Cycling Jacket (Copy)

Individual Project
RISD Wintersession 2019

• Size 8

• Ripstop Nylon, High Tech Fabric, Waterproof Zippers

This jacket is an all-purpose cycling accessory that brings comfort, style, and protection to daily commutes, weekend tours, and any other ride. With wind and waterproof fabric and zippers, this outer layer keeps a rider warm and dry no matter the weather. It’s light enough to wear almost any day of the year and fits perfectly under a thicker coat for colder days.

This jacket was developed to provide an excellent experience no matter the use. Normal jackets pinch and pull when worn in a riding position, while cycling jackets are fitted to only be worn in a riding position - either coat style limits the wearer’s flexibility and comfort when used as a multi-function jacket. This jacket is designed to solve these issues. The direction of stretch of the fabric is aligned to give in the right places and there is just enough extra room built in that it provides a comfortable and natural look both on and off the bike.

Below are some of my material tests and experiments. Each element was carefully considered to produce the most durable, comfortable, and practical cycling jacket. The expandable elbow was not integrated into this version of the jacket but with further development could play an integral part in future iterations.

Experimental design for expandable elbow patches.

Pattern pinned together for initial fit and alignment testing.

Lining and batting assembled. Inside out in this photo to better assess the final product.

Final jacket completed and work to test fit and function.