Castelli

Trasparente Long-Sleeve Jersey - Women's

Don’t put your bike away when temperatures drop. Just slide the Castelli Trasparente Full-Zip Jersey onto your shoulders and put it in the wind. The Trasparente is a cycling-specific women’s stretch softshell top with strategically placed fabric panels optimized for warmth and comfort in the saddle. There’s a good bit of Italian style thrown in there, as well.

Castelli used Windstopper X-Lite fabric for the areas that will be most affected by the wind during a ride. The front of the torso and the forearms are made with this 2-way stretch, completely windproof fabric. And, while it keeps the wind from freezing you out, it’s moisture-wicking and extremely breathable. That means it not only allows water vapor to escape to avoid clamminess, but it pulls moisture away from your skin and moves it to the surface of the fabric, where it’s quickly evaporated.

The back of the jersey is made with Castelli’s Warmer—a plush, fleecy fabric that traps heat while allowing moisture to escape. The jersey also features three back pockets, a 3.5cm gripper at the back, and a specially designed collar with a notch at the back that prevents bunching when you're looking up in the seated (pedal) position.