The Santini Lieve base layer is tailored for women, made from Avatar mesh to create extreme lightness so you won’t even feel it on those long hot rides.
Comfort is always Santini's priority therefore a snug fit underneath your bib-shorts is assured with this elongated cut. This base layer is engineered to withstand heavy use and tailored perfectly to avoid a bulky feel.
Santini Size Guide
As an Italian brand, Santini make beautiful clothes but some people can find they err on the small side.
The fit does vary somewhat between products, with some more snug than others - if in doubt, go for the bigger of two sizes. If you are still unsure, feel free to contact us.
Tops & Bottoms
Although the sizes are the same for all Santini tops, they offer 3 different fits. Each jersey will be true to one of these. They are:
- Race - for true race fit, both jerseys and shorts will be compression and deliberately very tight and aerodynamic;
- Slim - this is a compromise fit, offering good technical riding detail, high end materials and a cut that is snug without being as fitted as 'Race';
- Classic - a more relaxed fit for riders who are more concerned with adding to their comfort than actually winning the race! No reduction in technical quality, however.
Scroll to the bottom of this guide for a visual illustration of these fits.
| VeloVixen Size | Waist | Hips | Chest | Inseam* | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 60-64cm / 23.5-25" | 84-88cm / 33-34.5" | 78-82cm / 30.5-32" | 16cm / 6.5" | 160-163cm / 5ft 3" - 5ft 4" |
| Small | 64-68cm / 25-26.5" | 88-92cm / 34.5-36" | 82-86cm / 32.5-34" | 17cm / 6.5" | 164-170cm / 5ft 4" - 5ft 7" |
| Medium | 68-72cm / 26.5-28.5" | 92-96cm / 36-37.5" | 86-90cm / 34-35.5" | 18cm / 7" | 166-172cm / 5ft 5" - 5ft 7" |
| Large | 72-76cm / 28.5-30" | 96-100cm / 37.5-39.5" | 90-94cm / 35.5-37" | 19cm 7.5" | 168-174cm / 5ft 6" - 5ft 9" |
| X-Large | 76-80cm / 30-31.5" | 100-104cm / 39.5-41" | 94-100cm / 37-39.5" | 19.5cm / 8" | 169-175cm / 5ft 7" - 5ft 9" |
| XX-Large | 80-84cm / 31.5-33" | 104-108cm / 41-42.5" | 100-104cm / 39.5-41" | 20cm / 8" | 170-176cm / 5ft 7" - 5ft 10" |
* Inside leg relates to shorts
For a guide to fit, scroll down to imagery at the bottom of this guide
Socks
| VeloVixen Size | Santini Size | UK Size | Euro Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | XS-S | 4-6.5 |
36-39 |
| Medium | M-L | 7-9 |
40-43 |
| Large | XL-XXL | 10-12.5 | 44-47 |
Gloves
| VeloVixen Size | Santini Size | Hand Circumference* |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | XS | 16.5cm | 6.5" |
| Small | S | 17.5cm | 7" |
| Medium | M | 19.1cm | 7.5" |
| Large | L | 20.3cm | 8" |
| X-Large | XL | 21.6cm | 8.5" |
| XX-Large | XXL | 22.9cm | 9" |
* Measure comfortably around the knuckles of your hand
Caps
One size fits all.
Jersey & Shorts: 3 Santini Fits
All Santini products are designed and made in-house. Even the materials are made in Italy - because history and tradition are important.
Santini are a brand we’ve known for a long time. Italian to the core, we’d always been impressed by their attention to detail and quality of finish, but it was only in 2017 that we really started falling for their designs. And once we’d fallen, there was no looking back!
Pietro Santini founded Santini in 1965 after taking over a knitwear factory from his sisters. At first, Santini was an artisan factory making clothes for others. But, fuelled by his deep passion for cycling and racing, Pietro made the choice to design and manufacture Santini products exclusively in Italy.
They now manufacture more than 3000 items every day, and export about 75% of that production to other countries. But, as they explain, it’s not just numbers that motivate the team at Santini. It’s the passion for cycling that makes them so proud every time one of their supported athletes wins. And that trickles down to each one of their products.
Every piece of kit they make is developed from scratch by Santini's in-house team of dedicated designers. All of them have a deep-rooted passion for cycling, triathlon, and running and - because every aspect of design is crucial - they invest a disproportionate amount of time and money in materials research and development.
That ensures that specific user and riding conditions are the focus at Santini, which in turn guarantees that they make only the top quality products, and enables them to develop innovative products quickly and efficiently, in-house, in Italy.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2-3 working days, often sooner. Within the UK we use Royal Mail's Tracked service - you will receive a tracking code with your order once it is shipped.
Next Day Delivery (guaranteed by 12pm with Royal Mail) is available on some products when ordered before 1pm. This option will be shown next to the specific product when available.
If your particular size is not shown, feel free to contact us by email at contact@velovixen.com. Please note some deliveries may take longer if we need to order a product in.
For details on how to return products, click here.
Note for custom products: dispatch of pre-ordered, custom products will take place as soon as they arrive with us from the factory. They cannot be returned or exchanged.
Description
The Santini Lieve base layer is tailored for women, made from Avatar mesh to create extreme lightness so you won’t even feel it on those long hot rides.
Comfort is always Santini's priority therefore a snug fit underneath your bib-shorts is assured with this elongated cut. This base layer is engineered to withstand heavy use and tailored perfectly to avoid a bulky feel.
Tech Spec
Size Guide
Santini Size Guide
As an Italian brand, Santini make beautiful clothes but some people can find they err on the small side.
The fit does vary somewhat between products, with some more snug than others - if in doubt, go for the bigger of two sizes. If you are still unsure, feel free to contact us.
Tops & Bottoms
Although the sizes are the same for all Santini tops, they offer 3 different fits. Each jersey will be true to one of these. They are:
- Race - for true race fit, both jerseys and shorts will be compression and deliberately very tight and aerodynamic;
- Slim - this is a compromise fit, offering good technical riding detail, high end materials and a cut that is snug without being as fitted as 'Race';
- Classic - a more relaxed fit for riders who are more concerned with adding to their comfort than actually winning the race! No reduction in technical quality, however.
Scroll to the bottom of this guide for a visual illustration of these fits.
| VeloVixen Size | Waist | Hips | Chest | Inseam* | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 60-64cm / 23.5-25" | 84-88cm / 33-34.5" | 78-82cm / 30.5-32" | 16cm / 6.5" | 160-163cm / 5ft 3" - 5ft 4" |
| Small | 64-68cm / 25-26.5" | 88-92cm / 34.5-36" | 82-86cm / 32.5-34" | 17cm / 6.5" | 164-170cm / 5ft 4" - 5ft 7" |
| Medium | 68-72cm / 26.5-28.5" | 92-96cm / 36-37.5" | 86-90cm / 34-35.5" | 18cm / 7" | 166-172cm / 5ft 5" - 5ft 7" |
| Large | 72-76cm / 28.5-30" | 96-100cm / 37.5-39.5" | 90-94cm / 35.5-37" | 19cm 7.5" | 168-174cm / 5ft 6" - 5ft 9" |
| X-Large | 76-80cm / 30-31.5" | 100-104cm / 39.5-41" | 94-100cm / 37-39.5" | 19.5cm / 8" | 169-175cm / 5ft 7" - 5ft 9" |
| XX-Large | 80-84cm / 31.5-33" | 104-108cm / 41-42.5" | 100-104cm / 39.5-41" | 20cm / 8" | 170-176cm / 5ft 7" - 5ft 10" |
* Inside leg relates to shorts
For a guide to fit, scroll down to imagery at the bottom of this guide
Socks
| VeloVixen Size | Santini Size | UK Size | Euro Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | XS-S | 4-6.5 |
36-39 |
| Medium | M-L | 7-9 |
40-43 |
| Large | XL-XXL | 10-12.5 | 44-47 |
Gloves
| VeloVixen Size | Santini Size | Hand Circumference* |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | XS | 16.5cm | 6.5" |
| Small | S | 17.5cm | 7" |
| Medium | M | 19.1cm | 7.5" |
| Large | L | 20.3cm | 8" |
| X-Large | XL | 21.6cm | 8.5" |
| XX-Large | XXL | 22.9cm | 9" |
* Measure comfortably around the knuckles of your hand
Caps
One size fits all.
Jersey & Shorts: 3 Santini Fits
Who's Behind It
All Santini products are designed and made in-house. Even the materials are made in Italy - because history and tradition are important.
Santini are a brand we’ve known for a long time. Italian to the core, we’d always been impressed by their attention to detail and quality of finish, but it was only in 2017 that we really started falling for their designs. And once we’d fallen, there was no looking back!
Pietro Santini founded Santini in 1965 after taking over a knitwear factory from his sisters. At first, Santini was an artisan factory making clothes for others. But, fuelled by his deep passion for cycling and racing, Pietro made the choice to design and manufacture Santini products exclusively in Italy.
They now manufacture more than 3000 items every day, and export about 75% of that production to other countries. But, as they explain, it’s not just numbers that motivate the team at Santini. It’s the passion for cycling that makes them so proud every time one of their supported athletes wins. And that trickles down to each one of their products.
Every piece of kit they make is developed from scratch by Santini's in-house team of dedicated designers. All of them have a deep-rooted passion for cycling, triathlon, and running and - because every aspect of design is crucial - they invest a disproportionate amount of time and money in materials research and development.
That ensures that specific user and riding conditions are the focus at Santini, which in turn guarantees that they make only the top quality products, and enables them to develop innovative products quickly and efficiently, in-house, in Italy.
Delivery & Returns
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2-3 working days, often sooner. Within the UK we use Royal Mail's Tracked service - you will receive a tracking code with your order once it is shipped.
Next Day Delivery (guaranteed by 12pm with Royal Mail) is available on some products when ordered before 1pm. This option will be shown next to the specific product when available.
If your particular size is not shown, feel free to contact us by email at contact@velovixen.com. Please note some deliveries may take longer if we need to order a product in.
For details on how to return products, click here.
Note for custom products: dispatch of pre-ordered, custom products will take place as soon as they arrive with us from the factory. They cannot be returned or exchanged.