ION Bike | Shelter Outerwear

EXTEND YOUR DAY BY PACKING FOR THE UNCERTAINTY, GEAR UP IN STYLE FOR THE WEATHER AT HAND OR PREPARE TO EXPLORE WITH THE RIGHT KIT.

SHELTER BRINGS A UNIQUE RANGE OF BIKE-SPECIFIC OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT.

Built to withhold any element you throw at it. Go out, feel sheltered and brave the elements. Show us where it brings you #BraveTheElements.

Lite

Be prepared or squared. Shelter LITE has your lightweight and packable outdoor bike jackets so you are always prepared for the afternoon chills or autumn morning damp. The Primaloft padded vest make sure you are covered for the early temperature drops. Take Shelter LITE to new places and #BraveTheElements.

Guard

Extend your season or simply never stop. Shelter GUARD is the rainproof outfit for anyone who explores trails or bikeparks in the wet conditions. Choose between a 2L softshell outfit with additional fleece backing for temperature and riding comfort, or the brand new packable Anorak for the uncertain weather conditions. The Primaloft padded jackets should be part of your quiver, when the wet conditions come with heavy temperature drops. Take the Shelter GUARD to new places and #BRAVEtheElements.

Explore

Never stop exploring. Shelter EXPLORE is the fully weatherproof 3L bike-specific outerwear that should be part of your prep kit. Comfortable and easily explore new trails in challenging environments. Lightweight, fully weather-proof & durable for any environment you throw at it. Take Shelter EXPLORE to new places and #BRAVEtheElements.

insulation

Bike specific insulation gear

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2 LAYERS

The membrane is directly bonded to the outer shell. On the inside, a sewn-in mesh fabric increases wearing comfort and protects the membrane from abrasion. Durable material and comfortable weather protection.

2.5 LAYERS

Instead of an inner layer, this technology uses a spray on coating on the inside to protect the membrane against wear and tear. Flexible & lightweight material.

3 LAYERS

The delicate membrane is laminated onto a robust inner layer that sandwiches the membrane between itself and the outer shell. Very durable, high level of weather protection, soft next-to-skin feeling.

2 LAYERS

2.5 LAYERS

Instead of an inner layer, this technology uses a spray on coating on the inside to protect the membrane against wear and tear. Flexible & lightweight material.

3 LAYERS

DWR Co coating

DWR C0 is the durable water repellent technology, applied to the whole Shelter Outerwear range. It’s totally fluorine free and fully sustainable with its’ vegetable base technology, the so called C0

CARBON COMPENSATED

All products are 100% CO2 compensated. We are offsetting our CO2 emissions caused by production and transport of our products, by supporting clean energy in Gujarat (India) and improving livelihoods trough afforestation in Huangping (China) – supported by ClimatePartner. The entire process is transparent and traceable thanks to the ClimatePartner label and certificate so we invite you to learn more about it.

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Highlights

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MTB Anorak Shelter 2.5L Unisex

Lightweight & water-repellent, sustainable materials

ion bike shelter outerwear fall winter 2024 2,4 layer pants

Pants Shelter Lite 2.5L Unisex

Flexible & water-repellent, reinforced areas

ion bike shelter 2023 fall winter insulation vest

MTB Vest Thermolite Hybrid Shelter Men

Insulating & versatile, sustainable materials

ion bike shelter 2023 fall winter 3l hybrid jacket

MTB Jacket Shelter 3L Hybrid Unisex

For unpredictable weather, sustainable materials

MTB Pants Shelter 3L Hybrid Unisex

For unpredictable weather, sustainable materials

ion shelter outerwear 2024 fall winter 2 layer jacket

Bike Jacket Shelter Lite 2.5L Unisex

Lightweight & water-repellent, sustainable materials

MTB Jacket Primaloft Shelter Men

Insulating & wind-resistant, sustainable materials

the right care

DWR

DWR stands for "durable water repellent". This is a Protective layer that repels water and dirt. The surface does not become saturated and does not appear wet - water beads off. This beading effect helps to optimally maintain the function of the membrane. The product retains its breathability and the athlete stays dry. A functional product must be regularly maintained and the DWR renewed to ensure top performance.

There are several options here. We chose C0 wherever possible - a PCF-free and environmentally friendly finish. There are, among others, C8 oand C6, which are superior to C0 in terms of performance, but have the disadvantage of not being biodegradable, C8 is particularly harmful to the environment and toxic.

For this reason, there has been an official requirement to reduce PFOA and PFOS (a subgroup of PFCs) in the EU since 2020, and since then these substances have been increasingly banned in many areas. This trend is also taking hold in the clothing industry.

However, the C0 finish is also highly suitable and weatherproof, and offers a comparable water-repellent effect to gear containing PFCs as well as high breathability. It must be refreshed more often, but you will be doing this for the love of the environment. We will tell you how to do this in a moment.

It is important to note that a jacket coated with C0 can sometimes absorb water, but it is still waterproof and offers full function, even though it looks wet.

Weather Protection

WASHING OUTDOOR CLOTHING — REALLY?

Please do!

Washing your outdoor clothes prolongs the life of your clothing with proper care. The protective layer (DWR) wears off over time and dirt and sweat can affect the breathability of your clothing.

So always keep it clean.

Longer jacket life - longer product life cycle - better for the environment

washing

STEP 1: CAN I PUT MY PRODUCT IN THE WASHING MACHINE?

You can find out exactly what to do by looking at the care label on your product. Here you will find all the important information about washing and drying. It is important not to use to high a spin setting. 800 to 1,000 revolutions per minute issufficient.

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STEP 2: CLOSE ZIPPERS, BUTTONS AND VELCRO FASTENERS

Close all buttons, Velcro and zippers. This prevents snagging and protects the products in the washing machine, helping them to retain their shape.

STEP 3: A LOT OF DIRT ?

For more stubborn dirt, simply include a pre-wash cycle in the program, or soak the product before washing.

This will dissolve the dirt particles and make them easier to remove. Simply put it in warm water with some detergent and let it soak. Half an hour should be long enough.

STEP 4: DETERGENT — WHAT SHOULD I USE?

What detergent should you use now? A standard household liquid detergent is sufficient. Powder should be avoided as its coarse structure may cause damage to the membrane. A maximum of one capful is enough, usually a little less. Do not use fabric softener. Sometimes manufacturers offer their own sports detergents, which you can use.

STEP 5: RINSE

To ensure that no residue remains on the product, it is best to start another rinse cycle to remove all residues and avoid leaving any unwanted layers that could otherwise clog the pores of the membrane and affect its function.

In order for your jacket to keep its protective layer, you still need to dry it properly.

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DRYING

If your DWR protective layer is still active, you can simply hang your product up to dry. Alternatively, you can dry your product on the gentle cycle of your dryer. This is even often beneficial for the function of the DWR, because it is activated by heat.

If you don't have a dryer at home, you can also iron the product from the inside on a low setting.

Attention! Be sure to put a cloth between the iron and the jacket! The heat reactivates the DWR function sustainably.

REFRESHING IMPREGNATION

If the function has already diminished somewhat, we would recommend adding a wet impregnation (Nikwax, for example) to the wash cycle and then drying or ironing the product as outlined above.

After that, water should bead off the product again as usual.

ion bike shelter outerwear 2023 care instructionns Water Repellent

Important note Softshell

water repellent ≠ waterproof

Important to know to avoid misunderstandings: Even with DWR, a softshell jacket is usually never completely waterproof. There is a distinction here between one-layer softshells (usually only windproof due to the tight weave construction — doubleweave), then two-layer softshells (here an outer material is bonded with an inner material — thus making it windproof) and three-layer softshells (here a membrane is also added to the outer and inner layers). All of these materials usually have a DWR, like hardshells, and so water also beads off them. However, the membrane actually prevents the ingress of moisture. This property only applies to three-layer softshells, but these generally do not have welded seams, so moisture may enter via the seams. So, softshells are windproof and water repellent, but not waterproof.

Shelter Collection

EXTEND YOUR DAY BY PACKING FOR THE UNCERTAINTY, GEAR UP IN STYLE FOR THE WEATHER AT HAND OR PREPARE TO EXPLORE WITH THE RIGHT KIT.

SHELTER BRINGS A UNIQUE RANGE OF BIKE-SPECIFIC OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT.

Lite

Guard

Explore

insulation

Layer Technology

DWR Co coating

CARBON COMPENSATED

Highlights

MTB Anorak Shelter 2.5L Unisex

Pants Shelter Lite 2.5L Unisex

MTB Vest Thermolite Hybrid Shelter Men

MTB Jacket Shelter 3L Hybrid Unisex

MTB Pants Shelter 3L Hybrid Unisex

Bike Jacket Shelter Lite 2.5L Unisex

MTB Jacket Primaloft Shelter Men

Pertex

Shelter Lite collection

Bike Vest Shelter Lite Unisex

MTB Jacket Shelter Lite Unisex

Pack light but dry with the 2.5-layer outfits

Ride through anything with the 2-layer softshell

2.5-layer

2,5-layer technology

selected features

selected features

10K/10K

Fully taped seams

Stow Pocket

2.5-layer range

Bike Jacket Shelter Lite 2.5L Unisex

Bike Pants Shelter Lite 2.5L Unisex

MTB Anorak Shelter 2.5L Unisex

Gravel Jacket Shelter Lite 2.5 Unisex

2-layer softshell

2-Layer Softshell technology

selected features

selected features

2L Softshell

Clear_Optics

Fleece backing

2L Softshell Collection

MTB Jacket Shelter 2L Softshell Men

MTB Pants Shelter 2L Softshell Men

MTB Jacket Shelter 2L Softshell Women

MTB Pants Shelter 2L Softshell Women

3-layer

3-layer hybrid

3-layer Technology

3-layer Hybrid Technology

selected features

selected features

hybrid console

Fully taped seams

Cordura inserts

Shelter Explore Collection

MTB Jacket Shelter 3L Hybrid Unisex

MTB Pants Shelter 3L Hybrid Unisex

MTB Pants Shelter 3L Unisex

MTB Jacket Shelter 3L Men

MTB Jacket Shelter 3L Women

Thermolite Ecomade T-Down

Shelter Insulation Thermolite

Primaloft

Shelter Insulation Primaloft

Highlights

MTB Vest Thermolite Hybrid Shelter Men

MTB Jacket Primaloft Shelter Men

MTB Jacket Shelter Hybrid Padded Unisex

the right care

DWR

What does DWR mean?

What kind of DWR do we use?

Weather Protection

WASHING OUTDOOR CLOTHING — REALLY?

washing

drying and refreshing impregnation

Important note Softshell