Key Details of the Jersey • The Design: The "cubes" pattern is iconic. It represents the colorful building materials and grout produced by Mapei, an Italian chemical company. • Sponsors: * Mapei: The primary sponsor. • Bricobi: A Belgian hardware store chain. • Colnago: The famous Italian bicycle manufacturer that supplied the team’s frames. • Latexco: A manufacturer of latex inner foam (bedding), a long-time supporter of Belgian cycling. • Sportful: The technical apparel brand that manufactured this specific jersey. Why It’s Significant During the era this jersey was worn, the Mapei team was a "super-team" in every sense. They were ranked the #1 team in the world for several years and featured legendary riders like Johan Museeuw, Michele Bartoli, and Franco Ballerini.