Rapha launches new Rapha20 special edition gilet, crafted in collaboration with BYBORRE®

Designing for the future with conscious craftsmanship.

Rapha, creators of the world’s finest cycling clothing and accessories, presents its newest Rapha20 special edition, as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations. Designed in collaboration with Amsterdam based textile innovators BYBORRE, Rapha have crafted a contemporary gilet design with a two-way zip, side pockets and a chest pocket for life on and off the bike.

Constructed with BYBORRE’s innovative knitted textile, it uses a blend of recycled man-made fibres and merino wool. Knitted into the dark grey colourway is a quote from Rapha founder, Simon Mottram. It reads: “The ultimate performance and style with no compromise on either” an essential principle on which Rapha was founded, back in 2004.

BYBORRE has been reinventing how the textile industry looks since 2015. Their mission is to revolutionise the textile industry by pioneering responsible textile creation and production methods through digital innovation. They challenge conventions by exploring new creation processes that are less wasteful, less harmful and less rigid. With an open and inspiring approach to design and production, Rapha is pleased to introduce a second collaboration with the Amsterdam-based company, as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations.

Rapha was founded in 2004 to define new standards in cycling apparel. Innovation, quality and a deep love for the sport has made the brand a market leader in clothing design for cyclists. This accompanies a core purpose to inspire the world to live life by bike, whilst progressing the sport and its culture. Whether weaving through the city or adventuring across mountains – Rapha is there to move you on every ride, with style.

The collection is available to Rapha Cycling Club members from 17 September on rapha.cc and select Rapha Clubhouses (Amsterdam and London), and on general release from 18 September. The gilet will retail at £200 and be available in two colourways.

About BYBORRE®

BYBORRE’s mission is to revolutionise the textile industry by pioneering responsible textile creation and production methods through digital innovation. They challenge conventions by exploring new creation processes that are less wasteful, less harmful and less rigid. Looking to accelerate change within a behemoth industry blighted by old industrial practices and a lack of agility to evolve, BYBORRE are driven by creative freedom, material transparency and responsible production. Made of knit and digital specialists, the BYBORRE team collaborate to push the boundaries of textile creation, helping to build a more sustainable future for the industry. Distinctive aesthetics and a conscious textile creation platform makes BYBORRE a coveted collaborator in our 20th Anniversary celebrations.

About Rapha

Rapha exists to inspire people to live life by bike. We believe that cycling is a fundamental force for good in the world that helps people to live happier, healthier lives. Since 2004, we’ve equipped people to live life by bike by creating the finest technical clothing for all riders, from road racers to mountain bikers. Headquartered in London, we are based in key cycling cities around the world with a network of 20+ Clubhouses. Bringing together our latest products with all aspects of cycling culture through café spaces, events and regular rides, Clubhouses also act as a hub for the Rapha Cycling Club, our 23,000-strong global community of riders. We serve today’s riders but we support tomorrow’s too, with the Rapha Foundation whose grantees include a range of grassroots organisations around the world. And to ensure we protect the world for future generations to ride in, we are focused on reducing our impact through a series of targeted, tangible commitments published on rapha.cc.