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The idea is great - I am totally with you on that.
It's the implementation and the marketing as this as a waterproof/resistant layer which gets me - as the DWR can't function with another layer on top of it.
danb-
Recognising most racers need their team kit clearly visible, this softshell layer with a water-repellent (DWR) treatment can be worn under any jersey for fast rides in wet and changeable conditions.
http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/pro-team-softshell-base-layer/product/SHB01
amey
I like the idea of the softshell baselayer. If you race (which I do) there's nothing on the market for this. I hate wearing rain jackets and having to fuck about pulling them on and off, not to mention jobs worth commissaire's bitching about your race number not being visible (DQ you etc. etc. blah, blah) so a water proof and wind proof base I can wear under a team jersey for shitty weather races is a great innovation in my book.