Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

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blowfish

how breathable is the hi-viz gilet ? just received my order and it feels surprisingly plasticky

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Moserism in reply to @blowfish

never really had a problem with breathability - well actually I have, but only on days I really should have left it at home it was so warm, and then the zip sorts out that whole problem..
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Chris. in reply to @blowfish

This is the best cool-weather, insulated but breathable gilet:

http://www.assos.com/en/19/singleProduct.aspx?cat=6,19,28&prod=431

Available in red / blue / white / yellow for high-vis, or black.

In another league compared with the Rapha and Castelli vests (tried the Fawesome which had no rear pockets and the fit wasn't quite right, and the Rapha ones never appealed). Street price is £179, but wait until Wiggle have a discount offer, and it can be had for under £100.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/10/bikes-and-tech/clothesline/reviewed-eight-top-tier-vests-to-take-you-through-fall_306326/1

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/10/bikes-and-tech/clothesline/reviewed-eight-top-tier-vests-to-take-you-through-fall_306326/6