Neoprene or Lycra top ? Which one should I choose?

Lycra Top 

With short or long sleeves, our lycra tops are made out of polyester and spandex and effectively protects from the sun and UV rays but also from frictions. The loop on the lower part enables you to fix your top to your boardshort to avoid losing it while falling.

 Easier to suit on and to take off than a neoprene top, the lycra top is also lighter and bring more movement freedom, that can be a real advantage for some riders.

Slim fit or Loose fit Lycra top ?

The loose fit is wider and is more polyvalent and could be used in every type of sportive practice, even out of the water (jogging for example).

Neoprene Top

 

 The thickness and the materials of the neoprene tops keep you warm in mid season and in summer when the temperatures are fresher (morning or tardive ride sessions).

The thickness of the neoprene top also protects you more from frictions due to long ride sessions like if it was a second skin. Its windbreaker feature will keep you warm inside and outside the water.

For more details concerning the choice of your neoprene top, we conceived an article that you will find on the button. From thickness to neoprene quality everything is detailed !

Price difference between lycra top and neoprene top

The Neoprene Top is available from €79 in its marco version up to €139 for the Noé Top. 

The Saint Jacques Lycra and Neoprene top’s originality 

Where most neoprene tops and lycras are often standardized and monotonous, at Saint Jacques, we focus on elegance and originality: blue, white, red, striped tops, polo shirts, marcels, short sleeve or long sleeve ! 

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