Item 2018.206 - Team GB Olympic Issued White Adidas Cycling Top

White short sleeve cycling top provided for Team GB as part of the Rio Olympics in 2016. It is part of a range designed by Stella McCartney for Adidas. The front body of the top features a specifically designed coat of arms by the College of Arms, which provided the basis for the iconography across the entire Olympics and Paralympics range. Alongside the coat of arms, the garment features the red, blue and white colours of the Union Flag: 'The inspiration behind the design was this idea of contrasting British tradition with a modern attitude.' It has a front white zip closure that runs down the centre of the coat of arms with a black plastic branded zipper. The main body is made of a polyester mesh, with the front yoke, back yoke and top panel of the sleeves made of a polyester/elastane mix. The sleeves have a contrasting narrow red trim and the neck has a bright blue textured trim. The navy elasticated hem is finished with silicon dots for gripping. The lower back features a Union Jack printed cycling pocket with three compartments.
The Team GB logo is printed on the left breast with the adidas logo printed on the right. It has a Union Jack flag on the left arm.

Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: Italy