Castelli DO.DI.CI. Jacket 2026

The best jacket for high-intensity rides on cool days. Thanks to Castelli's Ristretto technology, only a small amount of air passes through the fabric and sweat evaporates 12 times more than with the previous technology.

Technical features:

• Weight: 212 g
• Temperature: 8°C - 15°C / 46°F - 59°F
• Fit: Race

Product features:

Next-generation breathability in a stretch jacket that is nothing like a jersey and a jacket, for cool to mild temperatures

Castelli’s exclusive Ristretto technology with engineered air permeability blocks most of the wind, letting in just enough to ensure exceptional breathability, 12 times higher than previous Castelli Perfetto jackets

Close fit, ideal for racing, but never too tight, thanks to the Ristretto stretch fabric

Minimalist design focused on speed and comfort

Easy opening with YKK® Vislon® zipper

3 rear pockets

Reflective trims at the bottom of the pocket for optimal visibility

Castelli collaborated with fabric innovator ITTTAI® to create an exclusive fabric that combines high elasticity, breathability, and water protection thanks to ITTTAI®’s expertise in membranes and lamination

The short-sleeve Gabba jacket for racing in the rain invented by Castelli was immediately appreciated also by those looking for a jacket for fast rides in autumn or spring, when it’s still necessary to keep body heat but traditional jackets are too heavy. Gabba was created to ride in the rain, and today Gabba R does it even better. But if, like most cyclists, you mainly use Gabba in dry conditions, DO.DI.CI. is the jacket for you. Gabba was created to ride in the rain, so priority was given to water protection rather than breathability. If this is not your case, we can offer you a more breathable jacket, ideal for dry days. The secret lies entirely in Castelli’s Ristretto technology. The term “engineered air impermeability” means mostly windproof fabrics that allow a tiny amount of air to pass through to eliminate more sweat and keep you drier. But how much air? DO.DI.CI., like the number 12, because this jacket offers air permeability 12 times higher than the old Gabba. It’s the same difference as hanging your shorts in a cold, damp room versus hanging them in a light breeze. The fabric is extremely stretchable, for an unmatched fit. And when it rains? The fabric doesn’t hold much road spray, but you can store an Ultra Rain Cape or a Squall Shell Jacket in the central pocket if you think it might rain during your ride. Available in short- and long-sleeve versions.