MADE TO MATTER
Award-winning technical cycling apparel.
Engineered for long distance performance.
Two different ways to shop.
MADE TO MATTER
Award-winning technical cycling apparel.
Engineered for long distance performance.
Two different ways to shop.
NEXT DROPS
#EDIT010
#EDIT010 is our first colour block release in 2026, featuring our award-winning Windproof Gilet, Long and Short Sleeve UPF 50 Cargo Jersey, Sleeveless Base Layer and Ponytail Cap.
Available in a stunning two-tone green with red accents (to match our #EDIT007 bib shorts).
#EDIT010 opens for preorder at midday (BST) Friday June 5.
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#EDIT011
#EDIT011 features the launch of a brand new jersey, developed specifically for Sarah Ruggins' One Way North world record.
Available a single neutral colourway to match the minimalist nature of the product, #EDIT011 is also the last chance to preorder bib shorts in 2026.
#EDIT011 opens for preorder at midday (BST) Friday June 26.
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Kostüme are pioneers of the small batch preorder model, cutting the vast waste, routine overproduction and endless discounting that blights the legacy apparel industry.
By doing things differently, we're able to invest far more where it really matters: on class-leading products, ethically made using state of the art recycled materials.
Visit our Preorders page to check current and forthcoming limited edition drops, or head to Ready to Ship for pieces available now, all delivered worldwide with import duty prepaid.
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Kostüme makes innovative, award-winning cycling apparel focused on ultimate all-day performance, comfort and utility.
Developed in the UK for the unique demands of Audax and multi-day long distance cycling, Kostüme is the choice of multiple world record-setting endurance cyclists, including Sarah Ruggins and Alan Colville, and sells direct to customers in over 30 countries, maintaining exceptionally high review scores and customer satisfaction ratings.
RECENT STORIES
Polartec x Kostüme: The Beyond Stories
How Kostüme and Polartec are working together to elevate the art of technical apparel. (External partner site)
Why Comfort and Longevity Equals Value
Real-world endurance mileage reveals how longevity, comfort and construction deliver true value, beyond the price tag. (7 min read)
Dr. Sarah Ruggins Reveals One Way North
Dr Sarah Ruggins prepares for her One Way North challenge and uncovers a critical biomechanical issue. (8 min read + film)
RECENT EDITS
RECENT PRESS
“An incredibly well thought out and subtly detailed garment, constructed with the most supple, soft and beautiful Lycra I've ever put between my thighs.”
🏆 10/10
🏆 road.cc Recommends
🏆 Editor's Choice '23/'24
“The Kostüme Cargo bib shorts are a thoroughly well-designed pair of bib shorts that performed consistently well for all types of riding.”
🏆 Editor's Choice '25
“Everything about these shorts has a high quality look and feel that’s comparable with the established names in premium cycle apparel and in some areas even better.”
🏆 Best Cycling Shorts '25