Perfetto 4 Bike Jacket

$330.00
Athletic Fit
Item: 601373A2N32
By: Castelli
Color: Hibiscus
Size: Small
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Description

A seasonal favorite and engineered for women who ride through anything, Castelli's Perfetto 4 Jacket delivers revolutionary protection from wind and rain in temps in the high 30's to 50's (or as a layer in colder weather). This is the jacket that does it all. This generation of the Perfetto uses PFAS-free Polartec® AirCore™ membrane, making it fully windproof (front and back) and water-resistant defense with an industry-leading level of breathability.

Strategic features like a top/bottom 2-way opening full-length zipper moves heat while preventing the jacket from flapping. Three drainable rear pockets carry essentials, reflective details ensure visibility, and taped shoulder seams plus extended tail lock out rain - making this soft-shell jacket your go-to armor for cold weather. When the forecast is unpredictable but your ride isn't, perfection has a name - Perfetto 4. Athletic fit.

product Detail
• lightly insulated for cool conditions; can extend to cold conditions with an extra insulation layer
• top- and bottom-opening YKK Vislon zipper
• taped shoulder seams for added rain protection and durability
• 3 rear open pockets with drain holes
• reflective features on center back pocket for visibility in low light
• longer drop tail design with reflective stripe for added coverage & visibility
• membrane and all fabrics are PFAS-free
• athletic fit
fit notes
Athletic fit – size up for a looser fit.

See our guides to fit and rise, and sizing tips and info.
product care
To get the most out of your performance wear, we suggest that you wash on delicate cycle using cool temps, mild detergent, with like colors. Line dry if possible or on low heat in your dryer. Don't iron or dry clean.
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Product Features

Breathable

Allows vapor to escape, so you feel drier and more comfortable.

Reflective

Helps you be more visible to traffic in low light conditions.

Water Resistant

Blocks or repels light rain and spray, keeping you warmer and drier.

Windproof

Blocks wind to keep you warmer in cooler conditions.

Questions & Answers

The Perfetto 4 Bike Jacket is built for cool-to-cold riding in the high-30s to 50 degree Fahrenheit range as a standalone piece. It's lightly insulated for that core range and provides combined wind and rain protection. If you ride in colder conditions, the Perfetto 4 is meant to be worn as a layer over an additional insulation piece rather than alone. Riders who want one jacket to handle unpredictable cool-weather forecasts find it covers the range where wind, chill, and intermittent rain all show up together.

Yes. The Perfetto 4 Bike Jacket uses a PFAS-free Polartec AirCore membrane that is fully windproof front and back, with water-resistant defense and taped shoulder seams plus an extended tail to lock out rain. This matters because many soft-shells only block wind up front, leaving your back exposed. The Perfetto 4 is a true multi-weather soft-shell rather than a single-purpose wind or rain piece, so it's well suited to days when the forecast could go either way and you don't want to carry two garments.

The Perfetto 4 Bike Jacket is engineered to manage heat on harder efforts through dual venting. A top and bottom opening full zip lets you adjust airflow, and zippered side vents dump heat when you're working hard, all while keeping the jacket from flapping in the wind. The Polartec AirCore membrane also offers a high level of breathability. This combination lets riders maintain intensity in cool conditions without the clammy overheating that forces you to unzip and lose wind protection entirely.

The Perfetto 4 Bike Jacket is rated for high-30s to 50 degree Fahrenheit conditions as a standalone piece. For colder rides it works as an outer layer over additional insulation rather than alone. If most of your riding happens well below freezing and you want a single jacket that handles the cold without layering underneath, the Core Bike SubZ Bike Jacket is built around cold-weather insulation and is the better fit. Choose the Perfetto 4 when your range centers on cool-to-cold with the option to layer for occasional deep cold.

The Perfetto 4 Bike Jacket offers water-resistant defense with taped shoulder seams and an extended tail, built as a combined wind and rain soft-shell for cool-to-cold riding. If your riding regularly involves sustained, heavy rain and waterproofing is your primary concern, a dedicated rain jacket such as the Ultra Rain Bike Jacket is the better choice. The Perfetto 4 earns its place when you need versatile wind and rain protection in one breathable layer, not maximum waterproofing for prolonged downpours.

The Perfetto 4 Bike Jacket is lightly insulated and windproof front and back, which makes it well suited to cool-to-cold conditions in the high-30s to 50 degree Fahrenheit range. In warm weather it would be more protection than you need. If temperatures are mild but variable and you simply want something to block an occasional breeze or light chill, a packable wind shell like the Mistral Packable Bike Jacket that stuffs into a jersey pocket is a more appropriate match than the Perfetto 4.

The Perfetto 4 Bike Jacket has an athletic fit, meaning it's cut close to the body to sit smoothly under wind and limit flapping at speed. If you prefer a looser fit, or if you plan to layer insulation underneath for colder rides, sizing up gives you that room. Since the Perfetto 4 is designed to function both as a standalone cool-weather jacket and as an outer layer in deeper cold, your layering plans should guide whether you choose your usual size or go up one.

The Perfetto 4 Bike Jacket includes three drainable rear pockets that carry essentials and shed water rather than trapping it, which is practical on wet rides. Reflective details improve your visibility in the low light and overcast conditions common during cool-to-cold seasons. Combined with its windproof, water-resistant soft-shell construction, these features make the Perfetto 4 a self-contained option for longer cool-weather rides where you want to carry food, tools, and layers without a separate bag.