Tom Pidcock, Q36.5 clothing

The sporty innovation of the Q36.5, a story worth telling

29.11.2025
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Q36.5 is internationally recognized as one of the most innovative brands in technical cycling apparel. A pioneer in the introduction of woven fabrics in technical clothing, Q36.5 is today a leader in research and development in the field of thermoregulation, which the Bolzano-based brand considers the new frontier of performance benefits in elite cycling, as well as the health and comfort of every cyclist. The brand's name itself reflects this mission: Q as in “quaerere” in Latin, meaning “search”, and 36.5, the ideal temperature in °C of a healthy body.

Q36.5 Doctor Thermal Light Mediterranean, textile engineering
Q36.5, a company from Bolzano, represents one of the excellences of Made in Italy
Q36.5 Doctor Thermal Light Mediterranean, textile engineering
Q36.5, a company from Bolzano, represents one of the excellences of Made in Italy

An award for excellence

Today Q36.5 receives recognition for its excellence in the sports sector and its ability to combine innovation, sustainability, and Made in Italy tradition. Q36.5 was recently included in the report “100 Italian Stories of Sport” and in the volume that followedThis is the story of one hundred Italian companies that represent Made in Italy excellence, innovation, and sustainability in the period 2017-2022.

The report was created on the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Symbola Foundation, and Confartigianato Imprese, with the support of Deloitte as a knowledge partner.

The volume and the report were presented at a meeting held on October 29th in Rome at the headquarters of Confartigianato, which saw the participation of several institutional representatives and some of the sports companies involved. Q36.5 was identified as one of the most promising companies, capable of transforming the Italian sports industry.

Tom Pidcock with Luigi Bergamo, CEO of Q36.5
Tom Pidcock with Luigi Bergamo, CEO of Q36.5

Sport as a driver of social development

The book "100 Italian Sports Stories," published by Silvana Editoriale, not only showcases the excellence of Italian sports companies, but also highlights the crucial role of sport as a driver of social, economic, and cultural development. The collection of case histories highlights how Italian companies are combining tradition, innovation and sustainability, improving sports performance and creating high quality products.

Italy as a point of reference

Italy has always been a leader in the world sports scene, thanks to its extraordinary sporting variety and its ability to combine artisan tradition and advanced technology, and Q36.5 perfectly embodies this spirit. The company continuously invests in research and development, creating products that integrate exclusive and innovative materials, scientifically tested to ensure superior performance, and manages the entire production process in Italy, remaining firmly tied to its territory and the Italian artisan tradition.

Q36.5 Foul Weather, the collection born thanks to the pros
For Q36.5, sport is a driver of social development capable of uniting tradition, innovation and sustainability
Q36.5 Foul Weather, the collection born thanks to the pros
For Q36.5, sport is a driver of social development capable of uniting tradition, innovation and sustainability

The CEO speaks

We conclude with the thoughts of Luigi Bergamo, CEO and Head of Research and Development of Q36.5, who co-founded the brand in 2013 with Sabrina Emmasi.

«Being included among the one hundred growing Italian companies is a source of great pride for us. Every day we work to combine scientific research, innovation and design to offer cyclists the best products.This recognition encourages us to continue on this path, and we are pleased to think that in this way we are contributing to the success of Made in Italy around the world."

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