Understanding Pearl Izumi Clothing
Whether you’re looking for a jersey or a pair of Gloves, Pearl Izumi Has Something For Everyone
Masters of cycling clothing, nearly every serious rider has at least one piece of Pearl Izumi clothing in their wardrobe. Read on to learn about the different lines of Pearl Izumi clothing and the technologies that make them special.
Road & Gravel Gear:
Quest
The adventure begins here!
Relaxed
Value-oriented
Attack
Race-worthy road kit at a mid-tier price point.
Form Fit
Mid-range
Pro
Designed for the best possible performance.
Form Fit
High-end
Expedition
Gravel adventure meets modern tech.
Form Fit
Mid-range
Mountain Gear:
Canyon
Loose fitting casual MTB gear for offroad adventure.
Relaxed
Mid-range
Summit
MTB gear built to handle the most challenging rides.
Standard
Mid-range
Pearl Izumi Technologies
AmFIB
A winter favorite, AmFIB is perfect for cool riding mixed with wind and water. While AmFIB is water-resistant, it is not fully waterproof because the emphasis is on breathable insulation.
Weather: Cool and Wet
Purpose: Water/Wind Resistance
Fabric Type: Soft & Breathable
WXB
Designed for rain, WxB fabrics are mostly found in Pearl Izumi jackets and shoe covers. WxB utilizes a waterproof/breathable membrane along with taped seams for a watertight seal.
Weather: Rain
Purpose: Waterproof Rain Gear
Fabric Type: Harder Exterior
Barrier
Barrier garments provide a lightweight, water-resistant buffer that can block the wind and handle a little rain. They are also packable and breathable.
Weather: Cool and Wet
Purpose: Water/Wind Resistance
Fabric Type: Lightweight Breathable Shell
Transfer
Designed to move sweat away from the body, Transfer fabrics are great for cool-weather layering and hot-weather wicking. This tech is found mostly in base layers and riding accessories.
Weather: Warm or Cool Weather
Purpose: Moisture Transfer
Fabric Type: Soft Technical Fibers
Thermal
When the mercury dips, Pearl Izumi Thermal gear is the best. Perfect outer layers for moderate days, Thermal garments can also be used as mid layers for truly cold conditions.
Weather: Cool to Cold
Purpose: Heat Retention
Fabric Type: Soft, often fleece-lined
BioViz
BioViz combines fluorescent colors and strategically placed reflective materials to maximize road riding safety. BioViz elements can be found in many Pearl Izumi garments. If you have to choose one place to add reflectivity, shoe covers offer the best visibility because the pedaling motion makes them really stand out.
Purpose: Visibility
