Cold Dark North Foundation Windproof Vest



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FYI! Our men's Foundation Vest sizing has changed. Scroll down to our Size Guides to see what's changed.
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"The heartlands of the Cold Dark North cover the North West of the UK. The vast areas of the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland are all subtly different but each best framed by occasional iridescent blue skies. This design was part of Zero Lemon's original work for the Colours jersey and we wanted to revive it as a gilet!"
ABOUT THE PRE-ORDER
The Foundation Windproof Vest: Features & Fabrics
We believe the foundation of any good piece of cycling kit is comfort. So we’ve created a collection that puts comfort at its core. The culmination of almost three years of research and development, this collection has become a trusted go-to for multi day endurance athletes and casual cafe spinners alike. Expertly tailored to be comfortably close fitting, these cycling wardrobe staples really are the perfect all-rounders.
- Windproof vest made with premium, technical fabric designed to move and stretch with your body
- Two-way zip means you can unzip this vest from the bottom up, aiding body temperature control and providing better access to jersey pockets
- Waterproof and windproof front panel and shoulders
- Flexible mesh back panel for ventilation
- High neck for when the weather turns cooler
- Lightweight so it'll pack down into your jersey pocket
- Front panels: Italian-made lightweight, windproof fabric with 100% waterproof membrane
- Back panel: Italian-made lightweight, breathable stretch mesh
- 85% polyester, 15% spandex
- Made in Italy
Images shown are digital representations of what the jersey will look like. The final design may alter slightly.
While we do our best to accurately display the true colours of our garments in all photography on our website, sometimes the actual colour may vary in real life. This is because every computer/phone monitor has a different capability to display colours, and that everyone sees these colours differently.
RETURNS OF CUSTOM AND PRE-ORDERED GOODS
For custom-made items, and items bought via a pre-order, each product will be made based on your specific order. We can therefore only accept returns if:
a) You receive a different product to that which you ordered; or
b) The product is faulty.
We'll aim to replace or repair custom or pre-ordered products that are faulty if you let us know about the fault within 14 days of receiving your order. When your order is delivered, please check it carefully. After 14 days we can't guarantee to either repair or accept any returns of goods.
SHIPPING
£5 UK
£15 EU
£10 Rest Of The World
Please note that these prices are for packaging and shipping only and do not include any local customs or import duty charges which may be incurred.
Men's Size Guide
The technical fabrics in this jersey are designed for movement, and will naturally stretch. It's why you may find you fit into more than one size bracket. So to help you find the best fit for you, we recommend you follow the steps below.

- CHEST: Start by measuring your chest all the way around at the fullest part with your arms by your sides. Don't rely on your shirt or suit size. Then use this number to see which size options you fall into from our size chart below.
- BELLY: Next, measure your belly/waist all the way around at the fullest part. This'll usually be around your belly button. Don't rely on your jeans or trousers waist size. Then use this number to see where you fall on our size chart. If your chest and belly measurements put you in two different size brackets, we'd recommend opting for the larger size.
- ZIP LENGTH: Use the number in the zip length column to work out how each size will fit on you, and make sure you're happy with the length. Keep in mind that our Foundation Vest has a high collar, so the zip will start just below your chin.
- FIT: Do you fall into more than one size bracket? Then we'd recommend considering how you want your kit to fit. Do you like it close fitting? Or prefer it a little looser? Make sure your chosen size selection reflects how you like to wear it.
- STILL IN DOUBT? GET IN TOUCH: If you're still unsure, email us on talktome@attacus.cc and we'll be happy to assist you. We'll always start by asking if you've measured yourself and where your measurements put you on our size chart, so it's definitely worth doing this first. We may then be able to offer a bit of extra guidance on how it'll fit.
SIZING CHANGES FROM NOVEMBER 2020
If you already own one of our Foundation Vest, check out our comparison chart below to see how your old Attacus vest will compare to our new sizing.
NEW MEN'S SIZES |
What's changed? |
XS |
No change. |
S |
No change. |
M |
No change. |
L |
This is bigger than our original L, but smaller than our original XL. If you currently wear a large, you probably won't notice too much of a difference as it's only gone up by a couple of centimetres. If you're unsure of where you now sit, we'd recommend scrolling down and having a look at our size chart. |
XL |
Equivalent of our original 2XL. If you're unsure of where you now sit, we'd recommend scrolling down and having a look at our size chart. |
2XL |
This is slightly bigger than our original 3XL, but smaller than what would have been a 4XL. If you're unsure of where you now sit, we'd recommend scrolling down and having a look at our size chart. |
3XL |
This is a brand new size! If you found last year's 3XL too snug and wished you could just go up a size, this could be the one for you. Scroll down and have a look at our size chart for more info and get measured up. |
CM | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest | 81 - 91 | 86 - 94 | 94 - 99 | 99 - 106 | 106 - 112 | 112 - 119 | 119 - 126 |
Belly | Up to 84 | Up to 89 | Up to 92 | Up to 98 | Up to 104 | Up to 110 | Up to 116 |
Zip length | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 59.5 | 61 |
INCHES | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
Chest | 32 - 36 | 34 - 37 | 37 - 39 | 39 - 42 | 42 - 44 | 44 - 47 | 47 - 50 |
Belly | Up to 33 | Up to 35 | Up to 36 | Up to 39 | Up to 41 | Up to 43 | Up to 46 |
Zip length | 20.5 | 21 | 21 | 21.5 | 22.5 | 23.5 | 24 |
Women's Size Guide
The technical fabrics in this vest are designed for movement, and will naturally stretch. It's why you may find you fit into more than one size bracket. So to help you find the best fit for you, we recommend you follow the steps below.

- CHEST: Start by measuring your chest/bust all the way around at the fullest part with your arms by your sides. Then use this number to see which size options you fall into from our size chart below.
- WAIST AND HIPS: Next, measure your waist all the way around. Then measure your hips, about where your hip bone sits. Then use these numbers to see where you fall on our size chart. If your measurements put you in two different size brackets, we'd recommend opting for the larger size.
- ZIP LENGTH: Use the number in the zip length column to work out how each size will fit on you, and make sure you're happy with the lengths. Keep in mind that our Foundation Vest has a high collar, so the zip will start just below your chin.
- FIT: Consider how you want your kit to fit. Do you fall into more than one size bracket? If so, think about how close fitting you like your kit to be. Whether you like it super tight or prefer it a little looser, make sure your chosen size reflects how you like to wear it.
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STILL IN DOUBT? GET IN TOUCH: If you're still unsure, email us on talktome@attacus.cc and we'll be happy to assist you. We'll always start by asking if you've measured yourself and where your measurements put you on our size chart, so it's definitely worth doing this first. We may then be able to offer a bit of extra guidance on how it'll fit.
CM | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
Chest | 76 - 86 | 82 - 92 | 86 - 96 | 90 - 100 | 94 - 104 | 98 - 107 | 102 - 114 |
Hips | 76 - 86 | 82 - 92 | 86 - 96 | 90 - 100 | 94 - 104 | 98 - 107 | 102 - 114 |
Zip length | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53.5 | 55 |
INCHES | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
Chest | 30 - 34 | 32 - 36 | 34 - 38 | 35 - 39 | 37 - 41 | 38 - 42 | 40 - 45 |
Hips | 30 - 34 | 32 - 36 | 34 - 38 | 35 - 39 | 37 - 41 | 38 - 42 | 40 - 45 |
Zip length | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20 | 20.5 | 21 | 21.5 |
Testimonials

We’re all so pleased with our new kit. The quality and the design are excellent. The shorts are the comfiest I have worn. I think we’ll cause quite a stir amongst the locals… I hope that they don’t expect pro performance to go with the pro kit!
Gareth Hutchinson
Sticky Bottlers Cycling Club

We’re all so happy with how our jerseys turned out. The quality of the kit is fantastic.
Chris Healy
Gruppetto Cycling Club

The kit is the most comfortable and pro-looking kit our club has ever had, so we will be ordering again.
Dom Butcher
Imperial Cycling Club