Road and gravel riders who start early in cool weather and want flexible warmth.
Melbourne mornings can start at 8°C and finish at 25°C. The Pearl Izumi Elite Thermal Arm Warmers let you ride through both without committing to a long-sleeve jersey.
They are made from soft thermal fleece that holds warmth but still breathes when you are working hard. The outside is treated with PI Dry, which sheds light rain and road spray so damp air does not chill you through.
Each warmer is left or right specific and shaped for the bent-arm riding position, and a wide gripper at the bicep keeps them up under your jersey sleeve. Sold as a pair in black, size XL.
Thermal fleece
Warm, soft and breathable.
PI Dry finish
Sheds light rain and spray.
Shaped fit
Left and right specific for the riding position.
Stays put
Wide bicep gripper.
Packable
Rolls into a jersey pocket.
Arm warmers
PI Dry
A finish on the outside of the fabric that sheds light rain and road spray, so the fleece stays warmer in damp air.
Thermal fleece
Brushed fabric that traps warmth while still breathing on hard efforts.
Great for
Maybe not for
Size XL. Arm warmers should be snug so they do not slide down; check Pearl Izumi's size chart against your bicep and arm length. If you are between sizes, the smaller size usually stays up better.
Put them on first
Pull the warmers on before your jersey so the gripper sits under the sleeve. It stops the draughty gap at the top of the arm.
Wash gently
Wash cold and skip fabric softener, which can reduce the PI Dry water shedding.
Cycling clothing specialists since 1950.
Pearl Izumi began in Tokyo in 1950 and became one of the first brands to focus on clothing made specifically for cyclists.
Today it makes jerseys, shorts, jackets and accessories for road, gravel and mountain riders, from first-ride basics to race kit.
