Sportkraft

The Details Matter

Performance starts in the details.

The right chamois can completely change how a ride feels. From short training sessions to all-day endurance events, Sportkraft builds around different riding styles, positions, durations and performance needs.

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At A Glance

What you can choose.

01

Fabrics

Lightweight, aero, thermal and weather fabrics matched to how you ride.

02

Chamois

Pads for short efforts through all-day endurance.

03

Grippers

Silicone and elastic finishes that keep sleeves and legs in place.

04

Zippers

Front, rear or hidden — or no zipper at all on select garments.

05

Stitching

Flatlock, bonded and cover-stitch options for comfort and finish.

Material Partners

Materials from the source.

The fabrics, chamois, threads and zippers in our garments come from established European and global suppliers.

  • Schoeller Switzerland logo
  • Carvico logo
  • SITIP Industrie Tessili logo
  • Elastic Interface Technology logo
  • YKK logo
  • Coats logo
  • ESF logo
  • Knitting Innovation logo

Chamois Technology

The foundation
of every ride.

Comfort isn't simply about adding more padding. Sportkraft chamois options are selected around riding position, duration, discipline and rider anatomy — allowing teams to choose the level of support that best matches how they ride.

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Selection Logic

  • 01

    Position

    How aggressive the riding position sits over the saddle.

  • 02

    Duration

    How long the rider is in the saddle in a single effort.

  • 03

    Discipline

    Road, off-road, all-track or crossover use.

  • 04

    Anatomy

    Dedicated men's and women's platforms.

Guided Selection

Find your chamois.

Tell us how you ride. We'll show you the options designed around it.

01Riding style
02Ride duration
03Rider

The full range

Chamois Explorer

The full chamois range.

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Side By Side

Compare chamois.

Select up to three options to see how the range progresses from shorter, dynamic riding through to ultra-distance support.

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Men's / Women's Engineering

Anatomy matters.

Our chamois collection includes dedicated men's and women's platforms, allowing pad shape, support zones and construction to be selected around the rider — not simply the garment.

Men

Platforms selected around forward road positions and all-track riding angles.

Women

Platforms developed around female anatomical parameters, including dedicated shaping and support zones.

Construction Library

How your kit is built.

Collars, sleeves, hems, zippers, seams, grippers. Each is a decision with a real effect on comfort, durability and how the kit sits at speed. Read it simply, or read it technically.

Available options vary by product and project. Sportkraft confirms construction compatibility during your build review.

Quick Education

What actually makes
a chamois different?

01

Ride Duration

Different foam densities and constructions provide support for different amounts of time in the saddle.

02

Density

Higher-density areas provide additional support in the zones that experience the most pressure.

03

Shape & Anatomy

The shape of the chamois affects stability, pressure distribution, movement, and riding comfort.

04

Breathability

Perforation, fabrics, and moisture-management technology help control heat and moisture during long rides.

How It Works

More than padding.

A performance chamois isn't simply a layer of foam. Its shape, foam density, surface material, ventilation and anatomical construction work together to manage pressure, movement, heat and moisture while you're riding.

01

Surface Fabric

The layer against the skin. It moves moisture away, controls friction and keeps the surface temperature manageable.

02

Foam / Density Structure

One or more foam densities shaped to support the sit bones, relieve the centre line and hold thickness only where it is useful.

03

Anatomical Base

The pre-shaped backing that gives the pad its curvature so it sits stable against the body in the riding position.

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Need something beyond our standard product line?

Explore SPORTKRAFT Full Prototype Development.

Questions in the meantime?

Tell us how you ride and we'll help you select the right setup.