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The Cyclist Raincoat

Running for seven more days on Kickstarter, we were tipped by our friend Jon Woodroof on this exciting project by newly founded Amsterdam-based label senscommon, which is looking to reach its goal in finding the funds to introduce their innovative Cyclist Raincoat to the world. The both aesthetic and pragmatic coat is breathable, lightweight and was designed with a split hem that can be attached to the legs — making it ideal for cycling. The beautiful piece of elegant design is the result of four years of observing and experimenting within different concepts of a raincoat suited for cycling by the apparel designer Laura Silinska. Shortlisted in the Muji Design Awards in 2014, the coat is now fully developed and ready to be marketed under the label senscommon, supported by tokyobike and BOOKMAN.

The Cyclist Raincoat was created inspired by high performance, produced in a technical fabric developed specifically for the project — a matte black melange of nylon and polyester backed with a waxed and airbrushed waterproof yet breathable coating. The coat’s most innovative feature, which we really appreciate, is the fastening system of the hem, which makes the raincoat truly compatible with cycling on any type of bike. Snapping the push buttons around the legs on the hem of the coat enables the wearer to move safely while staying dry from head to knees.

Silinska and her team succeed in marrying both function and aesthetic, without compromising either, making this one of the most elegant raincoats fit for cycling that’s on the market (soon!).

An everyday essential, determined to be the minimalist tech-wear item in your wardrobe. Using state-of-the-art technology melded with a simple utilitarian design, the unisex Cyclist Raincoat is intuitive in use on and off any two-wheeler, protecting against all elements in all seasons.

The Cyclist Raincoat is priced from €130 to €190 on Kickstarter, and will be available on the official senscommon webshop shortly after the campaign.

Photography by Sabrina Bongiovanni.

Make sure to follow all news on senscommon here.

Support the project on Kickstarter here