DFYRS Jersey Guide
Flowteq™ or Plushteq™? Both are built for the trail, but they're designed around very different riding conditions. Here's how to choose the right one.
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Maximum airflow
When keeping cool matters most.
Superlight open-mesh construction designed to move huge amounts of air while you ride. Our go-to for warm weather, harder efforts and riders who naturally run hot.
More coverage
When versatility matters most.
A more substantial technical fabric with a closer construction for additional warmth and reduced airflow, wrapped in a relaxed silhouette that works on and off the bike.
Forget the spec sheet for a second
The right jersey comes down to four things: temperature, effort, the bike you're riding and how versatile you want your kit to be.
If you're usually overheating while everyone else is comfortable, maximum ventilation is probably worth prioritising.
Lean Flowteq →As temperatures drop, the open construction of Flowteq can become colder than you need. Plushteq reduces airflow and adds coverage.
Cool weather: Plushteq →Less effort on the climbs often means less body heat, while higher speeds expose you to more cooling airflow.
E-bike: Lean Plushteq →Plushteq was designed to pass as a casual tee. Flowteq wears its technical riding DNA much more openly.
Most versatile: Plushteq →The biggest difference
Flowteq is deliberately open. Plushteq is deliberately more closed. Which one feels better depends on what you're asking it to do.
Its lightweight honeycomb-style mesh allows large amounts of air to pass through the jersey, helping you dump heat quickly during warm or high-output rides.
A closer and more substantial fabric construction reduces airflow through the jersey, providing more insulation when conditions turn cooler.
E-bike riders
Ride
Colder.
Riding an e-bike often means less effort on the climbs, which usually means you're generating less body heat.
At the same time, higher average speeds expose you to more cooling airflow. That combination can make cooler rides feel surprisingly cold.
That's why Plushteq is usually our first choice for cooler e-bike riding. If you're pushing hard or riding through summer, Flowteq can still make perfect sense.
Cooler ride + lower effort = Plushteq usually makes more sense.
Head to head
| Flowteq™ | Plushteq™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | Maximum | Moderate |
| Fabric feel | Ultra-light open mesh | Smoother, more substantial |
| Warm weather | Our preferred choice | Still suitable |
| Cool weather | Can feel chilly | Our preferred choice |
| Hard efforts | Excellent heat management | Good, with underarm ventilation |
| E-bike riding | Great in warmer weather | Often better in cool weather |
| Casual wear | Technical / moto aesthetic | Designed to pass as a tee |
| Pockets | 2 zipped pockets | 1 zipped pocket |
| Lens cloth | Integrated | Integrated |
| Movement | 4-way stretch | Stretch construction |
For us, once temperatures start heading towards roughly 15°C and below, Plushteq becomes increasingly appealing. Your own crossover will depend on how hot you run, how hard you're working and the bike you're riding.
Still not sure?
Maximum airflow
Superlight. Highly breathable. Built for warm weather and riders who generate serious heat.
Shop FlowteqMaximum versatility
More coverage, added warmth and a casual silhouette designed to work on and off the bike.
Shop Plushteq
