Castelli

Castelli is an Italian cycling clothing brand with origins in 1876 in Milan. It is owned by Manifattura Valcismon, which bought it in 2003, and is based in Fonzaso in the Veneto.

What is Castelli?

Castelli is one of the oldest names in cycling apparel. According to Wikipedia, the brand dates to 1876, when Gianni Vittore opened a shop in Milan. It is now based in Fonzaso, in the Veneto region of Italy.

History

Wikipedia records that Manifattura Valcismon Spa, the current parent company, bought Castelli in 2003. The sources consulted do not describe the intervening ownership in detail.

Products and positioning

Castelli makes jerseys, jackets, shorts and T-shirts, mainly for cycling and triathlon. It is positioned in the premium performance segment, with an emphasis on race-level kit and on the use of its products by professional teams.

Teams and sponsorship

Wikipedia notes that Castelli has supplied professional teams, including Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team and Ceratizit-WNT Pro Cycling Team from 2022, and that it is connected with the jerseys of the Giro d'Italia. These associations provide technical feedback and brand visibility among serious road cyclists.

Business model and distribution

The sources consulted do not describe Castelli's sales channels in detail. Like most cycling apparel brands of its size, it sells through specialist bike retailers and online, but this should be confirmed with the company.

Why it matters

Castelli combines a nineteenth-century origin with a modern race-apparel business, and is a reference point for Italian cycling apparel alongside Santini.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Castelli?

Castelli is owned by Manifattura Valcismon Spa, which bought the brand in 2003, according to Wikipedia.

Where is Castelli from?

Castelli is an Italian brand. It dates to 1876 in Milan and is now based in Fonzaso in the Veneto.

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