BEST OF SUMMER 2016 CASTELLI-CYCLING.COM
THE BEST IS JUST GOOD ENOUGH
The Castelli highlights for all possible conditions. Well protected for cool and damp days, a breath of nothing for the hottest summer rides or a non-compromise race kit for your next Ironman personal best.
MAN FREE AR 4.1 JERSEY FZ 2 RS SUPERLEGGERA JERSEY 4 IMPREVISTO NANO JERSEY 6
MONDIALE BIBSHORT 8 FREE AERO RACE BIBSHORT 12 FREE AERO RACE BIBSHORT KIT VERSION 14 FREE AERO RACE BIBSHORT TEAM VERSION VELOCISSIMO BIBSHORT 16 EVOLUZIONE BIBSHORT 18 BASE LAYERS 20 PRO ISSUE CORE MESH GLOVES 21 ARENBERG GEL GLOVE ROSSO CORSA CLASSIC GLOVE S.UNO GLOVE SOCKS 21 ROSSO CORSA SOCK QUATTRO SOCK NANOFLEX WARMERS PERFETTO LIGHT SHORT SLEEVE NANO LIGHT PRO BIBSHORT GABBA
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DYLAN VAN BAARLE CANNONDALE PRO CYCLING TEAM
BEST OF SUMMER 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WOMAN FREE AERO W BIBSHORT FREE AERO W SHORT VELOCISSIMA BIBSHORT VELOCISSIMA SHORT
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CLIMBER’S W JERSEY ISPIRATA JERSEY FZ ANIMA JERSEY BELLISSIMA SLEEVELESS
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CORE MESH W SLEEVELESS SOCKS BELLISSIMA SOCK ROSA CORSA SOCK GLOVES TESORO W GLOVE DOLCISSIMA W GLOVE ARENBERG W GEL GLOVE
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GABBA W VELO W JACKET AND VEST
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THE ART OF PACKING 46
TRIATHLON
T1:STEALTH TOP FREE SANREMO SUIT SHORT SLEEVE TRI W: TESTING WITH MIRINDA FREE W TRI SHORT FREE W TRI SINGLET
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CUSTOM CLOTHING & CARE SERVIZIO INFORMATION CORSE 54 CARE INFORMATION 56
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BE AN AERO SUPERSTAR DURING YOUR TRAINING FREE AR 4.1 JERSEY FZ Saves approximately 12 watts at 40 km/h compared to a normal race-fit jersey Velocity dimpled fabric on front and shoulders for improved wicking and faster drying Full-length YKK® Vislon zipper with neck protector Nervato fabric at armholes for improved aerodynamics Silicone gripper elastic at waist Mesh raw-edge arm grippers Zippered rear pocket SIZES: S-3XL
ONE JERSEY FOR ALL
This jersey is an evolution of our pro racing jersey from just four years ago. It’s also our first aero race jersey that didn’t get retired when the next generation of faster, more aero jerseys came along. The Aero Race 4.0 Jersey was very fast but also an amazing mix of classic good looks and a stretchy fit that works on a lot of body types, not just the skinny racer. For the 4.1 version we’ve taken it a different direction, away from pro racing, by giving it the convenience features that seamed superfluous when we designed the 4.0 to win the Giro d’Italia. This updated jersey gets a zippered rear pocket, a flap behind the zipper to protect your neck, updated Velocity dimpled fabric on the front and an angled pocket for easier access. This makes it the one ideal jersey for all your rides, whether you’re sprinting for the win or trying to survive the Sunday group ride.
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WEIGHT: 123g (Large)
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RS SUPERLEGGERA JERSEY 4516010 Futura 50g main body fabric is lightweight with excellent moisture management Compression band in 90g stretch woven fabric keeps pockets in place Full-length front zipper with neck protection 3D mesh fabric insert in back to support pockets 3 open pockets plus zippered key pocket Floating rear pocket design No-sew trim at sleeves and waist Reflective viz strips for added visibility SIZES: S-3XL
WEIGHT: 81g (Large)
We’ve done a lot of work on making the best lightweight and ventilated jersey for WorldTour racing. So we turned our attention to using some of that technology to make an extremely lightweight jersey for everyday use. We’ve added a key pocket, gripper elastic around the waist and protection from the zip at the top—little details that aren’t essential
for pro racing but are nice when you’re on your own Tour de Wherever epic challenge. We’ve used our new lightweight and ultra-wicking 50 g/m2 Futura fabric, and we employed a couple of tricks to support the pockets, with a 3D mesh liner on the back and our stretch woven waistband to keep the pockets secure.
YOU COULD FEEL IT COMING
redline. That Lamborghini Superleggera was a roadgoing version of Formula One technology, and this jersey represents the same the concept. Here we are using technologies and know-how developed for the highest levels of pro racing, adapted into an extremely lightweight and aero road-going jersey. We’ve used bits of our 50g stretch woven fabric, our ultralight and ultra-wicking Futura 50g fabric on the front and sleeves, and a 3D mesh fabric liner on the back to support the pockets, and added a handy zippered key pocket for some creature comforts.
The inspiration for this jersey came while riding Switzerland’s Flüela Pass between Davos and the Engadin Valley. The air is thin as you approach this 2383m pass, and I was pushing hard on a 230km ride. I could hear the winding engine of the supercar coming up the valley, and before it reached me I could actually feel the rumble as it approached
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IMPREVISTO NANO JERSEY 4516011 Strada Nano fabric with nanotechnology water-repellent treatment YKK® Vislon zipper with external flap Box fit for timeless classic lines 3 external rear pockets with zippered key pocket Reflective viz strips SIZES: S-3XL
WEIGHT: 99g (Large)
JUST BECAUSE
WE CAN We made a water-repellent jersey. You probably didn’t know you needed it. It’s not windproof, it’s not thermal and it doesn’t replace a jacket; it simply sheds most of the water should you get caught in a summer rain shower. This is a step toward a future in which you’ll just assume all your cycling gear is water repellent, just like you expect it to wick moisture away today. Castelli brought the current generation of water-repellent fabrics to cycling, and most of the industry has jumped on the bandwagon. Now we’re bringing it to your summer clothing. While perhaps not as necessary here as in cool-weather clothing, our Nano treatment also means that the jersey absorbs less sweat and stays more comfortable. This jersey is not just a fabric story: we gave it our renowned tailored fit, design details like the zipper flap and a zippered key/money pocket, and a timeless design that makes you look good no matter what conditions you wear it in.
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ENTRATA 2 JERSEY FZ 4516013 Prosecco 3D fabric for excellent wicking Sublimated stretch mesh with raw-cut edge at arm openings Mesh side panels and shoulder stretch zones for great fit Full-length YKK® Vislon zipper 3 rear pockets Reflective trim at hem for 180° visibility SIZES: S-3XL
WEIGHT: 111g (Large)
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DON’T OVERENGINEER IT;
JUST MAKE IT RIGHT
That was the goal of our product team in making our new Entrata Jersey. Start with a great fabric, one that looks good and keeps you dry and comfortable. Then use a lightweight and very stretchy mesh on the side panels for extra give, and in the shoulders for great fit whether you’re standing or in an aero tuck. Get all the details right, like the easy-sliding YKK® Vislon zipper and reflective trim at the hem for visibility. We kept the colors clean to make this the jersey that will see a lot of use throughout the season and for many years to come. CASTELLI-CYCLING.COM | 7 |
MONDIALE BIBSHORT 4516001 New 220 g/m2 Cinquanta fabric with 50% Lycra® content for incredible stretch and rebound and an insanely soft hand Reduced panel construction eliminates seams for better fit and comfort Progetto X2 Air seat pad for pro-level comfort No-sew bonded bib straps with upper-back 3D shaped yoke Laser-cut ventilation holes on back of bib No-sew bonded leg endings with silicone gripper SIZES: S-3XL
WEIGHT: 171g (Large)
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MONDIALE BIBSHORT With the Mondiale Bibshort we simply set out to design the most comfortable, luxurious bibshort we could make. Everything we do in some way goes back to speed, and in this case the Mondiale short is made for your longest training rides to make you faster for race day in your Free Aero Race Bibshorts, or those rides where you’re just out enjoying your race fitness. Either way, this short is obscenely comfortable with its new 220g Cinquanta fabric with a full 50% Lycra® content that coddles you unlike any short you’ve ever worn. The construction builds on the comfort we developed with our Body Paint shorts, but the new higher-rebound fabric provides greater support with improved freedom of movement. Laser-cut ventilation on the back and no-sew bonded seams complete the feeling that we held absolutely nothing back in making the most comfortable short you’ve ever used.
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UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE EVER NOT FELT BY STEVE SMITH CASTELLI BRAND MANAGER | @smittystuff
You will know when you have the perfect bibshort because you won’t feel it. Not when you first put it on, and especially not after five hours in the saddle. That elusive (non)feeling is the driving force behind the new Mondiale Bibshort. It’s a short made for your longest training rides, when you’re preparing for your ambitious goals. Or
riding that big event that demands everything from your body and equipment. The extreme comfort builds on our pioneering Body Paint short, which eliminated all but one seam in the main body to take away minor irritations; now that seam is taped to make it even more comfortable. For the Mondiale we introduce our new Cinquanta fabric with
50 percent Lycra® content, which provides unequalled muscle support and a feeling of the fabric completely following your every movement. We can’t give this fabric to our pro riders yet because it cannot be sublimated, so for once the pros will eventually get trickledown technology.
Our Progetto X2 Air seat pad does the cushioning duty, and no-sew bonded leg grippers hold the legs in place. The bib straps are engineered to lie completely flat, and laser-cut ventilation in the stretch woven back keeps everything nice and cool. The Mondiale combines everything we know about making a premium bibshort with a vision of how a short should perform—how it should completely disappear and let you focus on the ride.
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SECRET TRAINING STEALTH LOOK We call this the Secret Training look. Black, understated, quietly confident. Every bike racer knows that feeling of when you go into Secret Training mode, when your focus turns inward, when you’re concentrated on getting everything just right. You don’t want to draw attention to yourself as your entire being takes on a singular focus.
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A few years back it was a bit of a joke in the pro peloton when some riders would wear all black to avoid detection. But even today we know a lot of the pros will sometimes wear Castelli normal kit in training, though not necessarily black. We’ve noticed that they tend to do this during a period of intense preparation. That’s the inspiration for the stealth look, but the gorgeous matte finish of our Cinquanta fabric just needs to be seen.
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ICONIC UPDATE
FREE AERO RACE BIBSHORT 4515003 Vortex dimpled fabric on legs for aero performance Forza fabric on inner legs with 38% Lycra® content for perfect fit Carré engineered lie-flat bib strap construction for minimal coverage, maximum comfort Giro Air mesh-like leg gripper elastic for better grip distributed over larger area Doppio V construction in front for increased support and comfort Flat-lock stitching Reflective detailing on back Progetto X2 Air seat pad for even greater comfort and improved airflow SIZES: S-3XL WEIGHT: 178g (Large)
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WIND TUNNEL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE MILAN
The Free Aero Race short has been engineered as our premier race short. Our first Free Aero Race debuted in 2007 and has undergone continuous improvement as we develop new fabrics and construction methods and respond to feedback from our professional teams. We designed the Free Aero Race to be fast by concentrating on helping you get the most out of
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your body and by optimizing aerodynamics. The other main goal in this short is comfort, because the pros will be riding 30,000 km per year, and a four-hour ride isn’t even considered long. While the Free Aero Race short has been engineered for top-level racing, all its features make it an ideal short for whatever your cycling challenge.
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FREE AERO RACE:
THE BEST SHORT
“It’s probably the best short I’ve ever used. It’s great to have confidence in your equipment like that as well. After six hours in the saddle you’re still going to be in fighting shape for the finish.” – Jack Bauer, Cannondale Pro Cycling Team
FAST
We developed the Vortex dimpled fabric for the side panels and the new structured GiroAir leg band that helps induce turbulence to improve penetration through the air. In fact, our wind tunnel testing of the 2015 Cannondale-Garmin team-issue Free short showed a 10-watt improvement from the 2014 Body Paint bibshort at 50 km/h. That’s the same fast short that you can get in three different graphic treatments or in a custom design through our Servizio Corse program.
COMFORT
Six-hour races or training rides mean everything has to be right. Our Progetto X2 Air seat pad went through five modifications to improve it for this short. The race fit follows your every move. And we engineered a new bib strap yoke to better follow your body when in the cycling position. Seams are flat to prevent irritation.
PERFORMANCE We made this short to help your body perform. The Forza fabric has 38 percent Lycra® content to help support your muscles. The Free bib strap is a minimalist design so you don’t have an extra layer holding in heat while also not impeding stomach breathing at maximum effort. The Giro Air leg elastic spreads the load over a wider area so as not to constrict blood flow.
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CASTELLI TIP WASHING YOUR SHORTS When you wash these shorts, hang them to dry right side out in a shady, ventilated place. Direct sunlight can foster bacteria growth. Buy your shorts slightly snug. They’ve been engineered to perform best like that because the seat pad will be held in place and not move around.
FIND YOUR OWN
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FREE AERO RACE BIBSHORT KIT VERSION 4516002
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VELOCISSIMO
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Sublimated GIRO3 leg band elastic grips leg without binding
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KISS Air seat pad for all-day comfort
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Only 197g (Large)
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Anatomically constructed for exceptional fit and comfort in Affinity 210g fabric
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Reflective heat-transfer viz strips for visibility
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NEED FOR SPEED
We named this short with the Italian word for fast, really fast: Velocissimo. Then we gave it all the features that make it live up to its name, with nine-panel anatomic construction, sublimation GIRO3 leg grippers, our exceptionally comfortable KISS Air seat pad, and a new waistband construction for extra comfort. This short is perennially the best-selling short in our line because it hits all the features you need, especially the
legendary Castelli fit and styling. How do we make a short that’s this good at this level? All our shorts go through the same design, development and wear-test process, so our testers are looking to come as close as possible to our topof-the-line short, even for a short that’s not designed to race in the pro peloton.
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INSPIRED BY THE MOST INNOVATIVE BIBSHORT EVER In 1998 we rocked the world of cycling shorts with the Progetto Y. It had a new innovative 220-gram Lycra速 fabric, eight-panel true anatomic construction, innovative silicone gripper elastic, mesh bibs and that spectacular anatomic Progetto Y seat pad. Progetto Y was the inspiration for the Evoluzione short, with each of those components updated to make an extraordinarily comfortable performance short. Of particular note is the new ProDry 2Strati fabric, which uses a polyester inner layer with a nylon outer layer to move moisture away from the skin while gently compressing. The Progetto Y was our top-of-the-line short when it debuted, and this is certainly a worthy successor.
EVOLUZIONE BIBSHORT 4514008 Engineering breakthrough in comfort and performance ProDry 2 Strati fabric provides exceptional moisture management 8-panel anatomic construction Mesh bib straps KISS Air seat pad for proven comfort Innovative InMold silicone leg gripper with clean edge finish SIZES: S-3XL WEIGHT: 149g (Large)
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THE QUEEN OF ALL GRANFONDOS
The Maratona dles Dolomites is one of the most remarkable granfondo in the world, naturally presented by Castelli. This race has you climbing over legendary passes like Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau and Falzarego and demands the maximum from your equipment.
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BASE LAYERS
PRO ISSUE SLEEVELESS 4515538
PRO ISSUE SS 4515537
DRY IS GOOD - This is the perfect minimalist piece to keep you cool in warm weather. The fully open mesh serves mainly to hold the jersey off the skin, creating a layer of air between your skin and the jersey to help you maintain a constant body temperature. The fabric absorbs practically no moisture, and it weighs next to nothing so it won’t weigh you down. 001
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This is the perfect minimalist piece to keep you cool in warm weather. The fully open mesh serves mainly to hold the jersey off the skin, creating a layer of air between your skin and the jersey to help you maintain a constant body temperature. The fabric absorbs practically no moisture, and it weighs next to nothing so it won’t weigh you down. CORE MESH SLEEVELESS 4513029
CORE MESH SHORT SLEEVE 4513028
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GLOVES ARENBERG GEL GLOVE 4515025
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ROSSO CORSA CLASSIC GLOVE 4513032
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ROSSO CORSA 13 SOCK 4509047 ROSSO CORSA 9 SOCK 4509046 ROSSO CORSA 6 SOCK 4507072
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QUATTRO 9 SOCKS 4516028 QUATTRO 6 SOCKS 4516029 QUATTRO 3 SOCKS 4516030
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NANO FLEX WARMERS GREAT IN EVERY POSSIBLE CONDITION
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HOW DO THEY DO THAT? We always strive for total performance and total innovation, but sometimes we surprise ourselves. This Nano Flex fabric behaves just like our Thermoflex fabric in dry conditions, but then provides unbelievable water repellency when it starts raining. We don’t claim that it’s fully waterproof, but it’s the most effective product we’ve ever made for keeping you comfortable in all conditions. It’s just short of a miracle.
NANO FLEX WARMERS Water-resistant Nano Flex fabric Same breathability, stretch, and warmth as our standard Thermoflex warmers Double-sided silicone grippers keep the warmers in place Ankle zips (leg warmers) Great in every possible condition
These items have the beauty of simplicity, something a cyclist can rely on without complication. Not every day is sunny and warm. Nano Flex helps protect against the elements, mostly rain in the UK, while allowing you to layer and dress how cyclists have for years. Warmers are an essential part of every cyclist’s wardrobe, and with the benefit of Nano Flex treatment you can stay dry and warm.
NANO FLEX LEGWARMER 4510537
NANO FLEX ARMWARMER 4510536
NANO FLEX KNEEWARMER 4510538
SIZES: S-XL WEIGHT: 268g (Pair) 8°-16°C / 44°-60°F
SIZES: S-XL WEIGHT: 158g (Pair) 10°-16°C / 53°-60°F
SIZES: S-XL WEIGHT: 164g (Pair) 10°-16°C / 50°-60°F
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PRO REQUESTED PERFECTION BY STEVE SMITH CASTELLI BRAND MANAGER | @smittystuff
There’s no denying that the Gabba short-sleeved race jacket has been a game changer in pro cycling. Most of the peloton pulls it out whenever the weather is cold or wet. But sometimes the Gabba is too warm. Its allover protection can make it feel too hot for racing in cool conditions, so some of our Team Cannondale-Garmin riders asked for protection like the Gabba but with more breathability for milder conditions. Enter the Perfetto Light. It has the same cut as the Gabba, and allover water protection, but only the front is in Windstopper® fabric. The front is made in a Windstopper® fabric that’s 20 percent lighter than the Gabba. Then on the back we use our Nano Light Pro fabric, which is highly water repellent and stretchy but has no membrane to inhibit air exchange. The fabric is very tightly knit so you don’t feel the wind coming through, but it is open enough to prevent the moisture buildup that can happen with the Gabba during intense efforts or when the temperature rises. At first look you would think that this piece sits between the Gabba Jacket and the Fawesome Vest. Before we tried it, we thought it would be a nice-to-have garment for the pros for warmer wet races. But instead we found a new product type that covers 90 percent of the Gabba conditions and 90 percent of the Fawesome conditions and is the ideal garment for spring or fall rides, with or without rain, with an extremely wide comfort range. Perfetto means “perfect” in Italian. That’s the word that keeps coming out when wearing this jacket in a very wide range of conditions.
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PERFETTO LIGHT SHORT SLEEVE 4516045 Gore Windstopper® 150 fabric on front, sleeves and yoke for lightweight wind protection Nano Light fabric on the back sheds water but allows significant breathability 3 external rear pockets Long tail with reflective trim YKK® Vislon zipper for easy opening and closing SIZES: S-3XL WEIGHT: 257g (Large)
10°-20°C / 50°-68°F
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YOU’LL USE IT MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE
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It was the pros who first asked for a Gabba that’s not as hot as the Gabba but warmer than the Fawesome Vest. So we started from the Gabba and made the back in Nano Light fabric -- the same fabric as our Nano Flex tights but without the brushed fleece inside.
You make think that this is filling a very small niche. But just try it. It can cover most of the conditions of the Gabba (except wet racing and very cold), yet it handles warmer temperatures better. And the fit is exceptional, which is one more reason you’ll keep reaching for it.
This gives the piece a lot of breathability and keeps you from overheating inside. We further lightened it up by using a lighter weight of Windstopper® (a full 25% lighter than the one used on the Gabba) on the front.
The consensus of our Castelli test crew is that this piece doesn’t fully replace the Gabba or Fawesome, but it’s another arrow in your quiver that is ideally suited to cool temperatures, especially when it’s dry or there’s a risk of light rain.
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NANO LIGHT PRO BIBSHORT 4516046 Nano Light Pro fabric for cool and wet conditions Minimal seaming to minimize water entering Mesh bib straps Reflective screen-print logos Flat leg grippers KISS Air seat pad SIZES: S-3XL WEIGHT: 197g (Large)
10°-20°C / 50°-68°F
COOL AND/OR WET SPRING DAYS We made this short for spring conditions, when your riding goes from long winter rides in tights to higher intensity, and you’re riding no matter the weather. This short is made with our Nano Light Pro fabric, an unbrushed version of our Nano Flex fabric. This fabric has a tighter weave so it keeps out more water, and the 270 g weight makes this good for cool weather as well as providing great muscle support. We’ve minimized the seams to help keep the water out and provided reflective logos for extra visibility. The KISS Air pad is comfortable for your longest rides, and you won't even notice the low-profile gripper that keeps the leg in place.
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PERFETTO LIGHT SHORT SLEEVE
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FLANDERS BASE LAYER NANO LIGHT PRO BIBSHORT
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GABBA REPRESENTS EVERYTHING WE DO GABBA 2 4514511 Fully aero, fully breathable and fully protected Windstopper® X-Lite Plus fabric for lightweight total wind protection with water-repellent finish Nano Flex fabric insert under arms Storm-flap construction at back protects from wheel spray Silicone gripper on waistband to limit ride-up Full-length YKK Vislon® zipper with wind flap 3 rear pockets with drain mesh Rear reflective trim on pockets and flap for high visibility SIZES: S-3XL WEIGHT: 276g (Large)
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10°-18°C / 50°-64°F
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Products like the Gabba Jersey define Castelli. Innovation, performance, creating products that change Pro racing and make you more comfortable.
WE INVENTED THE GABBA AS A NO-COMPROMISE RACE PIECE
We didn’t expect it to be a huge commercial success, but we did expect it to give our pros an unfair advantage. We were mistaken on both accounts, especially the latter, because practically every pro went out and bought a Gabba and covered up the logos. And nearly every competitive company has come up with a copy. But the other pro riders still want this one. This one piece will change how you dress for cool conditions.
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THESE ARE THE SHORTS BY ASHLEY NORRIS GRUBER PHOTOGRAPHER | @ashleygruber
I’m extremely picky when it comes to bibshorts (who isn’t?). I feel like I’ve tried them all, trying to find a perfect short and seat pad that worked for the long rides. THIS IS IT!!
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I don’t race, but I love shorts that have everything on my treasured checklist: comfort, a women’s seat pad with the right shape, great leg bands that don’t give me horrible sausage legs, light weight and lie-flat bib straps. The women’s Free
Aero Race Bibshort has all those things and looks good, and I love it. I rode today, 82 miles, and never once had to readjust because of a bad fit or a sore behind. This is my short from now on!
FREE AERO W BIBSHORT 4515044 Vortex dimpled fabric on legs for aero performance Forza fabric on inner legs with 38% Lycra® content for perfect fit Carré engineered lie-flat bib strap construction for minimal coverage, maximum comfort Giro Air mesh-like leg gripper elastic for better grip distributed over larger area Flat-lock stitching Reflective detailing on back Women’s-specific Progetto X2 Air Donna seat pad for even greater comfort SIZES: XS-XL WEIGHT: 149g (Small)
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I RODE TODAY, 82 MILES, AND NEVER ONCE HAD TO READJUST BECAUSE OF A BAD FIT OR A SORE BEHIND.
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Every detail of this short is made for racing: muscle support, aerodynamic fit, comfort to let you concentrate on wringing every last bit of energy from your legs, minimized weight, and leg grippers that don’t cut off blood flow to your muscles. Even the printable spaces are optimized to keep your sponsors happy.
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The women’s version of this short is the closest Castelli comes to a sized-down version of the men’s short. That’s intentional because this is made for women racers, with the emphasis on the racer part. It has women’s-specific fit, women’s-specific bibs and front construction, and our women’s Progetto X2 Air Donna seat
pad. Our test crew has naturally included some nonracers, and the first thing they comment on is the extreme comfort. This will be your goto short even when you don’t have a number pinned on your jersey.
FREE AERO W SHORT 4515045 SIZES: XS-XL WEIGHT: 126g (Small)
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SPEEDY
ENDURANCE We get a lot of requests for a mid-range performance short, and this one is special. Our Endurance Evolution fabric is a high-modulous very flat LycraÂŽ fabric that feels extremely dry while giving just the right amount of compression. The waist construction eliminates stitching and elastic and lies completely flat. We use the GIRO3 leg band from our premium shorts and put in the freshly updated KISS Air seat pad.
VELOCISSIMA BIBSHORT 4515046 Endurance Evolution fabric provides optimum muscle support and feels dryer in nearly all conditions Newly engineered bib-strap construction is comfortable on a wide range of body shapes KISS Air women’s-specific seat pad for proven comfort Flat-form waist construction front and back GIRO3 lie-flat leg grippers SIZES: XS-XL WEIGHT: 158g (Small)
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VELOCISSIMA SHORT 4515047 SIZES: XS-XL WEIGHT: 136g (Small)
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BLACK/RIVIERA BLUE
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THE NAME CAN BE MISLEADING This jersey started life as a lightweight jersey to make climbing easier. But it turned out to be ideal for hot weather, and, surprisingly, it’s very good in cool weather or even rain (under a vest or jacket) because it has absolutely minimal moisture absorption. The inner lining keeps it modest and adds a nice desgin detail to one of our most technical jerseys ever. SIZES: XS-XL WEIGHT: 95g (Small)
CLIMBER’S W JERSEY 4515050 StradaPro 3D fabric on back provides support to pockets and UPF 16 protection 75 g/m2 Flusso 3D fabric on front and shoulders keeps the jersey light and dry Internal liner eliminates problems with transparency 3/4-length zip 3 rear pockets AirMesh arm bands
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RASPBERRY
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PASTEL BLUE
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SURF BLUE
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VERSATILE WITH A STYLISH LOOK
ISPIRATA JERSEY FZ 4516054 Micro-piqué fabric is a 95% polyester / 5% elastane blend for moisture management with good stretch YKK® Vislon zipper for easy sliding External zipper flap for clean styling with zip garage Silicone gripper elastic at waist “Floating” 3-pocket design with zippered key pocket Silicone tone-on-tone Castelli script logo Reflective heat-transfer viz strips SIZES: XS-XL WEIGHT: 129g (Small)
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PASTEL BLUE/CARIBBEAN
We made this as a versatile classic jersey that’s perfect for so many of your rides. The lightweight micro-piqué fabric keeps you cool and dry. It perfectly hits that fine line between a tight stretch jersey and a loose-fit jersey thanks to its soft hand and 5% elastane. | 38 |
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RIVIERA BLUE/SURF BLUE
It’s just right to keep you seriously confortable during tough workouts and long rides. The lightweight fabric and full-length zip help you beat the heat, all with a clean elegance that belies your effort level.
ANIMA JERSEY 4516055 Velocity Dry fabric on front for moisture management and stretch Prosecco Strada Donna back fabric for ventilation Dual-color YKK® Vislon zipper 3 rear pockets Silicone gripper elastic at waist Reflective heat-transfer viz strips SIZES: XS-XL WEIGHT: 85g (Small)
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RASPBERRY
EASIER SAID THAN DONE
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SURF BLUE
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Making a beautifully elegant high-performance solid-color jersey is a tough design brief, but it’s also a passion for the Castelli design team. It’s the little details that make this one special, like the phenomenal combination of Velocity Dry fabric on the front and Prosecco Strada Donna on the back. The differences in textures give visual appeal, but the magic is in the stretch and moisture management of the front along with the ventilation of the back. A contrasting sleeve hem matches the bi-color YKK® Vislon zipper with neck-protecting flap. Three full rear pockets with reflective viz strips and a silicone gripper elastic underline that this is a performance cycling jersey and not just a design exercise.
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BELLISSIMA SLEEVELESS 4515066 Lightweight sleeveless stretch fit jersey Invita Light stretch fabric with mesh fabric inserts on back of neck and side panels 3 rear pockets with easy-access side pockets Full length front zipper with sculpted neck line Castelli Bellissima perforated elastic waist SIZES: XS-XL WEIGHT: 113g (Small)
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BASE LAYERS
GLOVES
CORE MESH W SLEEVELESS 4514066
TESORO W GLOVE 4515071
THE SUMMER BASE LAYER - This is the perfect minimalist piece to keep you dry in warm weather. The fully open mesh serves mainly to hold the jersey off the skin, creating a layer of air between your skin and the jersey to help you maintain a constant body temperature. The fabric absorbs practically no moisture, and it weighs next to nothing so it won’t weigh you down.
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RIVIERA BLUE/ SURF BLUE
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PINK FLUO/ RASPERRY
DOLCISSIMA W GLOVE 4514069
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RASPEBERRY/ PINK FLUO
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ARENBERG W GEL GLOVE 4515070 001
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SOCKS
PINK FLUO/ MAGENTA
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BLACK/ TURBOLENCE
BELLISSIMA SOCK 4515074
SOFTEN YOUR RIDE Made for the rigors of the Arenberg Forest, the toughest stretch of cobbles at Paris-Roubaix. This glove features maximum gel padding to protect your hands. The Velcro opening and mesh back keeps it cool and comfortable. 013
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ROSA CORSA SOCK 4516060
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SURPRISINGL VERSATILE 010
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GABBA W 4515574 Fully aero, fully breathable and fully protected Windstopper® X-Lite Plus fabric for lightweight total wind protection with water-repellent finish Nano Flex fabric insert under arms Storm-flap construction at back protects from wheel spray Silicone gripper on waistband to limit ride-up Full-length YKK Vislon® zipper with wind flap 3 rear pockets with drain mesh Rear reflective trim on pockets and flap for high visibility SIZES: XS-XL
WEIGHT: 296g (Small) 10°-18°C / 50°-64°F
When we developed the original Gabba with the Cervélo TestTeam we knew it would be ideal for cold and wet racing. The first few years it remained a niche product for pro racers and a few people who understood how good it was in the wet. Then we started seeing the pros use it in cool, dry conditions and receiving consumer comments about how many people were using it those conditions as well.
Then it exploded, and now it gets described as “the best bit of kit I own” or “the best jacket I’ve ever had.” The women’s version is identical to the men’s version except for the fit and the availability of the violet color. It’s been proven in every single rainy pro race over the past five years, and despite every other company trying to copy it, there’s a reason why the pros are still buying the original Gabba.
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NEVER
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ForceField micro ripstop fabric is fully windproof and offers DWR rain protection Mesh lined collar becomes stuff sack Reflective Castelli wordmark logo Mesh side panels Reflective back tabs Cut long for lower body splash protection 8째-18째C / 44째-64째F
VELO W VEST 4514065
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ORANGE FLUO
VELO W JACKET 4514064
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ORANGE FLUO
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THE ART OF PACKING BY ANDREA PERON | CASTELLI RACE PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR
All successful pros have to master the art of packing a rain bag very early in their careers. For the pros, the rain bag is a vital piece of equipment in which they stash all the clothes and accessories that will keep them warmer or drier if the weather turns nasty. Riders will fall back to the team car and ask for gloves, jackets or booties, and then the mechanic in the car will have to be able to find the right pieces very quickly. As I learned when I was a pro, preparation and organization are essential. This bag is one of my favorite products because the red lining and all the mesh pockets make it extremely easy to find everything when you need it. The flip-open top with zip mesh pockets is a great idea that solves the problem of trying to find small accessories in the bottom of a bag.
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1. ROLLING TRAVEL BAG XL 8900101 2. ROLLING TRAVEL BAG 8900100 3. RACE RAIN BAG 8900106 4. GEAR BACKPACK 8900103 5. GEAR DUFFLE BAG 8900102 6. UNDERSADDLE XL 8900105 7. UNDERSADDLE MINI 8900104
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Even though I don’t put my Race Rain Bag into the team car anymore, it is still a great way to keep extra clothes, accessories and shoes organized for everyday training or when I am traveling. The bottom shoe compartment is great for quick access if the mechanic needs to get to the shoes after a crash, but for me I like that it can be separated when I travel. I was really surprised how much I can actually fit into the bag and how easy it is to find what I need. CASTELLI-CYCLING.COM | 47 |
QUEEN K AND WIND TUNNEL TESTED BY TIMOTHY O'DONNELL | @TOinTRI
Choosing the right race clothing is an individual matter, and sometimes athletes make the decision without any valid reason—giving no thought to aerodynamics, fabrics, seat pad and so on. I’d call myself quite picky when it comes to choosing the perfect equipment, and I spare no effort to improve my material. During my career, I’ve done countless aero testing sessions and know that bare skin isn’t really fast, but the central issue is fit. A race combo has to fit really well so that no unwanted aero drag is caused. The T1:Stealth Top is a piece I’ve always wanted to have as an option. I was involved in the development process of that top from the very beginning. In Kona 2013 a prototype made a decisive contribution to improve my bike split by almost 9 minutes.
But it also works in the opposite way: at cool temperatures I sometimes see it as an additional protection layer and wear it over my race suit. The full zip helps regulate my body temperature and makes the top trouble-free to put on in the hectic activity of T1. The fact that it offers the same two back pockets as my race suit means it is really easy to stow away and organize my nutrition or GPS trasmitter for life timing. The pockets provide lots of space and keep everything in place securely without causing disadvantageous drag. The T1:Stealth Top is so versatile that I sometimes find myself wearing it as a cycling jersey for my training sessions on the bike.
T1:STEALTH TOP 8614111 Wind-cheating speed skin for bike leg Velocity fabric on front, Velocity Mesh fabric on back and shoulders YKK® Vislon® zipper 2 rear pockets Elastic waist with silicone gripper elastic Sun protection from UPF 16 and up Lightweight to prevent overheating SIZES: S-3XL
Its short-sleeved construction not only provides great aerodynamics; it also protects me from the sun, and, soaked with water, it really is a great tool for keeping cool. That’s the main reason I sometimes even wear it for running.
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WEIGHT: 121g (Large)
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THE PROS SET A TREND Covered sleeves became indispensable for best possible aerodynamics on the bike. A few years ago professional athletes with short or even long sleeved race suits were smiled at. Castelli was one of the first triathlon clothing brand which introduced a short sleeved race suit with full zip, available for everyone in spring 2014 preceded by hours of testing in the wind tunnel and multiple prototype
sessions to guarantee the best possible fit and performance. The all new 2016 version is even more comfortable and can be worn for the entire race which means it allows enough freedom of movement also for swimming and running. It has been proven that covered sleeves are faster than skin. It took a little while to convince athletes but in the year 2015 this
trend couldn’t be overlooked. At Kona 2015 the top 10 men (16 of the top 20) were racing in short sleeved tops (women: six of the top 10). Who doesn’t want to be dressed like a pro and benefit from the same performance advantage as Ironman world champions.
PRO TIP PREPARE YOUR SLEEVES Frederik Van Lierde - 2013 Ironman World Champion Prepare your sleeves. In case of a non-wetsuit swim, wearing shortsleeved race tops/suits during swimming is prohibited. If you don’t want to go the aero benefits and comfort of your Sanremo, try this (optional: underneath your swimskin): 1. Unzip your Sanremo SS and roll it down to the waist. 2. Fold back the sleeves, inside out, and stow them so that they don’t slow you down in the water (best underneath your legal swimskin). 3. You can easily slide into the sleeves of the Sanremo Short Sleeve in T1 and benefit from the performance advantage for the rest of the race.
FREE SANREMO SUIT SHORT SLEEVE 8616073 SpeedFreak ventilated race fabric on front of upper portion Velocity mesh back gives wind-tunnel-proven speed on the bike YKK速 Camlock zipper FreeAero 2 hydro- and aero-optimized pockets Elbow-length sleeves for aerodynamics on bike Castelli-innovated Sanremo front construction allows easy nature breaks and ventilation in one-piece race suit Instadry Speed fabric on short is fast in the swim with minimal water absorption KISS Tri seat pad is comfortable on the bike and virtually disappears on the run 2 rear pockets 2 small pockets on hip for nutrition during run Giro Air leg gripper elastic SIZES: S-3XL
WEIGHT: 180g (Large)
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DEVELOPING, TRAINING AND RACING, WITH MIRINDA FREE W TRI SHORT 8616078
PRO TIP YES, YOU CAN RUN IN THEM Mirinda Carfrae - Triple Ironman World Champion
The liner in these shorts is a bit bigger and thicker than in most tri shorts, but you really appreciate the comfort on the bike. Of course, the trade-off is always on the run, but you don’t really even feel it on the run. Clearly it’s not slowing me down!
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FREE W TRI SINGLET 8616076
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San Diego, Low Speed Wind Tunnel Research on T1:Stealth Top and Free W Tri Short
Kona, Ironman World Championship 2015
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CARE INFORMATION
Maximize the product's performance and life span.
1. WASHING Washing instructions are printed on a white tag inside each piece of clothing. Following these instructions will help make sure that your gear will last as long as possible. Careful washing and maintenance will ensure the highest performance from your Castelli products and extend their useful life span. 1. Always read the care label before washing a piece of clothing. 2. Close all zips and Velcro fasteners and turn the garment inside out. 3. Hand or machine wash on a lukewarm permanent press cycle (max. 40°C / 104°F) 4. Use a small amount of liquid detergent, not powder detergents or any products that contain fabric softeners, conditioners, stain removers or bleach as they will affect garment performance. 5. Hang dry or dry flat. Do not tumble dry. 6. Castelli Nano Flex products and softshell jackets and wind vests can be tumbled dry on low heat for about 20 minutes to rejuvenate the water repellent finish.
2. HOW TO WASH NANO FLEX PRODUCTS To prolong the life of your Castelli Nano Flex garments, we recommend washing the products by hand or on a regular cycle in cool water, followed by line drying (we recommend washing most cycling apparel this way). 1. Hand or machine wash on a lukewarm permanent press cycle (max. 40°C / 104°F). 2. Use a small amount of liquid detergent, not powder detergents or any products that contain fabric softeners, conditioners, stain removers or bleach as they will affect garment performance. 3. Do not use a fabric softener! This can destroy wicking and water-repellent treatments. 4. Hang dry or dry flat. Do not tumble dry. 5. If necessary to reactive the water repellency, you can also tumble dry on low heat for about 20 minutes. If unable to tumble dry, iron the dry garment on gentle setting (warm, no steam) by placing a towel or cloth between the garment and the iron. Do not iron over the heat-transfer Castelli and Nano Flex letters.
4. WHAT TO DO WHEN A NANO FLEX PRODUCT LOSE ITS WATER REPELLENCY The Castelli Nano Flex fabric repels water through both a DWR finish and thanks to millions of ultra-tiny nanofilaments that cause water droplets to bead up on the surface of the garment and run off instead of pooling on the fabric and soaking through. The Nano Flex treatment will last approximately 40-50 washes. (Of course, the garment must be washed correctly; if the detergent contains fabric softener the treatment will disappear immediately). REACTIVATING THE NANO FLEX WATER REPELLENCY There are two ways to re-treat your Castelli Nano Flex garment and restore the water-resistant finish. 1. Apply a commercially available water-repellent spray-on softshell treatment agent. (See above for spray-on water-repellent treatment instructions.) 2. If necessary to reactive the water repellency, you can also tumble dry on low heat for about 20 minutes. If unable to tumble dry, iron the dry garment on gentle setting (warm, no steam) by placing a towel or cloth between the garment and the iron. Do not iron over the heat-transfer Castelli and Nano Flex letters.
3. WATER REPELLENCY WHAT TO DO WHEN A CASTELLI SOFTSHELL GARMENT STARTS TO ABSORB WATER WHAT TO DO WHEN A CASTELLI SOFTSHELL GARMENT STARTS TO ABSORB WATER Castelli breathable softshell garments have been treated with a durable water-repellant (DWR) finish, which keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated so that the breathable barrier can do its job. If the outer fabric starts to absorb water, the garment can lose up to 70% of its breathability as well as reducing water proofing. The outer coating needs to be replenished periodically to keep it from picking up water and dirt. You can rejuvenate the DWR finish by putting the garment in the dryer at low heat for about 20 minutes, or by ironing under low heat being careful not to melt the synthetic fibers of your garment. The DWR finish will wear off over time and you may want to re-treat your Castelli product’s water repellency by applying a commercially available water-repellent spray-on DWR treatment by following these instructions: MAKE SURE THE GARMENT HAS BEEN CLEANED PROPERLY Your Castelli softshell garment could be soaking up water just because it is dirty. First, try cleaning it. If it is fairly new or recently re-waterproofed, the DWR will be revitalized just from cleaning. But once the garment has been thoroughly worn, you will need to restore the water-resistant finish using a sprayon softshell treatment agent. Make sure to clean the garment first. SPRAY-ON WATER-REPELLENT TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make sure the garment has been cleaned properly and is dry. 2. Lay the garment out flat and spray the entire outer shell with the water-repellent finish, holding the bottle 15 cm from the surface. 3. Allow the water-repellent finish to soak in for 10-15 minutes. 4. Wipe off excess water-repellent finish with a damp cloth. Check carefully to make sure no areas have been missed. Remember, the garment will not become waterproof, but it will take longer for water to penetrate the outer fabric. SOFTSHELL TREATMENT PRODUCTS: Nikwax SoftShell Proof™ McNette We recommend spray-on finishes rather than wash-in finishes as it will effect the moisture management.
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