MADE TO MATTER
Award-winning technical cycling apparel.
Engineered for long distance performance.
Built to demand, not to waste.
MADE TO MATTER
Award-winning technical cycling apparel.
Engineered for long distance performance.
Built to demand, not to waste.
NOW/NEXT
#EDIT009
EDIT009 blurs the line between artists' canvas and performance apparel.
Our first artist collaboration in over a year, #EDIT009 consists of a complete summer ride capsule, limited to 350 pieces worldwide and for 10 days only.
Launching midday (UK) Friday May 1.
#EDIT010
#EDIT010 is our penultimate summer '26 launch.
Featuring our UPF 50 Cargo Jerseys, Sleeveless Base Layer, Cargo Gilet and Ponytail Cap in two mix-and-match colourways, you won't want to miss this one!
Launching at Midday (UK) Friday May 29.
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.
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“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