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Castelli says "Performance cycling will never be the same again" with what it hopes is your new best waterproof cycling jacket

Castelli have teamed up with Polartec® on a new material called AirCore™ which it seems pretty confident will transform your view of waterpoof and breathable clobber, without forever chemicals

Cycling Weekly

Castelli launches Perfetto RoS 3, ditching Gore-Tex - here's why I prefer the old one

A highly technical garment with environmentally-friendly construction, but too breezy for proper winter conditions, so you'll need a better base layer (and a waterproof hardshell too)

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Peak Performance Freelight Polartec Power Grid Crew review: a lightweight mid-layer for active pursuits

The Freelight Polartec Power Grid Crew is an ultralight mid-layer with a relaxed fit and an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio

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Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Vest reviewed: a gilet with more protection than most

A sleeveless waterproof sounds like a strange idea, but in certain circumstances, the Magic Vest offers a combination of protection, comfort and breathability that few of the alternatives can match.

Cycling Weekly

Breathable waterproof fabrics: 6 high-performing, rain-ready fabrics that rival Gore-Tex

Discover six breathable waterproof fabrics that deliver ultimate weather protection while keeping you from getting clammy on the dampest of days

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Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Men’s Air Bottoms review: flighty light undies for tackling trails, crags and summits

Adventure-ready boxer briefs so breathable they’re barely there

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Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Air Base Layer review: a peak-performance undergarment

Ultra lightweight and mountain-ready, this base layer is part of a smart ensemble designed for skyscraping escapades, but works well as a stand-alone top

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Haglöfs L.I.M. ZT II Air midlayer review: we love lightweight gear, but is this top pushing the 'less is more' mantra too far?

A highly unusual minimalist mountain-orientated midlayer

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Maap Aeon LS Jersey review: Are high summer long sleeve jerseys a thing now?

Brilliant fit, clean aesthetics, and impeccable breathability means this is a long sleeve jersey I’d reach for even in high summer

Cycling News

New MAAP Aeon range uses Polartech Delta fabrics to air cooling for big days in the saddle.

Endurance kit uses technical fabrics and a gravel seat pad for comfort

Cycling News

Patagonia's massively popular fleece gets a redesign for 2025 – it seems like a must-have for mountain folk

The R1 fleece is designed with input "from thousands of climbing hours"

Gore Wear Gore-Tex Insulated Trigger gloves review: The last word in deep winter protection

The Insulated Trigger gloves are the most capable winter gloves I have used

Cycling News

Le Col Pro All Weather Gilet review: warmth, protection and pockets but barely packable

An insulated gilet designed to be worn for the duration of chilly, mid-season rides

Cycling Weekly

Madison DTE Waterproof Primaloft Thermal gloves review: Quality winter gloves that punch above their weight

The Madison DTE waterproof gloves have nearly every winter glove feature I like to see and are cheaper than some more premium brands

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Castelli Unlimited Puffy Vest review: Packable Polartec fleece for a range of riding

The Unlimited Puffy vest uses lightweight fleecy insulation to add warmth, but it does come at a price

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Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha waterproof jacket review: it’s what’s on the inside that counts

The lightweight Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha jacket is a breathable waterproof shell with funky fluffy insulation for extra warmth

Cycling Weekly

Santini Guard Neos rain jacket review

Boasting high waterproofness and breathability without the use of PFAS, can the Santini Guard Neos really deliver the ultimate rainwear performance while meeting eco ideals?

Cycling Weekly

Santini Alpha Pack Vest review: the unlikely garment that's revolutionised my winter cycling forever

The thermal cycling vest that I didn't know I needed, and would now be lost without.

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R.A.D walks into the wildside with adventure-ready apparel

The collection is made with Polartec Thermal Pro, to keep you warm without weighing you down

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Do cycling jackets have to get a lot worse for the environment to get a bit better?

Will our waterproof cycling rain jackets still keep out the elements now that the old way of manufacturing is being banned

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Ronhill Men’s Tech Golden Hour Tee Review: a premium running t-shirt for hot conditions

Some like it hot: we hit the trails in the heat with Ronhill’s Tech Golden Hour Tee, an advanced running top boasting Polartec’s Delta fabric

Evening Standard

Best gilets for men: Stylish black, fleece and heated options

The gilet is a versatile layering piece perfect for the transitional season and beyond

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Passenger Men’s Backroads Recycled Polartec Fleece review: a cozy top for backcountry bliss

I camp, hike and loaf around in the Passenger Backroads Recycled Polartec Fleece, a stylish and sustainable top for time in the great outdoors

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66° North Snaefell jacket review: a classy waterproof, redesigned to be better for you and the planet

The newly re-released, Icelandic-designed 66° North Snaefell is a top-performing jacket made with Polartec’s new partly plant-based Power Shield Pro material

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Jack Wolfskin Moonrise 3-in-1 jacket: A versatile waterproof that gets the job done in an understated way

This minimalist two-layer shell zips apart so you can add or remove insulation, depending on the conditions

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