Triathlon is a sport where for some athletes every second does count. Like Penny Slater our Professional Triathlete. And for those performance-focused age group athletes amongst us who are, in fact, racing for the top rung and thus marginal gains from tweaking their bike position, disc wheels, the latest aero helmets and kit matters. So we made a suit that matters too.
A suit that contributes meaningfully to performance.
Introducing our new Verdante AERO FUSION flyfront triathlon suit.
The Verdante AERO FUSION is not as just another run of the mill suit. Verdante is a kit engineered with intention, precision and measurable results. Read on for the science behind Verdante.
Dominate every leg of your next race with a suit that’s engineered for speed, built for full race comfort, and proven to give you the edge when seconds count. This kit has been designed especially to enhance performance during the bike leg at the suit level by combining the best in fabric technology and comfort. Penny Slater wore this combination during her blistering 7th place at the recent IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France. The suit also tested superior to a number of competitor brands in the wind-tunnel.
Look, we'll be honest. You can get much greater aero gains by dialling in your bike position and running aero wheels and helmet. But aero gains attributable to your kit do count, and for PRO's and pointy end age-groupers, 1.5sec/km matters. So does comfort! You can be the most aero person out there, but if you can't hold that position comfortably for 180km it means nothing.
Enter your kit - you want it to be the perfect combo of aero AND comfort. Research suggests that the use of particular advanced suit textiles in the zones of highest resistance, such as the upper arms, can lead to notable reductions in aerodynamic drag (CdA), at even moderate sustained speeds like 30-35km/hr. The latest research using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods and wind-tunnel experiments suggests that by carefully selecting and placing a textured textile - such as our honeycomb woven mesh - on the sleeves, drag may be reduced by over 6% in real-world environmental conditions over other fabrics that contain horizontal or vertical groove lines that remain perpendicular or parallel to a perceived wind direction. Additionally, further research suggests that a suit built with textured fabrics on the arms had the lowest drag compared to suits with smoother textiles (see references).
With the zone of highest drag thus taken care of, that leaves the rest of the suit zones - front, back and sides to maximise thermal management. We've incorporated premium Italian textured textiles that are engineered to keep you comfortable, cool and dry. Research is still out on which textiles have the greatest impact on reducing drag on high cadence legs. Based on current data, we've run with a sleek and smooth seamless finish. Our all new French knit textile with an integrated silicon gripper ensures muscular support with an evenly firm compression throughout the duration of your race. Trust us when we say we're keeping a very close eye on this emerging data!
So if you are looking for a fast and comfy suit backed by the most recent aero tech data, at the best price, this is your new kit.
Specifications:
- Woven Honeycomb Mesh Sleeves: Engineered to reduce drag in real world environmental conditions, this 4D woven UPF 50+ textile boosts your aerodynamic profile, helping you slice through the air effortlessly.
- Back Panelling: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, our lightweight 135gsm buttery soft textured mesh on the back ensures excellent aero capacity, moisture management and breathability with a maximum UPF 50+ protection, keeping you cool, dry and sun-safe during those long race hours.
- Front and Side Panelling: Crafted from a 115gsm textured mesh that’s Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, the front and side panels are designed for superior moisture wicking and quick drying UPF 35+ sun protection.
- Technical French Knit Base Fabric: The base of this kit is constructed with our all new highly compressive technical French knit, TÜV SÜD certified free of hazardous and harmful substances. Max coverage 200gsm offers excellent wicking and breathability. Precision laser-cut openings with integrated silicone grippers provide a flexible and seamless, aerodynamic fit that stays in place without sacrificing comfort.
- All-in-One Performance: No need to change. This kit is designed for swim, bike and run making it race-day ready from start to finish.
Key Features:
- Max Sun Protection: UPF 50+ back panelling ensures you are protected where you need it the most
- Set-in Sleeves: Maximises aerodynamics by optimising airflow, seam placement ensures flexibility during the swim and run.
- Side Entry Back Pockets: Easy access to nutrition on the go, designed to reduce resistance
- Full-Length YKK Flip-Lock Front Zip: Customisable support and ventilation.
- Gender Specific EIT Triathlon Chamois: High density Italian foam guarantees optimum protection against chafing while the highly elastic fabric provides total freedom of movement, excellent fit with all-day quick dry comfort.
- Maximum UV Protection: UPF 50+ on the main panels and UPF 35+ on the side panels for max sun protection.
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Laser-Cut, Aero-Grip Leg Openings: Integrated silicone grippers for flexible and seamless, stay-put comfort.
- Oekotex 100 & Bluesign certified ensuring you race sustainably and importantly, toxin free.
Other:
- Seam placements maximise freedom of movement and comfort
- 9"/23cm inseam at M
- Standard stitching main areas, safety stitch chamois and inseam
If you prefer our full length front zip design which can offer more support around the waist area, it's easy. Or want to add logos? Just add a 'CUSTOMISE YOUR KIT' product for each customisation and specify what you're after in the notes box at checkout.
References:
Brownlie, L., Kyle, C., Carbo, J., Demarest, N., Harber, E., MacDonald, R., Nordstrom, M., 2009. Streamlining the time trial apparel of cyclists: the Nike swift spin project. Sports Technology 2, 53-60.
Brownlie, L., Ostafichuk, P., Tews, E., Muller, H., Briggs, E., Franks, K., 2010. The wind-averaged aerodynamic drag of competitive time trial cycling helmets. Procedia Engineering 2(2), 2419-2424.
Brownlie, L.W., Gartshore, I., Chapman, A., Banister, E.W., 1991. The aerodynamics of cycling apparel. Cycling Science. 44-50.
Hong S, Asai T. 2021. Aerodynamics of Cycling Skinsuits Focused on the Surface Shape of the Arms. Applied Sciences. 11(5): 2200.
Hsu, X. Y., Miau, J. J., Ku, T. H., Chen, J. J., Yuan, W. C., Lai, Y. H., … Chiu, C. W. (2021). A study of drag reduction with textile roughness on a cyclist model. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 113(6), 1206–1230.
van Druenen, T. (2024). Optimizing aerodynamic performance in cycling: Analyses of drafting strategies and skinsuit design through computational simulations and wind tunnel experiments. [Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e), Built Environment]. Eindhoven University of Technology.
