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Rapha & ByBorre Weave 20th Anniversary Merino Vest for On- or Off-The-Bike

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Rapha’s new ByBorre vest leverages the Dutch company’s advanced textile knitting & weaving technology to create an on- or off-the-bike garment literally infused with the Rapha ethos to celebrate the British cycling clothing company’s 20th anniversary. Knitted by robots, the Rapha + ByBorre vest combines a mix of natural merino and recycled synthetic fibers with Rapha’s founding principle actually woven into the fabric itself…

Rapha + ByBorre 20th anniversary knitted vest

Rapha + Byborre 20th anniversary knitted vest for cyclists, why is there a bike in here?
(Photos by Tomek Dersu Aaron/Rapha)

“The ultimate performance and style with no compromise on either.”

– Simon Mottram on founding Rapha in 2004
Rapha + Byborre 20th anniversary knitted vest for cyclists

The most technical addition to the Rapha20 line-up so far, this knitted vest is the latest collaboration between innovative Amsterdam-based textile maker ByBorre and Rapha, since their 2019 Pro Team Transfer collection. The fabric tech is much the same, using advanced industrial circular knitting machinery in an unconventional way to create 3-dimensional fabrics that combine a mix of natural and synthetic fibers into unique patterns. The dark grey vest has the Mottram quote woven in, while the light gray gets oversized Rapha script logos.

Rapha + Byborre 20th anniversary knitted vest for cyclists, out of the loom

“Our collaboration with Rapha goes way back, and I’m excited that we were able to come together again to create something truly innovative. Through our digital platform, Rapha had access to our transparent textile supply chain, allowing them to create custom textiles that align with their vision while making conscious decisions throughout the design process.”

– Borre Akkersdijk, ByBorre founder
Rapha + Byborre 20th anniversary knitted vest for cyclists, industrial knitting machine

Vest pricing, details & availability

Rapha + Byborre 20th anniversary knitted vest for cyclists, kint detail

The £200 / $260 / 230€ Rapha + ByBorre 20th anniversary vest is made of a 25% merino / 58% recycled polyester / 17% recycled nylon blend. It comes in a wide 6 unisex size range (XS-XXL) with a roomy regular fit designed for off-the-bike wear, but ready to ride, as well.

Pick from two colors – light or dark gray – with underlying pink accents and a bright hi-viz pink lining. It features a 2-way zip, a small zip chest pocket, and 2 snap-closure slash pockets.

Rapha + Byborre 20th anniversary knitted vest for cyclists, loom

It is available now in person at the Rapha20 Past Forward exhibition at the Truman Brewery in London, in select Rapha Clubhouses worldwide, and direct from their online shop.

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