This Castelli Idro 3 Black jacket is a must - have for cyclists. It's fully waterproof, highly breathable, and incredibly lightweight and packable, taking up just half a jersey pocket. While it excels as a rain jacket, you'll find yourself using it 95% of the time in dry conditions too. It's so compact that it's always in your center pocket, ready for a cold descent, a coffee break, or when waiting for your riding mates. The name Idro 3 has meaning: 'Idro' (Italian for hydro) shows its great water - proof and breathability features, and the '3' indicates it's the third iteration, nearly perfect for a shell jacket. The back has a large high - stretch GORE - TEX® panel. This gives it a trim fit without flapping fabric, yet it can expand to fit around full pockets or those with a bit of a belly. We've refined every aspect, from the fit and construction to the large reflective panels and new internal wrist gaiters. It weighs less than many jerseys. However, its lightweight fabric is a bit fragile. Key features include: being the lightest and most packable fully waterproof Castelli GORE - TEX® jacket, using GORE - TEX® SHAKEDRY™ technology for great water - shedding and breathability, having a GORE - TEX® Topo stretch fabric on the lower back, reflective tape on sleeve backs for low - light visibility, a YKK® Vislon® waterproof zipper for ventilation, an internal wrist gaiter to keep water out, suitable for temperatures between 4°C - 18°C (39°F - 64°F), and a performance fit.
How to use: Keep this jacket in your jersey pocket at all times. When it starts to rain or you feel cold on a descent, just take it out and put it on. Zip up the YKK® Vislon® waterproof zipper, and adjust it for ventilation as needed. Make sure the internal wrist gaiter seals your wrist and integrates with your glove. Notice: The fabric is lightweight and a bit fragile, so avoid sharp objects and rough handling. Maintenance: After use, gently clean it with mild detergent and lukewarm water. Let it air dry naturally. Don't wring it or use a dryer. Store it in a cool, dry place when not in use.
