Darien TLTec Wind Blocker Fleece Liner

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Far better than 'afterthought' jacket liners. More durable, comfortable, functional and versatile.

Their reversible design includes seven purposeful pockets in a black Supernyl fabric shell, including dual hand-warmer pockets, a side entry drop-in ergonomic left side chest pocket, a top opening chest pocket on the right side, two large zippered compartments behind each hand warmer pocket and a large zippered pocket across the lower back that the entire jacket to self-stores neatly within for packing and travel. Inside-out when packed, with integrated webbing loops so it may be safely attached to your bike, or worn on a belt like a fanny pack. Also works well as a sleeping or reading pillow when camping.

The wearable-both-ways liner also features underarm zips which perfectly match those on Darien jackets to provide superior venting adjustability and more comfort across a wider temperature range. You'll also appreciate the handlebar-friendly longer sleeve lengths, a just-right collar height and the comfortable stretch knit wrists and waist.

Because they are reversible this liner may be worn fleece-on-the-inside for great air-trapping warmth, or reversed to help it slip on or off faster within a Darien (or any other) outer jacket.

The grey TLTec Wind Pro model features a thick, dense 200 wt. wind resistant “super fleece” which is extremely breathable yet provides 4x better insulation and more draft resistance than common department store fleeces.

The blue TLTec Wind Blocker version is made with a slightly thinner and even more highly windproof 100 wt. fleece that offers 2X faster moisture wicking than other windproof fleeces, while retaining good breathability for all day comfort. It's also marginally more compact-to-pack. Because of its slightly more wind-blocking TL Tec, it also offers a bit higher insulation level (as measured in lab testing) than the noticeably thicker Wind Pro model.

Wear either as a cold weather comfort layer inside a Darien Jacket, or alone as a casual/off-bike jacket. Wherever you are going, both eliminate some of the weight and bulk of traditional liners, and both are equally long-use durable. They both feature a durable water repellent (DWR) finish to keep you drier and more comfortable thru the wettest conditions.

Either version will wear a good deal warmer than you'd expect on cool mornings, and both compliment a Darien jacket perfectly. With all new Darien jacket construction an optional zip-in liner zipper (#375) is available at no charge, but most wearers prefer to simply wear these together, without this complication. It's faster and easier. Machine washable. Sizes 36-54.

...Last, but among the best, is the Darien liner. It is removable and becomes a very nice free-standing insulating jacket when separated from the Darien jacket. Nylon on one side and fleece on the other, it's a good looking casual windbreaker away from the bike. One of its seven pockets doubles as a stuff sack, including belt loops so you can carry it like a fanny pack. The liner is a highlight of the Darien suit, in my opinion: comfortable, practical, good-looking, and compact.

- Thomas Day, Darien suit evaluation, Geezer with a Grudge blog, Friday, February 27, 2009
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TLTec Fleece 101

TLTEC Fleece 101

WIND BLOCKER / TLTec 100 (Blue, Forest Green, Cayenne): A warm, soft, and comfortable all-purpose two-sided fleece that features a thinner micro velour outer face with a moisture wicking mesh back side. It is slightly thinner than the others, but it blocks most of the wind, and offers 2X faster moisture wicking than other windproof fleeces. Its hidden stretchy membrane offers notable breathability for all day comfort. The thinnest, most packable of these three, it also wins a silver medal for warmth.

WIND PRO / TLTec 200 (Grey): A new, denser, “super fleece” that is extremely breathable yet provides 4x better insulation and draft resistance than traditional fleece, with increased durability. This medium thickness two-sided grey heather fleece features a soft, smooth midweight low velour face outside, and an even softer, fuzzier velour back side. It provides the thickest, bulkiest insulation and is the most breathable of the three.

SOFT SHELL / TLTec 300 (Titanium): This beefy fleece blocks 98% of the wind, and offers faster moisture wicking and improved breathability. Outside is a tight, smooth, mat-finished face and there’s a warm, cozy high loft fleece inside. The Soft Shell is excellent for off-bike wear because of its luxurious lofty inside, and wears amazing as a mid-layer because your riding gear slides so easily against the smooth outer surface as you move. It’s in the middle as far as packing small goes. Our warmest/most advanced fleece.

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Kanetsu Electric Vest and Liner, Fleece Jacket & Fleece Pants sizing.

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Kanetsu Vest/Fleece Jacket Fleece Pants Kanetsu Liner
Size Chest In. Height Ft/In Weight lbs Waist In. Inseam In. Chest Cm. Height Cm. Weight kg Waist Cm. Inseam Cm.
S S 36 34 5'3" 105-125 28 26.5 86 160 48-57 71 67
5'6" 28 168 71
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36 5'4" 120-140 30 27.5 91 162 54-63 76 70
5'7" 29 170 74
5'9" 30 175 76
M M 38 38 5'5" 130-150 32 28.5 96 165 59-68 81 72
5'8" 30 173 76
5'10" 31 178 79
40 40 5'6" 140-180 34 29.5 102 168 63-82 86 75
5'9" 31 175 79
6' 32 183 81
L L 42 42 5'7" 150-190 36 30.5 107 170 68-86 91 77
5'10" 32 178 81
6'1" 33 185 84
44 44 5'8" 165-200 38 31.5 112 173 75-91 96 80
5'11" 33 180 84
XL XL 6'2" 34 188 86
46 46 5'9" 175-220 40 32.5 117 175 79-100 102 82
6' 34 183 86
6'3" 35 190 89
48 48 5'10" 190-245 42 33.5 122 178 86-111 107 85
XXL XXL 6'1" 35 185 89
6'4" 36 193 91
50 50 5'11" 205-205 44 34.5 127 180 93-113 114 88
6'2" 36 188 91
6'4" 37 193 94
52 52 6' 220-260 46 35.5 132 183 100-118 119 90
6'3" 37 190 94
6'5" 38 195 96

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