Assos Women's Summer SS Skin Layer P1

Women's hot-weather base layer, re-engineered to be more elastic, more breathable, and 15% lighter than the previous generation — the foundation of a cool, dry summer kit.

Why riders pick it

• Open-structure Circular Seamless mesh — most summer base layers either move sweat or breathe, rarely both. The new open-mesh structure pushes air right through to the skin so heat lifts off your back instead of pooling under the jersey on a long climb.
• 15% lighter, more elastic textile — heavy base layers feel like an extra jersey when the temperature climbs. The lighter, stretchier weave wraps the torso without bulk, so jersey fit stays clean and there's no extra fabric pulling at the shoulders.
• Permanent carbon-infused odor control — sweat-soaked summer base layers usually start to smell after a few hard rides, and washing only delays it. The carbon treatment is built into the fibre, so the layer stays fresh ride after ride and through repeated washes.
• Second-skin fit, low-volume layering — a baggy base layer wrinkles under a race-fit jersey and traps sweat. This one sits flat against the skin so jerseys layer cleanly and moisture is wicked away the moment it appears.
• Collar and sleeve cut matched to Assos jerseys — the deep neckline and short sleeves stay hidden under both regularFit endurance jerseys and racingFit summer jerseys, with no fabric showing at the collar or cuffs.

Specifications

• Temperature range: above +21 °C
• Riding conditions: warm
• Fit: regular (women's, second-skin)
• Breathability: 5/5 · Quick drying: 4/5 · Packability: 5/5 · Insulation: 1/5
• Composition — 68% PP / 29% PA / 3% CF (carbon)

Why Approved Cycling recommends it

If you ride in summer heat, the right base layer is the cheapest performance upgrade you can make. The new Summer SS Skin Layer P1 is lighter and more breathable than the version it replaces, the open mesh genuinely cools instead of just wicking, and the cut sits cleanly under any summer jersey. Pair it with a summer jersey, lightweight bib shorts, and the Endurance Gloves S11 for a complete hot-weather setup.