Ciele Athletics Debuts COOLmatic | EXP TERRAperf™ in a Reimagined Elite Collection

May 7, 2026

An ultralight lineup built around a next-generation fabric designed to thermoregulate at peak intensity

MONTREAL (May 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Ciele Athletics, the performance running brand from Montreal, Canada, introduces its newest Elite Collection, a focused lineup of technical race day and high-output training apparel and headwear. Built to support peak performance, the collection combines ultralight construction, advanced fabric technology, and considered functionality in a system designed for the road, with trail-ready functionality. Drawing from the rugged durability of trail gear, Elite refines those learnings into a more streamlined, speed-driven application.

At the core of the collection is COOLmatic | EXP TERRAperf™, Ciele’s new elite-tier woven fabric. “For this year’s Elite collection, we challenged ourselves to take the rugged durability of the trails and refine it into an ultralight, technical woven built for the road,” shares Meagan Smith, Ciele Athletics Production and Sourcing Manager. “With COOLmatic | EXP TERRAperf™, we’ve introduced a precision-stretch fabric infused with graphene that acts like a thermal super-highway. It doesn’t just manage heat, it masters thermoregulation.” Engineered for high-output efforts, TERRAperf™ uses graphene to efficiently disperse heat, helping to maintain consistent temperature control as intensity builds. COOLmatic | EXP TERRAperf™ can be found throughout the collection on apparel and headwear.

The Elite Collection includes three headwear silhouettes, along with a singlet, T-shirt, short, and tight short, all offered in men’s and women’s styles. The RCDTShirt 2, RDSinglet 2 (men’s) and RDCRPSinglet 2 (women’s) utilize a perforated version of TERRAperf™, maximizing airflow and breathability in warm conditions and sustained efforts. Building on the collection’s trail-informed approach to functionality, the CRGTightShort integrates secure, bounce-free storage into COOLmatic | PLUS KLOSfit™, a compressive, cool-to-the-touch fabric designed to maintain stability when carrying fuel and essentials at pace. The RDShort reintroduces carbon fiber yarn, a key innovation first seen in Ciele’s 2022 Elite offering. Constructed from a lightweight, breathable knit, the short is designed to move seamlessly with the body while delivering thermoregulation and long-run comfort. It features the only fully welded brief liner on the market, finished with embedded ionic silver for permanent odor control.

The headwear lineup delivers the same technical precision found throughout the apparel range. The award-winning FSTCap – Ethereal returns to the Elite Collection, pairing an innovative silhouette with advanced fabric technology that harnesses graphene and carbon for superior temperature regulation and moisture management. Making its debut is the all-new TRLBucket Elite, engineered to deliver full-spectrum sun protection without the bulk, highlighted by RAYaway ceramic-printed woven fabric. Its HOLLOWphorm brim shields from the front and sides, while an integrated neck protector extends coverage to the back, ensuring complete protection where it matters most.

Products in the Elite Collection incorporate recycled materials, reinforcing Ciele Athletics’ commitment to creating high-performance gear with sustainability in mind. As a certified B Corp, the brand continues to prioritize responsible sourcing and thoughtful construction to provide runners of all kinds with products that deliver durability, longevity, and consistent performance over time.

The Elite collection is now available for purchase via CieleAthletics.com, at Ciele’s flagship store, espace | MTL (1630 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1M1, Canada), and at select retailers globally.

About Ciele Athletics Inc.

Founded in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 2014 by Jeremy Bresnen and Mike Giles, Ciele Athletics offers high-performance, durable and lightweight headwear and apparel collections designed for runners around the world. The brand is available in more than 1,300 stores in 43 countries. Ciele Athletics is a B Corp-certified company committed to continuously working toward better solutions, from product development to manufacturing partners to community action.

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