Santini’s history is full of word firsts – these are important steps that consistently reinforce our dedication to creating the finest clothing possible, all of it handmade in Italy:
1965 – 1984
1965
The revolutionary decision to specialise in cycling clothing production
1976
The introduction of Lycra fabric in bib-shorts, which had hitherto been made with black-coloured wool
1976
The introduction of antibacterial synthetic fabric chamois
1977
The introduction of ‘silk’ Polyamide jersey fabrics to boost aerodynamic efficiency
1979
Coloured Lycra bib-short production begins
1982
Windproof nylon fabric is introduced on wool jerseys to offer wind protection
1984
Sublimatic printing process is invented
1988 – 2003
1988
Santini become suppliers of the official UCI World Champion and World Cup leader’s jersey
1988
Highly breathable and windproof Windstopper technology introduced into cycling clothing for the first time
1993
Santini begin our long-lasting relationship with the Giro d’Italia and the Maglia Rosa
1999
Digital printing introduced
1999/2000
Santini begin our longstanding relationship with the Australian National Cycling Team, developing the multiple-World Championship and Olympic gold medal-winning speedsuit
2003
The innovative Twist Gel silicon gel chamois is introduced
2004 – 2012
2004
Santini introduce carbon fabric and gel fluid heat-welded chamois technologies
2008
Windproof, waterproof, and breathable Epic nanotechnology fabric is introduced
2010
Santini design the first eco-friendly jersey made of recycled polyester
2011
Introduction of the Acquazero product range: an exclusive series of products featuring the Acquazero treatment by Sitip, which makes garments water- and stain-resistant without compromising the fabric’s comfort, elasticity and softness
2011
Launch of NAT, evolution of the Twist Gel chamois featuring a Thermoshock core – an exclusive with incredible shock-absorbing properties, a unique cooling effect and self-massaging embossed micro cyclinders to boost circulation
2012
Santini introduce the ‘strategic’ cut, producing the first ever jersey designed specifically for the tuck position
2013 – 2022
2013
Santini launch MIG3: the lightest gel chamois ever, featuring a multiple density shock-absorbing gel core
2014
Introduction of the Interactive kit: the most aerodynamic combination of jersey and bib-shorts ever! The aero fit of a skin-suit with the comfort of wearing two separate garments
2015
Introduction of the innovative C3 chamois: realized with Carving Technology process, which consists in digging two overlapped foam layers and with the addition of rooted gel to set new standards for comfort and performance.
2015
Peter Sagan wins the first of his 3 World Championships in Richmond wearing the innovative River body suit.
2016
The Maglia Rosa is realized with the innovative Bodyfit fabric, created for a perfect fit and ideal for raw cut finishes on the jersey.
2017
Launch of the Redux line: unprecedented aerodynamics. Jersey and shorts, body road and sleeveless triathlon and short sleeves, with attention to detail to maximize the aerodynamic effect.
2017
The partnership with La Vuelta begins.
2017
The collaboration with the Trek-Segafredo Team begins.
2018
The partnership with the Deutschland Tour begins.
2018
The partnership with the Tour de Suisse begins.
2018
The collaboration with the Italian-Japanese team Nippo Vini Fantini Europa Ovini begins.
2018
Introducing IMPACT shorts, with anti-abrasion inserts made with Dyneema fibers from Sitip and used by the Trek-Segafredo team at the Tour de France.
2018
Collaboration with the world champion Lizzie Deignan for the creation of the women’s line signed “Lizzie x Santini”.
2019
The partnership with IRONMAN Group, the world’s leading triathlon organization, begins. Santini becomes the official supplier of all technical apparel for Ironman events.
2020
Santini puts a focus on garment sustainability, producing for the Trek-Segafredo men’s and women’s team ECO jerseys woven entirely with yarns recycled from used or discarded materials in the environment and without the use of polluting chemicals to reduce the consumption of natural resources.
2021
A prestigious partnership with Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift begins. From 2022, the jerseys of all classification leaders wear the Santini name.
2022
Together with the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Santini sponsors iconic classics such as Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Fleche Wallone, Paris Tour and important stage races such as Paris-Nice and Criterium du Dauphiné. For these occasions Santini has created special collections to celebrate their values and importance.