Presto
- Fabric:
HyperActive™
ShockWave™ Lycra
- Sizes: WS, WM, WL (see chart)
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Colours:
Supersize
Reviews
Cycling Plus (UK) - Jul 10
The Presto combines ShockWave Lycra and a mesh back to produce a comfortable sports bra that's both supportive and breathable. At around 18 pounds, it's great value too.
8/10 stars.
Fabric
HyperActive™
A lightweight summer fabric from Italy packed with technology to keep you cool and dry as. The bi-component knit backs a sharp-looking polyester outer with a smooth layer of next-generation polypropylene microfibre against your skin. The polypropylene yarn absorbs almost no moisture, driving sweat away from your body. It even performs its magic in the wet under a rain jacket. The fabric dries at the speed of light - great when reduced to hand washing on tour.
- Composition: 77% polyester; 23% polypropylene.
ShockWave™ Lycra
4-way stretch nylon with a non-shiny finish. it's soft against your skin, yet is incredibly tough and dries quickly. Blended with 16% lycra to deliver body-hugging performance and durability.
- Composition: 84% nylon; 16% lycra.
Sizing
Check out the chart to suss out where you fit. This is a guide only - if you fall in-between sizes, the right size for you will depend on your body shape and how loose or tight you like to wear your clothes. It's no hassle to swap it, if your first choice is not the best fit.
| Women | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| WS (8-10) |
WM (12) |
WL (14) |
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Bust |
88 - 92 cm |
93 - 97 cm |
98 - 102 cm |
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Waist |
63 - 69 cm |
70 - 76 cm |
77 - 83 cm |
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Hips |
89 - 95 cm |
96 - 102 cm |
103 - 109 cm |
Unisex vs Women's Sizes
If you're struggling to find that certain something in the Outskirts™ women's range, then check out Ground Effect's standard range of unisex gear. As unisex items tend to be larger than our women's designs selected products are also available in XS (approximately women's small) to provide a more complete range.
Wear under your favourite top or fly solo in search of the penultimate tan. 4-way stretch nylon lycra provides secure support while HyperActive lining removes perspiration.
> HyperActive lining wicks perspiration away from your skin.
> 4-way stretch nylon lycra front panel delivers support.
> Wide elastic and Lycra binding for increased comfort and stability at speed.
> Cut-away back lets you move and keeps you cool.
> Made by us in New Zealand.
Tell me more about the Presto?
> The Presto is designed as a super comfy sports bra, so no hard seams or restrictive bits. It moulds to the body fitting nice and snug below the bust and high enough at the front to remain decent for when you unzip your top or decide to wear it alone. The back is a textured lycra for support and breathability, while the Hyperactive lining manages the perspiration. It has flatseam construction - great for layering and wearing a pack without feeling the seams rub.
Washing Instructions?
> Intercool and HyperActive tops enjoy a warm machine wash. Try to avoid cold-water detergents and those with bleach. The cold-water varieties have little enzymes that are super-charged to brave the cold but can damage technical fabrics and cause skin irritation. And bleach rots natural fibres like cotton, strips the dye and may also cause irritation. As a rule of thumb, product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like Ecover, Ecostore, Earthwise or Aware.
> Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
> Intercool and HyperActive tops will be almost dry out after the spin cycle of your washing machine so using a dryer is unnecessary - if you must then choose a warm (not hot) cycle.