Comfort and lightness are the two essential aspects on which the brand focuses Biotex design quality sportswear. We turned to Enrica Baldi, Marketing Manager, to discover the Biotex intimate line, which will be used by Team Androni Giocattoli Sidermec.
What should you consider when choosing underwear?
The quality of the material is of primary importance to us, we try to offer the best that can be achieved.
What kind of material is used?
We use a material made of polypropylene and polyamide fibre.
What kind of benefits are gained from using these materials?
High comfort, they adapt seamlessly to the athlete's bodyWe also focus a lot on breathability.
Do you think underwear can affect performance?
Yes, this is why we offer the Bioflex line. These are garments with differentiated compression, which improves circulation and stimulates muscles to perform at their best during sports activity.
Can anything be done to encourage riders to wear undershirts during the summer?
It's a very subjective aspect, we tried to make the material as light as possible. Then it's up to the athlete. For example for Fausto Masnada (in the opening photo of 2019, in the Androni jersey), it is important to use the undershirt.
Continue your collaboration with Androni…
Yes, we have been working with them for ten years now. It's a quality exchange that we are happy to cultivate..
Biotex and Malucelli
To delve deeper into the matter we decided to hear also the opinion of a professional rider: Matteo Malucelli, who has been part of the Androni Giocattoli team since this year, and is a testimonial for the Biotex brand…
Matteo, how do you feel about wearing Biotex underwear?
We've been working together for a long time now, and I get along well with them.
What do you particularly appreciate about the material Biotex supplies you?
The lightness and breathability, the quality is excellent.
For races where there is bad weather or it is simply cold?
In those cases they are essential. You have to find the right balance, it is fundamental because pedaling helps you warm up, so a rider's need is not to cover himself too muchIn this Biotex is excellent.
Uphill?
Honestly uphill I like to let my body get some fresh air, it happens that I unbutton my shirt, when I can afford it. However, it doesn't cause me any problems, on the contrary.
And then there's the descent, here the base layer becomes important...
Yes, that's true, because anyway You sweat a lot when climbing uphill and it's important to have underwear that protects you., to avoid colds and ailments. For this reason, the material must be good.
Do you perceive the advantages of Bioflex products?
They are products especially useful for recoveryBy compressing the muscles a little, circulation is stimulated and this to recover quickly is a big plus.
What are the ideal temperatures for wearing Biotex underwear?
They can always be worn, because it is not possible to expect a product for every weather condition. Personally, however, I believe that in the mid-seasons they give their best. And it's not always easy.
