Behind the technology built for changing conditions.

Weather is never something an athlete can control.

A downpour on the way to training. A cold morning on the pitch. Changing conditions between sessions. For athletes performing at their best, the elements can quickly become another distraction to manage. ProTek is designed to make sure they don’t have to.

Applied as a coating to the surface of the fabric, ProTek repels water while leaving the underlying handle of the fabric unaffected. The result is protection from the elements without compromising the premium feel expected from Castore performance apparel.

Performance doesn't stop when the weather changes.

ProTek is designed for the moments when athletes need to keep moving regardless of what the conditions bring. From outdoor training to travelling to and from venues, the technology adds another layer of protection without adding unnecessary distraction.

“The right garments with ProTek technology mean the athlete’s journey stays distraction-free,” explains the Castore product designer. That can be particularly important across elite sport, where training schedules continue through cold winter sessions and teams travel between environments around the world. When the elements become another challenge, the garment should be one less thing to think about.

The Garcia 3.0 Jacket is a natural expression of that philosophy.

One of Castore’s biggest icon pieces, it is designed to move across the different stages of an athlete’s training day, from warm-up and high-intensity work through to recovery and travel. Its water-resistant outer fabrication repels the elements while retaining the flexibility required for movement, while shaped raglan sleeves provide a full range of motion.

The Garcia 3.0 is designed to adapt as conditions change, providing protection when the weather turns and ventilation when the intensity rises. It is a balance of versatility and performance that makes it equally suited to the start of a session, the work itself and everything that follows.

Technology only matters if it performs when the athlete needs it to.

Before ProTek reaches the finished product, Castore puts its performance through rigorous testing during the early development process, establishing that the fabric can deliver against the required standards. But laboratory testing is only part of the process. Castore athletes are integral to the testing and feedback stage, helping assess how products perform in the environments they are ultimately designed for.

Because the purpose of ProTek is simple not to ignore how the elements affect training, but to make it less relevant. When rain arrives, training continues. When conditions change, movement doesn't have to. And when the athlete has one less distraction to think about, they can focus on what matters. Performing.