City Women's 100% Reflective Waterproof Commuter Cycling Jacket

What it actually does

Proviz built the City around one core idea: you should be impossible to miss. The fabric isn't just reflective in strips along the seams — the entire outer shell bounces headlights back at drivers, in every direction. We've seen plenty of jackets with a reflective panel on the back or a stripe down the arm. This is different. At night, the whole jacket lights up like a road sign. It's the kind of thing that makes drivers slow down before they're even close to you.

That visibility hook is the reason The Times, The Telegraph, and The Guardian have all featured the brand. Proviz didn't earn those mentions with marketing copy — the jacket is genuinely striking in person.

The waterproofing, honestly

The 5,000mm hydrostatic head rating keeps you dry in persistent light rain and shower conditions — what the industry calls "shower proof" territory. For a dry-season commuter or someone riding through unpredictable spring weather, that's perfectly adequate. If you regularly ride through sustained downpours or Scottish winters, you'll want something rated at 10,000mm or above. We'd rather tell you that upfront than have you caught out.

Seam-sealed construction does add real protection, closing the stitching holes that cheap jackets ignore. Combined with the adjustable Velcro cuffs and elasticated waistband, the jacket seals reasonably well at the edges — which matters as much as the fabric rating when water is blowing sideways.

The commuter details that matter

Proviz clearly talked to people who actually ride to work before designing this. The reinforced shoulders with mesh overlay address a specific pain point: backpack strap wear. Anyone who's watched their favorite jacket develop bald patches where the straps sit will appreciate this. Three pockets — front, rear, and one on the side — mean you're not choosing between your keys and your phone.

The underarm vents are worth calling out. Most vented cycling jackets put zips in the underarm, which adds complexity and a failure point. Proviz removed the zips entirely on this redesign, leaving open channels that work through movement. It's a quieter improvement, but you notice it on climbs.

The fleece-lined collar is a small thing that makes a real difference on cold morning starts. The back pleat gives the jacket enough stretch that you don't feel pinned to the handlebar on longer efforts.

Weight and feel

At roughly 500g (just over a pound), the City sits in a sensible middle ground — light enough that it doesn't feel like a burden, substantial enough that you're not second-guessing the waterproofing in a drizzle. It's not a packable racing cape. It's a jacket that lives on a hook by the door and goes on every morning without a second thought.

Who it's for

The City is a commuter jacket, not a sportive jacket. It's shaped for road bikes and urban geometry, and the reflective fabric makes the most sense for riders dealing with traffic, streetlights, and early or late hours. If that describes your ride, we'd reach for it before most things in this price range.