This shirt is the pink Giro d'Italia retro cycling shirt from the brand Magliamo. This vintage cycling jersey is made of 100% pure Italian merino wool. The retro cycling shirt of the Giro d'Italia is of course completely in pink. The name of the pink newspaper La Gazetta dello Sport is on the left chest. Furthermore, this retro Flandria Velda Latina cycling shirt of course has a zipper up to the chest. On the back at the bottom of the cycling jersey the characteristic pockets. This cycling shirt is an ode to the golden age of cycling and to the craftsmanship of handmade cycling clothing from the past. The cycling jersey can be worn during sports, but is also absolutely suitable to wear as a unique casual garment. Ideal for the true cycling fan. For both men and women! During the Tour of Italy, the leader of the tour wears the pink cycling jersey. In 1931, the first pink jersey, called maglia rosa in Italian, was awarded. Learco Guerra is the first wearer of the pink jersey. The Giro d'Italia was founded by the Italian sports newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport and is still the most important sponsor. The Gazzetta has been printed in pink since 1899 and the leader of the Giro d'Italia is therefore allowed to wear the pink jersey. PLEASE NOTE: The Magliamo retro cycling jersey has a tailored fit and is therefore slightly smaller. If in doubt between two sizes, choose the larger size. Material: 100% Italian merino wool Washing instructions: Cleaning and maintaining the merino wool cycling jerseys of the Magliamo brand requires some extra attention compared to modern cycling jerseys and clothing: - Machine wash cold on a delicate cycle for wool.- Use a mild detergent.- Dry flat.- Do not bleach.- Do not tumble dry Magliamo - Rosa Giro d'Italia Cycling Jersey