De Marchi's 'Classic' line of retro-styled clothing includes one of the nicest wool jerseys we've seen in this replica of a 1950s racing jersey. Made in Italy from a soft-handling wool knit, it features a short neck zip and three rear pockets with buttons to keep them closed.

Wool aficianos won't need telling of the fabric's advantages for cycling clothing: It takes far longer than synthetics to get smelly, is still warm when wet and doesn't have the 'plasticky' feel of some modern fabrics on hot days. Of course, it needs a bit more careful washing than, say, polyester, but some things are worth working for!