Castelli · Cycling Rain Jackets
Castelli Perfetto RoS 2 GORE-TEX Windstopper Green Men's Medium Cycling Jacket
Skip until Castelli confirms PFAS-free status on this model.
Castelli does not disclose PFAS use or avoidance for this jacket. GORE-TEX membranes traditionally contain Teflon-type coating; water-repellent coating finish composition unstated. No third-party verification available.
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Material
GORE-TEX Windstopper (Teflon-family coating membrane, water-repellent coating treatment unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Castelli Perfetto RoS 2 GORE-TEX is made of, ingredients and materials
GORE-TEX Windstopper is a Teflon-family coating-based membrane bonded to nylon or polyester shell fabric. The membrane itself is engineered to shed water while blocking wind and is inherently PFAS-reliant for its hydrophobic function. The water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) topcoat applied to the outer surface is unspecified by Castelli but is typically PFAS-based in this product class to maintain water beading over time.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Antimony in polyester shell
Outer shell is likely polyester; antimony trioxide is a common polymerization catalyst. Typical levels in apparel fabric are low and not a primary hazard in adult wear, but not ruled out without material testing.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
GORE-TEX bonding adhesives and membrane casting solvents may off-gas slightly during storage and early wear. This is typically minimal in cured, finished products but is not quantified by the brand.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-intensive finishing is typical in GORE-TEX membrane products. Castelli does not list or flag formaldehyde concerns for this model in available documentation.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in synthetic textiles
Green colorant origin is not disclosed by Castelli. Premium cycling brands typically use non-restricted azo dyes, but no certification (e.g., Oeko-Tex, GOTS) is claimed here.
Flame retardants
No flame-retardant treatment is standard in cycling jackets. Castelli does not advertise flame resistance for this model.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Castelli, owned by Dorel Sports, has not published a public commitment to PFAS reduction or PFAS-free alternatives for their GORE-TEX range as of available records. The brand does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry or fluorochemical content on product pages. This silence is notable given competitor transparency trends and the established PFAS prevalence in technical cycling wear.
How it compares in its category
GORE-TEX Windstopper jackets are standard in mid-to-premium cycling apparel and carry inherent PFAS exposure. Non-membrane alternatives using mechanical weaves or PU coatings exist but sacrifice windproofing. Some brands (e.g., Paragon, smaller labels) now offer PFAS-free water-repellent coating on conventional fabrics; mainstream cycling brands including Castelli have not widely adopted these. This product sits in the PFAS-intensive segment of the category.
If you buy it
Wash infrequently and separately to minimize PFAS leakage to household water and fabrics. Use cool water and mild detergent; avoid fabric softeners which can clog the membrane. Do not dry clean, as solvents may degrade the Teflon-family coating layer. Replace when seams leak or membrane delamination appears; GORE-TEX longevity is typically 3-5 years with regular cycling use.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Castelli has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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