ØWind is Spark's three-layer windproof fabric: it blocks the wind and keeps your body heat in, from head to legs. It is the fabric of the Stivy line, made for riding when it is cold and windy.
How it works: three layers, one barrier
- Outer layer: blocks the wind.
- Microfleece middle layer: holds the heat your body produces and spreads it.
- Stretch cotton inserts: let the skin breathe where the fabric presses most.
Why it matters on the bike
- The wind does not get through, not even on the motorway.
- It does not just insulate, it warms: the microfleece keeps your body heat in.
- Freedom of movement: flexible, it follows your riding position without pulling.
- Three seasons: spring, autumn, winter.
Spark garments in ØWind (Stivy line)
- Stivy windproof shirt
- Stivy windproof base layer pants
- Stivy windproof balaclava
- Stivy+ maxi windproof balaclava
Frequently asked questions about ØWind
Does ØWind replace a windproof jacket?
No: it is a base layer to wear under your jacket or suit. It stops the wind coming in at the neck, sleeves and joins, and keeps your body heat in.
Which season is it for?
Spring, autumn and winter: whenever wind is a problem on the bike, for example on the motorway or on early-morning rides.
Which Spark garments use ØWind?
The Stivy line: windproof shirt, windproof base layer pants, Stivy balaclava and the maxi Stivy+ balaclava that also covers neck, chest and shoulders.