Cavalleria Toscana Laser-Cut Show Shirt FW25

Bear in mind that Cavalleria Toscana thinks in Italian sizes: for this shirt XS equals IT 38 and EU 34. If in doubt, measure your chest measurement and compare with Cavalleria Toscana clothing you already own, because no size guide is available for this model. Wear the shirt in the ring under your jacket, with a white tie or stock where the rules ask for one. Wash it according to the label in the garment; the manufacturer publishes no washing instructions online. With a fabric that has laser-cut perforations, a wash bag and a delicate programme are the most cautious approach, because the openings can catch on hooks and hook-and-loop fastenings.

Choose this shirt if you are looking for a white long sleeve competition shirt in size XS and you like a fabric that lets air through at the sides. It suits dressage, showjumping and the dressage test of an eventing competition, and a class where long sleeves with white cuffs are required. If you would rather ride in short sleeves on a warm day, a short sleeve model from our Cavalleria Toscana range will take you further. If you want a dark top that shows stains less, the Cavalleria Toscana Hunter women's shirt in navy suits better. And if you need a different size, this version in XS only is not the right one.

Long sleeves mean cuffs, and on a white shirt they are the first to pick up dirt from reins and gloves; pre-treat them and put the shirt in a wash bag. The perforated inserts are the most vulnerable part. Keep them away from the hook-and-loop fastenings on chaps, boots and saddle pads, because one hook pulls a perforation open. Ironing over the openings is best avoided. The manufacturer publishes no washing instructions, so you follow the label.

Which fibres is this shirt made of?

Cavalleria Toscana states no fibre composition with percentages for this model. The manufacturer names only the fabric type: stretch technical jersey. The label in the shirt does give the composition.

What are laser-cut inserts?

Laser-cut perforations in the fabric. They let air through where they sit and need no extra hem, so the insert stays flat under a jacket.

Does this shirt offer sun protection?

Cavalleria Toscana states no UPF rating, no test method and no standard for this model.

May I start in dressage in this shirt?

The FEI dressage rules set no requirement for the shirt and ask only for a white or off white stock or tie. The Belgian rules ask for a white shirt and, without a jacket, sleeves that cover at least the shoulders. Check the rules of your federation for your level.

And in showjumping?

FEI Jumping Rules article 207.2.3 asks for a white collar, white cuffs with long sleeves and a white tie, stock or choker. For children and pony riders the whole shirt has to be white.

May I ride without a jacket when it is hot?

The ground jury can allow that in very warm weather. In showjumping the shirt must then have sleeves, short or long; sleeveless is not allowed. The rules name no threshold value.

How do I wash a shirt with perforations?

Follow the label in the garment. A wash bag and a delicate programme stop the openings catching on hooks or hook-and-loop fastenings.

What size is XS at Cavalleria Toscana?

For this version XS equals IT 38 and EU 34. An Italian cut generally comes up narrow.

• White women's competition shirt with long sleeves from Cavalleria Toscana.
• Stretch technical jersey with laser-cut perforations, according to the manufacturer.
• One version: white in size XS (IT 38 / EU 34).
• Manufacturer's article number: CAD279_JE022.
• The manufacturer states neither the composition, nor the fabric weight, nor the washing instructions.
• White matches the collar and cuff requirement in showjumping and the Belgian white shirt in dressage.
• Thin model: not meant as a warm layer, and white shows stains.