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Giordana Heavyweight Knitted Long Sleeve Base Layer


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Giordana   |   SKU: GICW22-LSJY-HEBL-BLCK01  |   Option: BLACK, XS/S

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Giordana Heavyweight Knitted Long Sleeve Base Layer Info

The Giordana Heavyweight Knitted Long Sleeve Base Layer is a winter base layer that Giordana describes as high performance warmth for the coldest rides of the year. It is meant for training or racing in wintry conditions and comes in black.

The fabric is made from Dryarn, a high-performance fiber that Giordana describes as lightweight, insulating and breathable. It is engineered to trap air and hold warmth without losing quick-drying, fast-wicking behavior, so sweat should not stay with you once you ease off. The composition is 95% polyamide and 5% elastane.

The knit itself uses a varied density construction. Because it is knitted in a tube, it conforms to the body like a second skin, and Giordana designed it to fit close so the fabric can help regulate body temperature. During high-tempo efforts, the varied density areas work to move moisture away from the skin where it can evaporate, which is meant to keep you dry and comfortable. Light elastic at the cuffs and waist holds the layer in place. It is made in Italy.

Sizing

Sizes are unisex and come in pairs: XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL and 3XL/4XL. The tubular knit has a lot of stretch. Giordana suggests that if you are between sizes, you might size down one size from your usual jersey size, for men and for women alike. For reference, Giordana lists a 6'2", 175 lb model wearing M/L and a 5'9" model with a 26" waist and 36" hips wearing XS/S. Care is simple: hang or lay flat to dry, and do not tumble dry.

The RA Perspective

A base layer does the least glamorous job in a winter kit, and it is the one that decides whether a three-hour ride is comfortable. This Giordana layer is the heavyweight option, made from Dryarn fiber and knitted in a varied density pattern. The idea is warmth where you need it and moisture moving away from the skin when the pace picks up.

We would reach for it on the coldest days, under a thermal jersey or a jacket, when the temperature is low enough that a standard lightweight layer leaves you shivering on descents. The tubular construction means there are no heavy side seams to press on you under a bib strap, and the light elastic at the cuffs and waist keeps it in place.

The sizing is the thing to watch. It is cut unisex and has a lot of stretch, and Giordana suggests sizing down from your usual jersey size if you are between sizes. That is useful advice, because a base layer works best when it is snug against the skin, and a loose one defeats the purpose. The paired size ranges, such as M/L, also mean you have fewer options than a standard S, M, L run, so check the model details before ordering.

The other tradeoff is warmth. A heavyweight layer can run hot on a mild day or on a hard climb, so it is not a three-season piece. Keep it for deep winter, and use a lighter layer in the shoulder seasons.

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