About the brand
First established in 1935, this Japanese company has been designing and manufacturing skiwear since 1954. Throughout the decades, Descente pushed forward with skiwear fabric and design innovation. They focus on functionality down to the smallest details.
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Fabric technologies
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Developed by fabric specialist Toray. Dermizax is a soft, stretchy, nonporous laminated fabric with superior waterproofing and anti-condensation features. The outer layer stops water from entering, while the inner layer absorbs and expels moisture to the outside where it dries quickly to keep you dry and comfortable. Dermizax 4-way Stretch has an 85% nylon/15% elastane face fabric and is rated at 20,000mm water resistance and 15,000g/m2/24 breathability. Dermizax Matte Stretch has a 100% polyester face fabric with mechanical stretch and is rated at 20,000mm water resistance and 20,000g/m2/24 breathability.
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