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Review: Alé PRS Sfida Jacket

The Alé PRS Sfida jacket is a high quality, pro level, winter cycling jacket that combines sleek aesthetics and technical fabrics. Windproof and water repellent with a DWR (durable water repellent) fabric finish, the jacket is very well-constructed and tailored for maximum comfort.

With a temperature rating of 2°/12°C, the PRS Sfida provides more than enough insulation against cold temperatures and wind chill. The construction and design are based on Alé’s Body Mapping System, which uses differentiated panel positioning to create a garment that is a perfect fit and optimal protection in the cold. The special 3-layer eVent DVstretch fabric on the front provides the right balance of breathability, warmth, and wind protection.

The Alé PRS Sfida jacket retails for €166.99, but is on sale now at many online stores. Check out Alé’s website for more information.

Features

  • Body Mapping System
  • Silicone waist 
  • Thermal panel on the back of the neck
  • Reflective details
  • Three rear pockets
  • Raw-cut, anatomically shaped cuff
  • Waterproof zip
  • DWR – Durable Water Repellent
  • Fit: Racing
  • Material: Event 3L Square DWR, Soft Shell Thermal Wind, B-Tour DWR

Material

External: 86% polyester, 14% elastane
Internal: 94% polyester, 6% elastane
Membrane: 100% polyethylene
Back External: 87% polyester, 13% elastane
Back Side: Internal: 90% polyester, 10% elastane
Coating: 100% polyurethane
Pocket, Undersleeve, Internal Collar, Collar Insert: 84% polyester, 16% elastane
Wrist: 50% polyester, 33% polyamide, 17% elastane

The front is a 3-layer stretch fabric that’s breathable and sweat-wicking.
Deep back pockets and a silicone waist make it an ideal winter jacket.
Cuffs are raw-cut and anatomically shaped to give the best fit.
Two types of breathable textured fleece linings help regulate the temperature.
The interior lining on the back uses a lighter, more breathable fabric, to allow excess heat to escape.
The jacket arms also employ the breathable two-fabric system.
A high collar and YKK zipper keep out the cold.
DV Stretch technology gives the jacket its PRS (Pro Race Science) comfort and fit.

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