The Perfetto Light W can be best described as a summer weight Gabba offering female cyclists a lightweight windproof fabric over the front and shoulders with a water beading but highly breathable stretch back. Ideally suited to cool dry summer temperatures, or when there's just a risk of light rain.
Using the same principles of the men's Perfetto Light this ladies version has been created from the ground up for a perfect fit with the female form.
It was the Castelli sponsored professional athletes who first asked for a Gabba that was not as hot as the Gabba but warmer than the Perfetto Vest. To this end, Castelli started with the Gabba and made the back in Nano-Light fabric - like Nano-Flex but without the thermal qualities. This gave the piece a lot more breathability and kept you from getting sweaty inside but it was still too warm.
So Castelli further lightened it up by using a lighter weight of Windstopper 150 Fabric (a full 25% lighter than the one used on the Gabba) on the front and the Perfetto Light was created.
You may think that this is filling a very small niche. But all we can say is try it. The Perfetto Light can cover most of the conditions of the Gabba (except wet racing and very cold), yet it handles warmer temperatures much better. And the fit is exceptional, which is one more reason you'll keep reaching for it.
Key Features
- The Castelli Perfetto Light women's summer weight Gabba.
- Gore® Windstopper® 150 fabric offers lightweight breathable wind and rain protection.
- 150 Fabric is on the front, arms and shoulder yolk
- Nano Light fabric on the back and inner arm sheds water but allows significant breathability
- Three external pockets
- New family tail with reflective Castelli wordmark
- YKK® Vislon zipper for easy opening
- Sizes women's XS-XL
- Weight 225g (small)
- Castelli comfort range 10Ëš-20ËšC