Designed to redefine adventure through technical innovation and shared values, the exclusive capsule collection combines Millet's expertise in high-altitude performance, Canyon's world-class cycling engineering and Polartec's high-performance technical fabrics.
Source: press release
The support of Polartec, whose cutting-edge fabrics enable seamless transitions between disciplines and terrain, is indeed essential to the success of the project on multiple levels. Working together, the Millet and Canyon teams have created a capsule collection that highlights a shared commitment to innovation and reflects the common goal of inspiring people to push their limits and experience adventure, from gravel trails to mountain peaks. A vision made concrete thanks to the contribution of Polartec, whose advanced textile technologies have enabled the development of performance solutions designed for both cycling and alpine environments. After attracting attention at the Traka Race with the Sharp 3L hydration jacket, Millet and Canyon are now revealing the textile pieces of this collaboration, designed to unite disciplines and reach new heights.
Bike to Climb: Millet, Canyon and Polartec's shared adventure
Canyon cyclists and Millet mountaineers share more than a passion for endurance and challenge: they are united by a mindset that seeks exploration without compromise. The “Bike to Climb” concept embodies this evolution of adventure: pedal to the base of a peak, climb to the summit, and tackle it all with integrated, high-performance gear. Add Polartec fabric technologies and you get a best-in-class hybrid gear that offers comfort, thermoregulation and protection every step of the way. Again, the strategic use of Polartec® Power Dry™, Polartec® Power Grid™ and Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro ensures that every piece in the collection is designed to adapt to varying intensities and unpredictable environments.
A collection designed for long distances and engineered for effort
From the dry wind of the descent to the first light of the bivouac, every piece in the Millet x Canyon collection is designed for great adventures, remote passes and the most intense days.
• The Route 3L JKT protects from the elements thanks to the double membrane Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro and Pertex®. The double membrane construction offers waterproof protection and dynamic breathability, ideal for active use in changing weather conditions.
• The Route Windbreak Vest, made with Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro, ensures lightness, breathability and optimal elasticity for high intensity efforts and changes of pace.
• The Route fleece in Polartec® Power Grid™ offers breathable, quick-drying warmth, with a balaclava-style hood that's perfect for wearing under a helmet.
• The Route long-sleeve shirt made from Polartec® Power Dry™, which wicks moisture away from the skin and transfers it to the outside for quick evaporation.
• The Route Pants, made from Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro and reinforced with Dyneema® pockets, combine durability, freedom of movement and ergonomic design.
• The collection also includes the Route Bermuda shorts and Route socks, which guarantee optimal support and long-lasting comfort. Every detail is designed to maximize performance on the pitch: active cuts, technical finishes, reflective elements and premium materials
A minimalist and functional collection, rooted in Millet DNA
True to its origins, Millet continues to focus on high-performance materials, meticulous design and a clean, timeless aesthetic. A collaboration that could not have reached its full potential without the fundamental support of Polartec, whose advanced textile technologies – developed to excel in the most extreme environments – were instrumental in transforming the concept into a complete technical collection. The high mountains remain – and will always remain – the basis of Millet's identity, but today the adventure no longer ends at the summit. It begins in the saddle, continues in the climb and continues at the bivouac. If record-breaking ascents and new routes continue to fascinate us, this collaboration celebrates experience, movement and adventure – made even more memorable when experienced together. Gravel becomes an ally of vertical exploration, and Millet is the ideal partner for a generation ready to discover the world with new eyes.
