Fresh Goods Sunday - Assos Mille GT Clima Jacket Evo, Black Series

 

It has been many years since I bought a new lightweight, small packable showerproof jacket, or pertex as I call them. I come across this model from Assos when I was looking for other Assos items of clothes in the sale a good few months ago. It seemed to fit the bill so added it to my order. Yes its lightweight and packs down to a small size but does not have a stuff sack or folds up into one of its own pockets, not that it has any pockets! At first I thought the material was very bin bag like feeling and noisy but when in use it is way more comfortable than it looks. When the wind gets inside it is not that noisy compared to other jackets I have owned in the past. Yes its showerproof and defo windproof. Now this is where the biggest downside is, as I find it not very breathable and even after not much effort even on a cold day the sweat build up soaks my jersey underneath.  Its a bit like a boil in the bag jacket which is a shame as everything else is spot on, the zip is smooth and easy to use, the two holes on the back is spot on for getting access to your jersey pockets. It also washes and dries very quickly. The material is highly reflective in headlamps etc. The rrp is never worth the money in a million years but at £83 it is reasonable value. I will find one of my old stuff sacks so can put it into my handlebar bag or rear jersey pocket. The season is nearly over for it now as I am into full goretex jackets for the coming months. 

RRP £165 and I paid £83.57 from Sigma Sports inc 48 hour p&p - Discount 49%

Manufacturers blurb - 

A highly reflective outer layer that rides the line between rain shell and wind jacket, fighting back when the ride turns wet, windy, dark, and cold.

Whether used as an emergency jacket or back-pocket insurance plan, the MILLE GT Clima Jacket brings safety and protection to the forefront. To give it its reflective properties, we’ve constructed the jacket using a unique silver membrane made with microscopic spherical particles that reflect light, ensuring you “light up” when vehicles’ headlights make contact with you in low-light conditions.

• Silver Haze: Lightweight, packable 2L textile consisting of a thin mesh bonded to a hydrophilic membrane infused with highly reflective glass microbeads. Windproof, water-repellent fabric helps regulate body temperature in changing conditions.
• Glossy: This warp-knit windproof material is applied to the side panels to provide stretch and breathability.
• Dual-Layer Collar Construction: Ensures added protection, comfort, and freedom of movement in this vulnerable area.
• Full-Length Zipper: Temperature regulation courtesy of an ultralight full-length zipper with camlock.
• regularFit: Optimized for total comfort in the riding position, with a more relaxed cut than our second-skin racingFit.