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Flare

12 reviews
Colour
Silver
Treetop
Bluesteel
Size

Repel solar flares on exposed all-day missions into the backcountry. Extra long sleeves and sun-hood block UV rays without the need for chemical sunblock, while the relaxed fit and lightweight UPF 50+ HyperActive™ fabric help you to keep your cool.

+Features
  • UPF 50+ HyperActive™ fabric.
  • Full arm and wrist coverage with extra long sleeves that overlap your gloves.
  • Simple cowl collar.
  • All day neck protection with a 3-panel sun-hood that easily fits over or under your helmet.
  • Hazard!™ reflective label out back.
  • Weight: 180 gm.
  • Designed & made by us in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
+Tech

+HyperActive™
A lightweight summer fabric 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 nano-charcoal polyester against your skin. Nano-charcoal disperses sweat to accelerate evaporation and is naturally anti-microbial to fight nasty smells. The fabric dries at the speed of light - great when reduced to hand washing on tour - and even performs its quick-drying magic in the wet under a rain jacket.
  • Composition: 75% polyester; 25% nano-charcoal polyester.
  • Weight: 139 gsm.
+UPF 50
HyperActive's UPF 50+ rating extends your no-burn time by 50 times over bare skin. Designs with a stand-up collar and long sleeves maximise protection from the sun's UV rays. Yank 'em up if it gets too stifling.

+More than Kiwi Made
Ground Effect clothing is crafted right here in Aotearoa | New Zealand. Has been ever since we started back in 1994. Manufacturing locally works for us. We operate a quick-response system - holding minimal stock of any one item, but churning out a few more quick-smart when the pile gets low. The upshot is that we are seldom caught with our shelves empty, so orders get despatched the same day you place them.

+Compare
  Tip Top Flying Nun Lozenge Flare
Pockets Three at rear
Three at rear
One at hip None
Front Zip 3/4 full length None None
Fabric HyperActive™ Lightwave™
Merino
Lightwave™
Merino
HyperActive™
Fit
Sizes 8 - 18
10 - 18
10 - 16 10 - 18
+Washing

  • All Ground Effect clothing enjoys a warm 40ºC machine wash.
    • As a rule of thumb, a laundry product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like  Ecostore,Earthwise orAware.
    • Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
    • Avoid cold-water detergents and those with bleach, 'oxygen whitener' or fabric softener.
      • The cold-water varieties have little enzymes that are super-charged to brave the cold but can damage technical fabrics and cause skin irritation.
      • Bleach rots natural fibres like merino, strips the dye, attacks laminates of waterproof fabrics and can also cause skin irritation.
      • Sodium Percarbonate (the main ingredient in oxygen whitener) can make colours run.
      • Fabric softener and wool wash destroy the water repellent finish on waterproof fabrics, and can also cause colours to run.
    • Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast, so hanging on the line or draped over the bedpost is generally the best option.
      • High heat can damage some fabrics so if you do take your threads for a spin in the dryer, set the device on 'medium' or 'warm' rather than hot.
      • A dryer is recommended for your rain jacket or pants, as it helps recharge the water repellant treatment on the outside of the fabric.

    + Shipping
    • Items are generally packed and sent the same day your order is received.
    • Costs $9 by overnight courier within New Zealand.
    • NZ$12 by tracked airmail to Australia.
    • Around NZ$15-25 by tracked airmail to destinations elsewhere in the world - calculated in our shipping cart as you check out.
      • More shipping and tax details in our FAQ.
      Customer Reviews
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        CM
        23/09/2024
        Chris M.
        Australia

        Keeping cool

        Great comfortable top for wearing on warmer days. Highly recommended

        A Ground Effect Customer
        JH
        06/05/2024
        Jill H.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        So nice, I may buy another!

        Lovely top. This fabric is great. I have another top from GE in it and I poured an entire cup of coffee down the front in the car, thought I'd ruined it, but every bit washed out very easily leaving no stain whatsoever! This is a super comfortable, practical, flattering top which is great both on the bike and off it.

        MB
        27/03/2024
        Monique B.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Forest Green Flare

        I love this for riding and tramping. Hood is actually really good to keep the sun off - used it up the Maungatapu track and it was great to have a break from the rays. I got a size too big to make it a bit more airy. Would be nice if there was a slightly lighter colour that wasn't white! Thanks Ground effect for another quality product.

        PM
        08/03/2024
        Paula M.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Flare review

        Absolutely love the colour, style and fabric thank you. I do miss having a pocket for my phone though.

        MD
        03/03/2024
        Madeleine d.
        Australia Australia

        Wish there was more size 8 groundeffect clothing

        I bought this in a size 10 as there were no size 8s available. I love the sunprotection factor of this top. I have sewing and overlocking equipment and was able to bring it down a size including at the waist to give a better fitting womens look. Please bring back the smaller womens sized clothing Groundeffect.

        06/03/2024

        Ground Effect

        Hi Madeleine, thanks for your feedback. I have passed your comments on to the design team to mull over. Pedal on, Ernie