What makes a jersey a cold-weather jersey?

A brushed, thermal interior traps warmth while still wicking sweat, so you stay warm without getting clammy. Cold-weather jerseys are often long-sleeve, sometimes hooded, and cut to layer cleanly over a base.

How cold can I ride in a thermal jersey?

On its own, a thermal jersey suits cool-to-cold, dry rides. For colder or wetter conditions, add a base layer underneath and a wind or rain shell from Winter Cycling Jackets on top.

Thermal jersey or jacket?

A thermal jersey is ideal for cold, dry efforts where you generate heat; a jacket adds wind and rain protection. Many riders use the jersey as a mid layer and add a shell when the weather turns.

What do I wear under and over a cold-weather jersey?

Under: a moisture-wicking base matched to the temperature. Over: a packable wind or rain layer for descents and storms. See our Cycling Midlayers to build the system.

How do I care for a thermal jersey?

Zip it up, wash cold, skip fabric softener, and air-dry to protect the brushed interior, stretch, and wicking.

Cold Weather Cycling Jerseys

Warmth that still breathes. Our cold weather cycling jerseys use brushed thermal fabrics to hold heat and move sweat, so you stay comfortable when the temperature drops. Long-sleeve and hooded options layer cleanly over a base and under a shell for cold, dry rides and shoulder-season starts.

Choose Your Cold-Weather Top

Thermal long sleeve: brushed interior for steady warmth without overheating on climbs.

Hooded thermal: extra coverage for the coldest, most exposed rides.

Layer it: add a base layer underneath and a shell from Winter Cycling Jackets when wind or rain arrives.

How Cold Is Too Cold?

A thermal jersey alone suits cool-to-cold, dry efforts. As temperatures fall or the weather turns, build the system: base layer, this thermal jersey as a mid, and a windproof or waterproof outer. Explore Cycling Midlayers and Insulation for colder setups.

Fit & Sizing

Cold-weather jerseys should skim the body with room for a base layer underneath; sleeves stay put and the hem covers the pockets when loaded. Use our Size & Fit Guide and Jersey Guide.

Shop the Range

Browse all cold-weather and thermal tops, then round out your kit with cycling jerseys for milder days, gear that works so well, it disappears.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about PEARL iZUMi products.

A brushed, thermal interior traps warmth while still wicking sweat, so you stay warm without getting clammy. Cold-weather jerseys are often long-sleeve, sometimes hooded, and cut to layer cleanly over a base.
On its own, a thermal jersey suits cool-to-cold, dry rides. For colder or wetter conditions, add a base layer underneath and a wind or rain shell from Winter Cycling Jackets on top.
A thermal jersey is ideal for cold, dry efforts where you generate heat; a jacket adds wind and rain protection. Many riders use the jersey as a mid layer and add a shell when the weather turns.
Under: a moisture-wicking base matched to the temperature. Over: a packable wind or rain layer for descents and storms. See our Cycling Midlayers to build the system.
Zip it up, wash cold, skip fabric softener, and air-dry to protect the brushed interior, stretch, and wicking.

Cold Weather Cycling Jerseys