How popular isCastelli?
In September 2026, people searched for Castelli by name about 200 times in New Zealand, a 16.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.28% of all New Zealand base layer brand searches, placing Castelli seventh out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about base layer brands, Castelli did not appear in any of the answers.
Castelli is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
MacpacShare of searches 82.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Mons RoyaleShare of searches 15.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ColumbiaShare of searches 0.57%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
IcebreakerShare of searches 0.57%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CastelliShare of searches 0.28%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top base layer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Castelli did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Macpac5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mons Royale5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Icebreaker4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Devold2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Columbia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Burton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Castelli0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
First Lite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about base layer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which base layer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best base layer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best base layer brand in New Zealand for cold weather?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“thermal base layer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“merino base layer nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which base layer brands compete with Castelli?
Share of searches by month for Macpac, Mons Royale, Castelli. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Macpac | Mons Royale | Columbia | Icebreaker | Burton | Devold | Castelli | First Lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90% | 7.9% | 0.48% | 0.56% | 0.14% | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Nov 2025 | 89% | 9.4% | 0.34% | 0.49% | 0.09% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 91.1% | 7.6% | 0.43% | 0.28% | 0.07% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 90.6% | 7.7% | 0.52% | 0.34% | 0.13% | 0.31% | 0.21% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 88.9% | 9% | 0.53% | 0.46% | 0.16% | 0.38% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 87.3% | 10.9% | 0.44% | 0.46% | 0.11% | 0.31% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.9% | 11% | 0.58% | 0.37% | 0.16% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 86.7% | 11.2% | 0.62% | 0.41% | 0.16% | 0.25% | 0.38% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 88.6% | 9.5% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.22% | 0.22% | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.3% | 13.4% | 0.57% | 0.54% | 0.46% | 0.3% | 0.25% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.8% | 15.5% | 0.72% | 0.59% | 0.53% | 0.29% | 0.23% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.4% | 15.2% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 82.4% | 50.4K | -16.1% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.2% | 9.3K | -18.3% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.57% | 350 | -34% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.57% | 350 | -18.6% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.34% | 210 | -46.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.34% | 210 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 0.28% | 170 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 0.23% | 140 | -33.3% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th |
1.
Macpac82.4%
Held 1st. 50.4K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
15.2%
Held 2nd. 9.3K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.
Columbia0.57%
Held 3rd. 350 estimated branded searches, -34% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.57%
Held 4th. 350 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Burton0.34%
Held 5th. 210 estimated branded searches, -46.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
Devold0.34%
Held 6th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Castelli0.28%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.23%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 140 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Castelli and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Castelli
15 comparisons
- Castelli vs Endura
- Castelli vs MAAP
- Castelli vs Rapha
- Castelli vs Tineli
- Castelli vs Troy Lee Designs
- Assos vs Castelli
- Burton vs Castelli
- Castelli vs Columbia
- Castelli vs Devold
- Castelli vs Icebreaker
- Castelli vs Macpac
- Castelli vs Mons Royale
- Castelli vs First Lite
- Castelli vs Fox Racing
- Castelli vs Pearl Izumi
How has branded search demand for Castelli changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Castelli in New Zealand fell from 240 to 200.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Castelli fell from 5th to 7th among base layer brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand base layer brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Macpac gained share of searches among base layer brands in New Zealand, from 81.8% to 82.4%.

In September 2026, Castelli rose from 8th to 7th among base layer brands in New Zealand.

In September 2026, First Lite fell from 7th to 8th among base layer brands in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Burton in New Zealand rose 133.3% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 210 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Mons Royale in New Zealand rose 77.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.3K to 9.3K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Devold in New Zealand rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in September 2026.
How are Castelli’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Castelli’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- castelli
- castelli cycling
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Where does Castelli compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base layer brands | 7th of 8 | 0.28% | Shown above |
| Bib shorts brands | 5th of 7 | 7% | Show ranking |
| Cycling jersey brands | 4th of 5 | 7.5% | Show ranking |
| Long sleeve jersey brands | 4th of 6 | 8.7% | Show ranking |
| Bike gloves brands | 4th of 6 | 7.6% | Show ranking |

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