FALL 2009 // LegendAry perFormAnce
TWo THoUSAnd nIneSETTING THE STANDARD IN APPAREL PERFORMANCE.
MEN’S CYCLE 04
WOMEN’S CYCLE 17
BASELAYERS 24
ACCESSORiES 27
MEN’S ATHLETiC 36
WOMEN’S ATHLETiC 40
SiziNg 47
TECHNOLOgY 48
CONTENTS
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WHAT DRIVES DESCENTE?Seventy yearS of experience and a collective paSSion for Sport while crafting the fineSt technical apparel available today.
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MEGAHEAT
Warmth from sweat? MegaHeat® fabric reacts with
moisture and infrared radiation, warming by up to
4 degrees Celsius. Usually our body temperature drops
while working out in cold weather. MegaHeat® warms up
as it moves sweat from the skin to the outer-face of the
material keeping you both warm AND dry at the same time.
This ‘Thermal by Wicking’ process is as technologically
advanced as it gets. And MegaHeat® is constructed with
multi hollow fibers making it extremely light weight while
effectively retaining body heat.
50 0 9 F A L L // M E N ’ S C Y C L E M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 94
13110VELTEC LONG SLEEVE jERSEY
THERMAL SpY™ fABRiC
zippERED SLEEvES
DRAfT-fLAp BEHiND fRONT zippER
TWO piECE CLEAN-fiNiSHED COLLAR
THREE REAR pOCkETS AND A fOURTH HiDDEN pOCkET
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: THERMAL SpY™COLORS: vELTEC
(by/ir) (rl)
(bK)
(bKrl) (tr)
(ir) (tr)
(bKtr) (ir)
(rl) (veltec)
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: MEgAHEAT® | MEgAHEAT® vELOM™COLORS: BLACk/TRUE RED (BkTR), BELLOW YELLOW /iRON (BY/iR), BLACk/ROYAL (BkRL)
MEgAHEAT® BODY
MEgAHEAT® BONDED TO vELOM™ iN CRiTiCAL AREAS
TippED COLLAR WiTH CiNCH
MAgNETiC CLOSURES AT COLLAR
HiDDEN fRONT Mp3 pOCkET
gRippER AT WAiSTBAND
STRATEgiCALLY pLACED REfLECTiviTY
THREE REAR pOCkETS, iNCLUDiNg WATERpROOf CENTER pOCkET
13119ROCkET jERSEY
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: THERMAL SpY™ COLORS: iRON (iR), ROYAL (RL), TRUE RED (TR)
THERMAL SpY™ fABRiC
zippERED SLEEvES
DRAfT-fLAp BEHiND fRONT zippER
TWO piECE CLEAN-fiNiSHED COLLAR
THREE REAR pOCkETS AND A fOURTH HiDDEN pOCkET
SiziNg: SM-XXL TECH: MEgAHEAT®COLORS: ROYAL (RL), BLACk (Bk), iRON (iR) TRUE RED (TR)
MEgAHEAT® fABRiC
SUBLiMATED LOgOED SHOULDER pANELS
fUNNEL-NECk CONSTRUCTiON
DRAfT-fLAp BEHiND fRONT zippER
THREE REAR pOCkETS
DESCENTE gRippER AT pOCkET OpENiNgS
gRippER AT WAiSTBAND
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jETSTREAM LONG SLEEVE jERSEY
SIGNATuRE LONG SLEEVE jERSEY
7M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 96 0 0 9 F A L L // M E N ’ S C Y C L E
TERRAvENT™ 100% RECYCLED pOLYESTER
fULL zip fRONT
LOgOED gRippER AT BACk WAiST
DRAfT-fLAp BEHiND fRONT zippER
THREE REAR pOCkETS
SiziNg: SM-XXL TECH: TERRAvENT™COLORS: TRUE RED (TR), iRON (iR), ROYAL (RL) YELLOW (YL)
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: THERMAL SpY™COLORS: YELLOW (YL), ROYAL (RL), TRUE RED (TR)
THERMAL SpY™ fABRiC
zippERED SLEEvES
DRAfT-fLAp BEHiND fRONT zippER
TWO piECE CLEAN-fiNiSHED COLLAR
THREE REAR pOCkETS AND A fOURTH HiDDEN pOCkET
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TERRAVENT LONG SLEEVE jERSEY
GRIFFIN LONG SLEEVE jERSEY COLDOuT bIb SHORT COLDOuT bIb kNICkER
COLDOuT kNICkER
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
fLAT-SEAM CONSTRUCTiON THROUgHOUT
DESCENTE STEALTH™ CHAMOiS
SiLiCONE LOgOED gRippER AT HEM
SiziNg: SM-XLTECH: COLDOUT™ | D-vENTE™ | STEALTH™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
D-vENTE™ MESH BiB
fLAT-SEAM CONSTRUCTiON THROUgHOUT
DESCENTE STEALTH™ CHAMOiS
SiLiCONE LOgOED gRippER AT HEM
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: COLDOUT™ | D-vENTE™ | STEALTH™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
D-vENTE™ MESH BiB
DESCENTE STEALTH HDi™ CHAMOiS
fLAT-SEAM CONSTRUCTiON THROUgHOUT
NEW SiLiCONE, LOgO gRippER AT ELASTiC HEM
UpDATED pATTERN AND fiT
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: COLDOUT™ | D-vENTE™ | STEALTH HDi™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
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(ir) (rl) (yl)(tr)
9M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 98 0 0 9 F A L L // M E N ’ S C Y C L E
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: COLDOUT™ | D-vENTE™ STEALTH™ COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
D-vENTE™ MESH BiB
fULL-LENgTH 6-pANEL CONTOUR fiT
ANkLE zippERS
REfLECTivE CHEvRONS ON CALf
DESCENTE STEALTH™ CHAMOiS
DRAW-CORD AND iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: COLDOUT™ | STEALTH™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: COLDOUT™ | D-vENTE™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
D-vENTE™ MESH BiB
fULL-LENgTH 6 pANEL CONTOUR fiT
ANkLE zippERS
REfLECTivE CHEvRONS ON CALf
DRAW-CORD AND iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
fRONT AND BACk WAiST DiffERENTiAL
fULL-LENgTH 6-pANEL CONTOUR fiT
DESCENTE STEALTH™ CHAMOiS
ANkLE zippERS
REfLECTivE CHEvRONS ON CALf
DRAW-CORD AND iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
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10411 10416COLDOuT bIb TIGHT WITH CHAMOIS
COLDOuT bIb TIGHT
COLDOuT TIGHT WITH CHAMOIS
SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
UNiqUE kNEE CONSTRUCTiON
DESCENTE COLDOUT fABRiC ACROSS THE BACk
gUSSETED CROTCH pANEL fOR iMpROvED fiT
REfLECTivE ANkLE zippERS AND DESCENTE LOgO gRippER
D-vENTE MESH BiB
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ | COLDOUT™ D-vENTE™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ | COLDOUT™ STEALTH™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
UNiqUE kNEE CONSTRUCTiON
gUSSETED CROTCH pANEL fOR iMpROvED fiT
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC ACROSS THE BACk
REfLECTivE ANkLE zippERS
D-vENTE™ MESH BiB
DESCENTE STEALTH™ CHAMOiS
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ | COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
UNiqUE kNEE CONSTRUCTiON
fRONT AND BACk WAiST DiffERENTiAL
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC ACROSS THE BACk
gUSSETED CROTCH pANEL
DRAW-CORD AND iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
REfLECTivE ANkLE zippERS
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SHELTER bIb TIGHT
SHELTER bIb TIGHT WITH CHAMOIS
SHELTER TIGHTCOLDOuT TIGHT
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
fRONT AND BACk WAiST DiffERENTiAL
fULL-LENgTH 6-pANEL CONTOUR fiT
ANkLE zippERS
REfLECTivE CHEvRONS ON CALf
DRAW-CORD AND iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
SiziNg: SM-XLTECH: COLDOUT™ COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
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1 0 1 1M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // M E N ’ S C Y C L E
SHELTER jACkET
SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
THERMAL SpY fABRiC™ pANELS
DRAfT fLAp BEHiND fRONT zippER
CONTOURED, fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
WELDED WATERpROOf zippERED pOCkETS ON fRONT & BACk
WELDED iNTERNAL Mp3 pOCkET WiTH iNTERNAL & EXTERNAL ACCESS
ADDiTiONAL TWO BACk pOCkETS
DROp-DOWN RAiN fLAp AT BACk
ARTiCULATED & STRETCH pANELS ON BACk AND ELBOWS
DYE-CUT WRiST CLOSURES
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ | THERMAL SpY™COLORS: TRUE RED (TR), BLACk (Bk)
15214 (bK)(tr)
0 0 9 F A L L // M E N ’ S C Y C L E1 2 1 3M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 9
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: vELOM™COLORS: BLACk (Bk), BELLOW YELLOW (BY)
vELOM™ fABRiC
fLEECED COLLAR
LESS THAN 3.5 OUNCES
REfLECTivE LOgOS ON fRONT AND BACk
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™COLORS: ROYAL (RL), iRON (iR), TRUE RED (TR)
DESCENTE CHiNOOk™ fABRiC
zip-Off SLEEvES WiTH LEAk-pROOf CONSTRUCTiON
SYMMETRiCAL DRAW CORD WAiST-BAND
vELCRO™ CLOSURES ON SLEEvES
zippERED BACk pOCkET WiTH REfLECTivE TRiM TApE
CONTOURED, fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
SiDE SEAM pOCkETS WiTH DESCENTE LOgOED zippERS
HiDDEN, BUiLT-iN HOOD
DESCENTE CHiNOOk™ fABRiC
fULL zip WiTH REfLECTivE TApE AND CUSTOM pULL
DRAfT fLAp BEHiND zippER
EXTRA-LONg, TApERED SLEEvES
CONTOURED fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
vENTED BACk WiTH REfLECTivE pipiNg
SELf-pACk BACk zip pOCkET WiTH iNTERiOR HOOk
REfLECTivE CHEvRON LOgOS ON SLEEvES AND CENTER BACk
SiziNg: SM-XLTECH: CHiNOOk™ COLORS: BLACk (Bk), ROYAL (RL)
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: CHiNOOk™ | ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™COLORS: BLACk/TRUE RED (BkTR), BLACk/iRON (BkiR) BELLOW YELLOW/BLACk (BYBk)
ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
CONTOURED, fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
DiE-CUT SHOULDER CHEvRON’S WiTH REfLECTivE WELDED fABRiC
DiE-CUT WRiST CLOSURES
WELDED WATERpROOf zippERED BACk pOCkET
LARgER STORAgE BACk pOCkET
WELDED fRONT pOCkET WiTH Mp3 iNTERiOR BUTTON HOLE
DESCENTE gRippER AROUND THE HEM
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15225VELOM™ jACkET
CLASSIC jACkET
AxIOM jACkET
ELEMENT jACkET (ir)
(rl)
(bKir)
(by)
(tr) (bybK)(rl)
(bK)
(bKtr)
(bK)
1 4 1 5M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // M E N ’ S C Y C L E
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: D-vENTE™ COLORS: CLEAR (CLR)
LigHTER-WEigHT 1MM pvC
D-vENTE™ MESH SiDE pANELS
DESCENTE REfLECTivE TRiM TApE AT LOWER BACk
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: vELOM™COLORS: BELLOW YELLOW (BY), BLACk (Bk)
vELOM™ fABRiC
fLEECED COLLAR
OpEN MESH BACk
ELASTiCizED ARM HOLES
REfLECTivE LOgOS ON fRONT AND BACk
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VELOM™ VEST
WuNDERVIEW jACkET
our women’S gear iS deSigned for women by women. and theSe women ride. a lot...imagine that.
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(bK)(by)
(clr)
1 6 1 7W O M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // M E N ’ S C Y C L E
MEgAHEAT® BODY
MEgAHEAT BONDED TO vELOM™ iN CRiTiCAL AREAS
TippED COLLAR WiTH CiNCH
MAgNETiC CLOSURES AT COLLAR & BACk pOCkET
HiDDEN fRONT Mp3 pOCkET
gRippER AT WAiSTBAND
STRATEgiCALLY pLACED REfLECTiviTY
THREE REAR pOCkETS
MEgAHEAT® fABRiC
SiDE-pOSiTiONED HiDDEN fRONT zippER
DRAfT fLAp AND zippER gARAgE
THREE REAR pOCkETS
fOURTH UTiLiTY BACk pOCkET
TERRAvENT™ 100% RECYCLED pOLYESTER
fULL zip fRONT
LOgOED gRippER AT BACk WAiST
DRAfT-fLAp BEHiND fRONT zippER
THREE REAR pOCkETS, TWO WiTH zippERS
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: TERRAvENT™ COLORS: pLUM (pL), SkY (Sk), WHiTE (WH)
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: MEgAHEAT®COLORS: TRUE RED/iRON (TRiR), pLUM/WHiTE (pLWH) SkY/ROYAL (SkRL)
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: MEgAHEAT® | MEgAHEAT® vELOM™COLORS: BLACk/TRUE RED (BkTR) SkY/ROYAL (SkRL)
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TERRAVENT LONG SLEEVE jERSEY
SIGNATuRE LONG SLEEVE jERSEY
ROCkET jERSEY
(plwh)
(SK)
(SKrl)
(wh)
(trir)
(pl)
(SKrl)(bKtr)
1 9W O M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 91 8 0 0 9 F A L L // W O M E N ’ S C Y C L E
BLiSS™ fABRiC
BLiSS LiTE WAiSTBAND AND LEg SpLiCE
fLAT-SEAM, CONTOURED CONSTRUCTiON
DESCENTE’S STEALTH CHAMOiS
gUSSET
ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
CONTOURED, fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
DiE-CUT SHOULDER CHEvRON’S WiTH REfLECTivE WELDED fABRiC
DiE-CUT WRiST CLOSURES
WELDED WATERpROOf zippERED BACk pOCkET
LARgER STORAgE BACk pOCkET
WELDED fRONT pOCkET WiTH Mp3 iNTERiOR BUTTON HOLE
DESCENTE gRippER AROUND THE HEM
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: ELEMENT SOfTSHELL ™COLORS: ROYAL (RL), pLUM (pL)
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: BLiSS™ | STEALTH™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: COLDOUT™ COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: COLDOUT™ | STEALTH™ COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: COLDOUT™ | STEALTH™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
DESCENTE STEALTH™ CHAMOiS
zippERED BACk pOCkET
REfLECTivE fABRiC SpLiCED iN AT THE LEg HEM
REfLECTivE DESCENTE SpiRiT LOgO
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
ANkLE zippERS
REfLECTivE CHEvRONS ON CALf
DRAW-CORD AND iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
fLAT-SEAM CONSTRUCTiON THROUgHOUT
fULL-LENgTH 6-pANEL CONTOUR fiT
DESCENTE STEALTH™ CHAMOiS
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
ANkLE zippERS
REfLECTivE CHEvRONS ON CALf
DRAW-CORD AND iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
fLAT-SEAM CONSTRUCTiON THROUgHOUT
fULL-LENgTH 6-pANEL CONTOUR fiT
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10510
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10511
COLDOuT TIGHT
COLDOuT TIGHT WITH CHAMOIS
COLDOuT bIkECAPRI
bLISS bIkAPRI
ELEMENT jACkET (pl)(rl)
2 0 2 1W O M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // W O M E N ’ S C Y C L E
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: vELOM™ COLORS: SkY (Sk), BELLOW YELLOW (BY), pLUM (pL)
vELOM™ fABRiC
fLEECED COLLAR
fEMiNiNE fiT
OpEN MESH BACk
ELASTiCizED ARM HOLES
REfLECTivE LOgOS ON fRONT AND BACk
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: vELOM™COLORS: pLUM (pL), SkY (Sk), BELLOW YELLOW (BY)
vELOM™ fABRiC
fLEECED COLLAR
fEMiNiNE fiT
LESS THAN 3.5 OUNCES
REfLECTivE LOgOS ON fRONT AND BACk
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: CHiNOOk™COLORS: SkY (Sk), pLUM (pL), ROYAL (RL) BELLOW YELLOW (BY)
DESCENTE CHiNOOk™ fABRiC
fULL zip WiTH REfLECTivE TApE AND CUSTOM pULL
DRAfT fLAp BEHiND zippER
EXTRA-LONg, TApERED SLEEvES
CONTOURED, fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
vENTED BACk WiTH REfLECTivE pipiNg
SELf-pACk BACk zip pOCkET WiTH iNTERiOR HOOk
REfLECTivE CHEvRON LOgOS ON SLEEvES AND CENTER BACk
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VELOM™ VEST
VELOM™ jACkET
CLASSIC jACkET
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ | THERMAL SpY™ COLORS: TRUE RED (TR), BLACk (Bk)
SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
THERMAL SpY™ fABRiC pANELS
DRAfT fLAp BEHiND fRONT zippER
WELDED WATERpROOf zippERED pOCkETS fRONT & BACk
WELDED iNTERNAL Mp3 pOCkET WiTH iNTERNAL & EXTERNAL ACCESS
ADDiTiONAL TWO BACk pOCkETS
DROp-DOWN RAiN fLAp AT BACk
ARTiCULATED & STRETCH pANELS ON BACk & ELBOWS
DYE-CUT WRiST CLOSURES
CONTOURED, fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
15306SHELTER jACkET
AxIOM jACkET
DESCENTE CHiNOOk™ fABRiC
zip-Off SLEEvES WiTH LEAk-pROOf CONSTRUCTiON
SYMMETRiCAL DRAW CORD WAiST-BAND
vELCRO™ CLOSURES ON SLEEvES
zippERED BACk pOCkET WiTH REfLECTivE TRiM TApE
CONTOURED, fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
SiDE SEAM pOCkETS WiTH DESCENTE LOgOED zippERS
HiDDEN, BUiLT-iN HOOD
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: CHiNOOk™ COLORS: BLACk/pLUM (BkpL), SkY/BLACk (SkBk)
15801 (SKbK)(bKpl)
(bK)(tr)
(by)
(pl)
(pl)
(rl) (by)
(SK)
(SK)
(SK) (by)(pl)
2 2 2 3W O M E N ’ S C Y C L E // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // W O M E N ’ S C Y C L E
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SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: pRO-v MiD™ | MACROSiLk™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
pRO-v MiD™ fABRiC
MACROSiLk™ iS LAYERED OvER pRO-v MiD™ AT CRiTiCAL AREAS
CONTOUR CUT AND SNUg TO THE BODY WiTH zip NECk
LONgER iN THE BODY AND SLEEvES
DESCENTE “WHiTE BASEWEAR” LOgO TREATMENT
21336PRO-V MID LONG SLEEVE WINDLAYER
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: pRO-v MAX™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
pRO-v MAX™ fABRiC
zip-NECk WiTH DRAfT fLAp
2 ½” HigH COLLAR WiTH COLLAR TApE
CONTOUR CUT AND SNUg TO THE BODY
DESCENTE “RED BASEWEAR” LOgO TREATMENT
21556PRO-V MAx LONG SLEEVE zIP-NECkbASELAYER
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: pRO-v MiD™ | MACROSiLk™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
pRO-v MiD™ fABRiC
STRETCH MACROSiLk™ iS LAYERED OvER pRO-v MiD™ AT CRiTiCAL AREAS
fLAT-SEAM CONSTRUCTiON THROUgHOUT
CONTOUR CUT
DESCENTE “WHiTE BASEWEAR” LOgO TREATMENT
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: pRO-v MiD™ | MACROSiLk™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
pRO-v MiD™ fABRiC
STRETCH MACROSiLk™ iS LAYERED OvER pRO-v MiD™ AT CRiTiCAL AREAS
CONTOUR CUT, CREW NECk AND LONgER iN THE BODY
DESCENTE “WHiTE BASEWEAR” LOgO TREATMENT
2140321302 PRO-V MID WIND bOxERPRO-V MID SLEEVELESS WINDLAYER
deSigned to help you train at your optimum in anything mother nature can throw at you.ONE WORD: ESSENTIAL
High-tech fabrics and products only work well if they
allow the body to achieve equilibrium between the input
and output of heat and moisture. The correct balance of
breathability, moisture management and wind resistance
are critical for maintaining optimal temperature and dryness
during activity. We at Descente call this “Aqualibrium”.
We take all the finest attributes of wool and cotton
and blend these into a highly technical, hydrophobic,
spun polyester yarn. We leave all the negative attributes
behind, such as excessive moisture gain, claminess and
skin irritation. The result is the best of all worlds, and the
finest baselayers made.
bASELAYERS
2 4 b A S E L AY E R S // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // b A S E L AY E R S 2 5
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: pRO-v SEAMLESS™COLORS: WHiTE (WH)
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: pRO-v MiD™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
pRO-v MiD™ fABRiC
CONTOUR CUT AND SNUg TO THE BODY
CREW NECk AND EXTRA LONg iN THE BODY
DESCENTE “BLUE BASEWEAR” LOgO TREATMENT
pRO-v SEAMLESS™ 68% pOLYpRO, 28%NYLON, 4% SpANDEX
vERSATiLE iN HOT AND COLD TEMpERATURES
OpEN MESH CONSTRUCTiON fOR MAXiMUM vENTiLATiON
CONTOUR fiT, EXTRA LONg iN THE BODY
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: pRO-v MiD™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
pRO-v MiD™ fABRiC
CONTOUR CUT AND SNUg TO THE BODY
CREW NECk AND EXTRA LONg iN THE BODY
DESCENTE “BLUE BASEWEAR” LOgO TREATMENT
pRO-v MiD™ fABRiC
CONTOUR CUT AND SNUg TO THE BODY
CREW NECk AND EXTRA LONg iN THE BODY AND SLEEvES
DESCENTE “BLUE BASEWEAR” LOgO TREATMENT
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: pRO-v MiD™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
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PRO-V MID SLEEVELESSbASELAYER
PRO-V SEAMLESS SHORT SLEEVEbASELAYER
PRO-V MID SHORT SLEEVEbASELAYER
PRO-V MID LONG SLEEVEbASELAYER
thiS iS where experience comeS in. experience with riding in Sub freeZing weather MIGHT be Kind of important when you’re deSigning productS to Keep you warm.
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2 6 0 0 9 F A L L // b A S E L AY E R S 2 7A C C E S S O R I E S // F A L L 0 0 9
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: MiCRO-COLDOUT™COLORS BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: ONE SizE TECH: MiCRO-COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE MiCRO-COLDOUT™ fABRiC
pONY-TAiL OpENiNg AT THE BACk
CONTOURED WiTH STRETCH TRiM fiNiSH
DESCENTE MiCRO-COLDOUT™ fABRiC
REfLECTivE DESCENTE CHEvRON LOgOS ON fOREARM
EXTERiOR SiLiCONE & SUBLiMATED LOgO ELASTiC gRippER
CONTOURED TWO pANEL, fLAT-SEAM CONSTRUCTiON
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: MiCRO-COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: MiCRO-COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE MiCRO-COLDOUT™ fABRiC
EXTERiOR SiLiCONE AND SUBLiMATED LOgO ELASTiC HEM gRippER
CONTOURED TWO pANEL, fLAT-SEAM CONSTRUCTiON
REfLECTivE DESCENTE SpiRiT LOgO
DESCENTE MiCRO-COLDOUT™ fABRiC
EXTERiOR SiLiCONE AND SUBLiMATED LOgO ELASTiC HEM gRippER
CONTOURED TWO pANEL, fLAT-SEAM CONSTRUCTiON
zippERS AND REfLECTivE DESCENTE CHEvRON LOgOS AT THE ANkLES
19011 19013
1900519002
COLDOuT ARMWARMERS COLDOuT HEADbAND
COLDOuT kNEEWARMERSCOLDOuT LEGWARMERS
2 8 0 0 9 F A L L // A C C E S S O R I E S 2 9A C C E S S O R I E S // F A L L 0 0 9
DESCENTE MiCRO-COLDOUT™ fABRiC
TWO piECE HEADBAND AREA
fLAT-SEAM STiTCHiNg THROUgHOUT
CONTOURED TO COvER THE EARS
THREE piECE pANEL CONTOURED CONSTRUCTiON
SiziNg: ONE SizE TECH: MiCRO-COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: ONE SizE TECH: MiCRO-COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE MiCRO-COLDOUT™ fABRiC
THREE piECE pANEL CONTOURED CONSTRUCTiON
CONTOURED Rpf™ fUNCTiONALiTY
SiziNg: ONE SizECOLORS: BLACk (Bk), MARiNE (MR), ROYAL (RL)
70% ACRYLiC, 30% WOOL YARN
EASY WASH AND WEAR CARE
fLEECE LiNiNg AT CRiTiCAL AREAS
WOvEN CLip LABEL WiTH DESCENTE SpiRiT LOgO
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19001
19016
MEN’S kNIT HAT
COLDOuT bEANIECOLDOuT bALACLAVA
(bK)
(mr)
(rl)
3 0 3 1A C C E S S O R I E S // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // A C C E S S O R I E S
SiziNg: SM/MD, Lg/XLCOLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SOfTSHELL STRETCH fABRiC, fLEECE LiNED
gRippER AT ANkLE
CLEAT OpENiNg WiTH DURABLE STiTCHiNg
ANkLE zippER WiTH CAM-LOCk SLiDER
HigH WARMTH-TO-WEigHT RATiO
SiziNg: XS-XLCOLORS: BLACk (Bk)
kEvLAR-REiNfORCED 3MM NEOpRENE
CONTOURED CONSTRUCTiON
SiDE zippER fOR EASY ON-AND-Off
DESCENTE REfLECTivE CHEvRON fLAp OvER THE zippER
vELCRO™ TAB ON TOp Of zippER
SiDE zippER fOR EASY ON-AND-Off AND LOW WEAR-AND-TEAR
CLEAT AND HEEL OpENiNg
NANO-SiLvER YARN
kNiTTED DESCENTE LOgO
gREAT STRETCH THROUgHOUT
STEALTH TOE BOX
NYLON REiNfORCED HEEL AND TOE
pOLYESTER/NYLON/COTTON
SiziNg: XS-LgCOLORS: BLACk/METAL (BkMT)
3MM NEOpRENE
CLEAT OpENiNg
CONTOURED CONSTRUCTiON
SiziNg: SM-LgCOLORS: BLACk (Bk)
THERMAL D-LUX™ fABRiC
fLAT-SEAM STiTCHiNg THROUgHOUT
CONTOURED fOR A pERfECT fiT
pONY-TAiL OpENiNg
fEMiNiNE DESCENTE LOgO
SiziNg: ONE SizE TECH: THERMAL D-LUX™COLORS: ROYAL (RL), SkY (Sk), TRUE RED (TR)
SiziNg: XS-LgCOLORS: METAL (MT)
100% MERiNO WOOL
EXTRA pADDiNg fOR pROTECTiON AT HEEL AND TOE BOX
ADDiTiONAL ARCH SUppORT
gREAT STRETCH THROUgHOUT
kNiTTED-iN DESCENTE LOgO
SiziNg: ONE SizE TECH: THERMAL D-LUX™COLORS: ROYAL (RL), SkY (Sk), TRUE RED (TR)
THERMAL D-LUX™ fABRiC
fLAT-SEAM STiTCHiNg THROUgHOUT
CONTOURED fOR A pERfECT fiT
fEMiNiNE DESCENTE LOgO
SiziNg: ONE SizECOLORS: pLUM (pL), SkY (Sk)
70% ACRYLiC, 30% WOOL YARN
EASY WASH AND WEAR CARE
fLEECE LiNiNg AT CRiTiCAL AREAS
fEMiNiNE EMBROiDERED LOgO
SCALLOpED kNiTTED EDgES
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1903319014 19018
1900819006
ELEMENT TOE COVERS DIMENSION STRETCH SHOE COVER
ELEMENT SHOE COVERSWINTER SOCk
WOMEN’S THERMAL D-Lux HEADbAND
WOOL WINTER SOCk
WOMEN’S THERMAL D-Lux bEANIE
WOMEN’S kNIT HAT
19034
(pl)
(SK)
(rl)
(SK)
(tr)
(rl)
(SK)
(tr)
3 2 3 3A C C E S S O R I E S // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // A C C E S S O R I E S
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: MiCRO-COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE MiCRO-COLDOUT™ fABRiC
SiLiCONE DESCENTE SpiRiT LOgO’S ON pALM
EXTRA-LONg CUff
COLDOUT LOgO SEAM TAB
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
BEAUTifUL fLEECED iNTERiOR AND gREAT STRETCH
EXTRA-LONg CUff
COLDOUT LOgO SEAM TAB
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: SHELTER SOfTSHELL™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
EXTRA DURABiLiTY iN CRiTiCAL AREAS
pADDED pALM AREAS
NON-SLip SiLiCONE CHEvRON LOgOS
pRE-CURvED pALM CONSTRUCTiON
2MM iNSULATiON ON THE BACk Of THE HAND
TERRY WipiNg AREA ON THE THUMB
DESCENTE SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
NON-SLip SiLiCONE CHEvRON LOgOS iN CRiTiCAL AREAS
SiLiCONE DESCENTE SpiRiT LOgO SCREENED ON BACk
pRE-CURvED CONSTRUCTiON
EXTRA-LONg CUff
TERRY CLOTH ON THUMB
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: SHELTER SOfTSHELL™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
DESCENTE SHELTER SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
NON-SLip SiLiCONE iN CRiTiCAL AREAS fOR BETTER gRip
UNiqUE, pULL-OUT CONvERTiBLE WiNDpROOf MiTT SECTiON
SiLiCONE DESCENTE SpiRiT LOgO SCREENED ON BACk
EXTRA-LONg kNiTTED CUff
ARTiCULATED kNUCkLES ARE pRE-CURvED
SYNTHETiC WATER-RESiSTANT LEATHER pALM
pADDED CRiTiCAL AREAS WiTH NON-SLip CHEvRON LOgOS
WATER-pROOf-BREATHABLE iNSERT
ELEMENT SOfTSHELL fABRiC ON THE BACk
CONTOURED fiNgERS AND pALM
AMpLE TERRY-CLOTH ON THUMB AND BACk
EXTENDED RiB-kNiT WRiST CUff WiTH pULL TAB
2MM iNSULATiON ON THE pALM & 3MM ON THE TOp Of THE HAND
REfLECTivE pipiNg ACROSS THE BACk Of THE HAND
19101
1912119104 19116
1911119106
SHELTER GLOVE COLDFRONT GLOVE COLDOuT RuN GLOVE
COLDOuT GLOVEWOMbAT GLOVEELEMENT GLOVE
3 4 3 5A C C E S S O R I E S // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // A C C E S S O R I E S
our athletic line iS made for optimal performance in any weather. deSigned with exceptional fit and Superior technology, along with clever and uSeful featureS.
TuRN A GOOD TRAINING DAY INTO A GREAT ONE.
F009men’SATHLETIC
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™COLORS: ROYAL (RL), BLACk (Bk), iRON (iR)
ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
CONTOURED, fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
DiE-CUT SHOULDER CHEvRON’S WiTH REfLECTivE WELDED fABRiC
DiE-CUT WRiST CLOSURES
WELDED fRONT pOCkET WiTH Mp3 iNTERiOR BUTTON HOLE
DRAWCORD WAiSTBAND
15704SOLO RuN jACkET
(bK) (ir)(rl)
3 6 3 70 0 9 F A L L // M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C // F A L L 0 0 9
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: H2zERO™ | D-LUX MESH™ COLORS: WHiTE (WH), BLACk (Bk) iRON (iR), ROYAL (RL)
H2zERO™ fABRiC
D-LUX MESH™ UNDER ARMS
CREW NECk
REfLECTivE BACk CHEvRONS
SiziNg: SM-XLTECH: TERRAvENT™ | H2zERO™COLORS: iRON (iR), ROYAL (RL), YELLOW (YL)
TERRAvENT™ 100% RECYCLED pOLYESTER
DESCENTE H2zERO™ CONTRAST SpLiCiNg
v-NECk COLLAR
EMBROiDERED fiSH-BONES LOgO
HiDDEN-zippERED Mp3 BACk pOCkET
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22102
CHAuTAuquA LONG SLEEVE TEE
GENETIC LONG SLEEVE TEE
C6 COMPRESSION TIGHT
RESiSTEX™ CARBON-YARN COMpRESSiON fABRiC
AERO-XT SUppORT fABRiC
fiT AND CUT fOR RUNNiNg
fLAT BRAiDED DRAW CORD
iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
DESCENTE REfLECTivE CHEvRON LOgOS AT ANkLES
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: RESiSTEX CARBON™ | AERO-XT™ COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
10703
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: MEgAHEAT® | vELOM™ 3M RECYCLED THiNSULATE™ COLORS: BLACk/iRON/ROYAL (BkiRRL)
100% RECYCLED 3M THiNSULATE™ iNSULATiON
100gM AROUND BODY
MEgAHEAT® LiNER THROUgHOUT
qUiLTED TO DESCENTE’S vELOM™ fABRiC
CONTOURED & MEgAHEAT®-TippED COLLAR
EXTERiOR DRAfT fLAp WiTH MAgNETiC CLOSURES
HiDDEN BACk pOCkET AND HiDDEN fRONT Mp3 pOCkET
THREE zippERED fRONT pOCkETS
SiziNg: SM-XL TECH: MEgAHEAT® | vELOM™ 3M RECYCLED THiNSULATE™ COLORS: BLACk/iRON/ROYAL (BkiRRL)
100% RECYCLED 3M THiNSULATE™ iNSULATiON
100gM AROUND BODY AND iN SLEEvES
MEgAHEAT® LiNER THROUgHOUT
qUiLTED TO DESCENTE’S vELOM™ fABRiC
CONTOURED & MEgAHEAT®-TippED COLLAR
EXTERiOR DRAfT fLAp WiTH MAgNETiC CLOSURES
HiDDEN BACk pOCkET AND HiDDEN fRONT Mp3 pOCkET
THREE zippERED fRONT pOCkETS
1570615705 bObOLINk VESTbObOLINk jACkET
THERMAL D-LUX™ fABRiC
D-LUX MESH™ UNDER ARMS
REfLECTivE DESCENTE CHEvRON LOgO ON BACk
MiD-LENgTH EXpOSED zippER WiTH DRAfT fLAp
Mp3 pOCkET ON LEfT ARM WiTH HiDDEN zip
BACk CENTER pOCkET WiTH EXpOSED DESCENTE LOgO TApE
REfLECTivE DESCENTE SpiRiT LOgO ON fRONT
SiziNg: SM-XLTECH: THERMAL D-LUX™ | D-LUX MESH™COLORS: TRUE RED (TR), iRON (iR), ROYAL (RL)
14110THERMAL D-Lux zIP-NECk (ir)
(bK)
(rl)
(ir) (rl)
(tr)
(wh)
(rl) (yl)(ir)
3 8 0 0 9 F A L L // M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C 3 9M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C // F A L L 0 0 9
0 0 9 F A L L // W O M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C
F009Women’SATHLETIC
100% RECYCLED 3M THiNSULATE™ iNSULATiON
100gM AROUND BODY AND iN SLEEvES
MEgAHEAT® LiNER THROUgHOUT
qUiLTED TO DESCENTE’S vELOM™ fABRiC
CONTOURED & MEgAHEAT®-TippED COLLAR
EXTERiOR DRAfT fLAp WiTH MAgNETiC CLOSURES
HiDDEN BACk pOCkET AND HiDDEN fRONT Mp3 pOCkET
TWO zippERED fRONT pOCkETS
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: MEgAHEAT® | vELOM™ 3M RECYCLED THiNSULATE™ COLORS: SkY/ROYAL (SkRL), BLACk/pLUM (BkpL), pLUM/BLACk (pLBk)
100% RECYCLED 3M THiNSULATE™ iNSULATiON
100gM AROUND BODY
MEgAHEAT® LiNER THROUgHOUT
qUiLTED TO DESCENTE’S vELOM™ fABRiC
CONTOURED & fLEECE-TippED COLLAR
EXTERiOR DRAfT fLAp WiTH MAgNETiC CLOSURES
HiDDEN BACk pOCkET AND HiDDEN fRONT Mp3 pOCkET
TWO zippERED fRONT pOCkETS
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: MEgAHEAT® | vELOM™ 3M RECYCLED THiNSULATE™ COLORS: BLACk/pLUM (BkpL), pLUM/BLACk (pLBk) SkY/ROYAL (SkRL)
15806
15805
MAGNOLIA VEST
MAGNOLIA jACkET (bKpl)
(plbK)
(plbK)
(SKrl)
(SKrl)
(bKpl)
“women are alwayS cold”. that’S juSt not true if you’re wearing deScente. find the perfect balance for your winter training with clothing that will not let you down.
IT’S DOWNRIGHT SExIST TO SAY
4 1W O M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C // F A L L 0 0 94 0
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: THERMAL D-LUX™ | D-LUX MESH™COLORS: SkY (Sk), ROYAL (RL), TRUE RED (TR)
THERMAL D-LUX™ fABRiC
D-LUX MESH™ UNDER ARMS
REfLECTivE DESCENTE LOgOS ON fRONT & BACk
MiD-LENgTH fRONT zippER WiTH DRAfT fLAp
HiDDEN Mp3 SLEEvE pOCkET
zippERED BACk pOCkET
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: THERMAL D-LUX™COLORS: TRUE RED (TR), SkY (Sk)
THERMAL D-LUX™ fABRiC
HOOD WiTH BUiLT-iN WiND COLLAR
HiDDEN Off-SET zippER AT fRONT WiTH DRAfT fLAp
EXTRA-LONg SLEEvES WiTH BUiLT-iN fOLD-OvER MiTTS
HiDDEN fRONT pOCkETS
BACk CENTER pOCkET WiTH REfLECTivE TRiM
DRAW-CORD CiNCH WAiST BAND
CHERRYVALE HOODIE
THERMAL D-Lux LONG SLEEVE TOP 14501
22507
ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™ fABRiC
CONTOURED, fLEECE-LiNED COLLAR WiTH zippER gARAgE
WELDED fRONT pOCkET WiTH Mp3 iNTERiOR BUTTON HOLE
HiDDEN fRONT pOCkETS
REfLECTivE CHEvRON LOgOS ON SLEEvES AND CENTER BACk
DRAWCORD WAiSTBAND
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: ELEMENT SOfTSHELL™COLORS: ROYAL (RL), BLACk (Bk), pLUM (pL)
15804SOLO RuN jACkET
TERRAvENT™ 100% RECYCLED pOLYESTER
DESCENTE H2zERO™ fABRiC SiDE pANELS
zippERED BACk pOCkET WiTH Mp3 BUTTON HOLE
WOMEN’S REfLECTivE SpiRiT LOgO ON BACk
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: TERRAvENT™ | H2zERO™COLORS: pLUM (pL), SkY (Sk), TRUE RED (TR)
22503GENETIC LONG SLEEVE TEE (SK)
(rl)
(tr)
(tr)
(pl)
(SK)
(bK) (pl)(rl) (SK)(tr)
4 2 4 3W O M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // W O M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
zippERED BACk pOCkET
REfLECTivE fABRiC SpLiCED AT THE LEg HEM
REfLECTivE DESCENTE SpiRiT LOgO
SiziNg: XS-XLTECH: COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: BLiSS™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
BLiSS™ fABRiC
SMOOTH pRiNTED WAiSTBAND WiTH NO ELASTiC
zippERED pOCkET
pRiNTED DETAiL iNSiDE LEg HEM AND SpLiT OpENiNg
CONTRAST zig-zAg STiTCH DETAiLiNg
fEMiNiNE DESCENTE LOgO EMBROiDERED ON RigHT LEg
SEMi-fiTTED WiTH SLigHT fLARE AT LEg OpENiNg
BLiSS™ fABRiC
gUSSET AND iNTERNAL kEY pOCkET
fLARED LEg AND fiTTED HipS
REfLECTivE SpiRiT LOgO AT Hip
SMOOTH NON-ELASTiC WAiST BAND
DESCENTE COLDOUT™ fABRiC
fULL-LENgTH 4-pANEL CONTOUR fiT
REfLECTivE CHEvRONS ON ANkLE
DRAW-CORD AND iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
fiTTED AND CUT fOR RUNNiNg
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: BLiSS™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: COLDOUT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: RESiSTEX™ CARBON | AERO-XT™COLORS: BLACk (Bk)
RESiSTEX™ CARBON-YARN COMpRESSiON fABRiC
AERO-XT™ SUppORT fABRiC
fiT AND CUT fOR RUNNiNg
fLAT BRAiDED DRAW CORD
iNTERiOR kEY pOCkET
DESCENTE REfLECTivE CHEvRON LOgOS AT ANkLES
COLDOuT CAPRI 10851
LIFESTYLE CAPRI 1085210815
10800
bLISS PANT
COLDOuT RuN TIGHT10803C6 COMPRESSION TIGHT
H2zERO™ fABRiC
CREW NECk
REfLECTivE BACk CHEvRONS
zippERED BACk pOCkET
SiziNg: XS-XL TECH: H2zERO™COLORS: pLUM/WHiTE (pLWH), SkY/ROYAL (SkRL)
CHAuTAuquA LONG SLEEVE TEE 14507 (SK)(pl)
4 4 4 50 0 9 F A L L // W O M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C W O M E N ’ S A T H L E T I C // F A L L 0 0 9
STEALTH CHAMOIS
you bet your butt a good chamoiS iS important...SuPERIOR CHAMOIS TECHNOLOGY
SIzE CHART:
MEN’S SIzING xS Sm md lg xl xxl
WAiST 27-29"/71 - 76CM 29 - 31"/76 - 81CM 31 - 33"/81 -83.5CM 34 - 36"/86.5 - 91.5CM 37 - 39"/94 - 99CM 40" +/101.5CM
CHEST 34 - 36"/86.5 - 91.5CM 36 - 39"/91.5 - 99CM 39 - 40"/99 - 101.5CM 41 - 43"/104 - 109CM 44 - 46"/111.5 - 116.5CM 47 - 49"/119.5 - 124.5CM
Hip 34 - 36"/86.5 - 91.5CM 36 - 39"/91.5 - 99CM 39 - 40"/99 - 101.5CM 41 - 43"/104 - 109CM 44 - 46"/111.5 - 116.5CM 47 - 49"/119.5 - 124.5CM
iNSEAM 29"/73.5C M 30"/76CM 31"/78.5CM 33"/83.5CM 34"/86.5CM 35"/89CM
HEigHT 5'3" - 5'5"/160 - 165CM 5'6" - 5'8"/167.5 - 172.5CM 5'9" - 5’11"/175 - 180CM 6' - 6'2"/183 - 188CM 6'3" - 6'5"/190.5 - 195.5CM 6'5"+/195.5CM +
WOMEN’S SIzING xS Sm md lg xl
WAiST 24 - 26"/61 - 66CM 26 - 28"/66 - 71CM 28 - 30"/71 - 76CM 30 - 32"/76 - 81CM 32 - 34"/81 - 86.5CM
BUST 31 - 35"/78.5 - 84CM 33 - 35"/84 - 89CM 35 - 37"/89 - 94CM 37 - 39"/94 - 99CM 39 - 41"/99 - 104CM
Hip 34 - 36"/86.5 - 91.5CM 36 - 38"/91.5 - 96.5CM 38 - 40"/96.5 - 101.5CM 30 - 42"/101.5 - 106.5CM 42 - 44"/106.5 - 112CM
iNSEAM 28"/71CM 29"/73.5CM 30"/76CM 31"/78.5CM 32"/81CM
HEigHT 4'9" - 5'1"/144.5 - 155CM 5'2" - 5'4"/160 - 165CM 5'5" - 5'8"/197.5 - 172.5CM 5'8" - 5'10"/172.5 - 177.5CM 5'11"+/180 +CM
MEN’S GLOVES xS Sm md lg xl
kNUCkLE CiRCUMfERENCE 6 - 7”/15 - 17.5CM 7 - 8"/17.5 - 20CM 8 - 9"/20 - 22.5CM 9 - 10"/22.5 - 25.5CM 10 - 11"/25.5 - 28CM
HAND LENgTH 6.75 - 7"/17 - 17.5CM 7 - 7.25"/17.5 - 18.5CM 7.25 - 7.75"/18.5 - 19.5CM 7.75 - 8.25"/19.5 - 21CM 8.25 - 8.75"/21 - 22CM
WOMEN’S GLOVES SOCkS, TOE, & SHOE COVERS Sm md lg women’S men’S euro
kNUCkLE xSmall (xS ) - 6 - 5 35 - 37 CiRCUMfERENCE 6 - 7"/15 - 17.5CM 7 - 8"/17.5 - 20CM 9 - 10"/22.5 - 25.5CM Small (Sm) 6 - 8 6 - 8 37 - 41
HAND LENgTH 6.75 - 7"/17 - 17.5CM 7 - 7.25"/17.5 - 18.5CM 7.25 - 7.5"/18.5 - 19CM medium (md) 8 - 10 8 - 10 41 - 44
large (lg) 10 -12 10 - 13 44 - 48
xlarge (x l ) 12+ 13+ 48+
THE CORE SYMBOL SEEN THROUgHOUT THE CATALOg iNDiCATES OUR kEY pRODUCTS.
WE gUARANTEE THESE NOTED pRODUCTS fOR REORDER THROUgHOUT fALL 2009.
WE TOOk WHAT WAS ALREADY gOOD AND MADE iT gREAT WiTH THE ADDiTiON
Of SOME BONUS fEATURES AND/OR fiT.
CORE PRODuCTS + 2009 IMPROVEMENTS
Stealth: Utilizing new molding technology, we developed the Stealth chamois for a wide
range of prices and uses. it is formed in an anatomical mold with few components, providing
a simple yet advanced, lightweight pad for great protection and comfort. The seamless
“monocoque” design works because it is preshaped to fit your anatomy. for this year we have
increased the thickness and density of the foam for even greater comfort. The different
levels and foam thicknesses will optimize protection at pressure points and the 100% stretch
polyester Micro-X-fine fabric is anti-microbial and highly breathable. The open-cell foam and
perforation promotes rapid evaporation of perspiration, a key to the comfort of any chamois.
Stealth hdi: Our new Stealth HDi (High Density insert) chamois takes the monocoque
design used in our Stealth chamois one step further. With enhanced padding and a
perforated high-density insert in the three critical contact points the Stealth HDi covers
all the bases. And with perforation in the wing and front sections the chamois is cooler
than ever. The Stealth HDi chamois is treated with HYgiENiC® anti-microbial solution.
And on top of all this, the chamois stretches the perfect amount so that it conforms to
your body and to your bike shor ts.
4 74 6 S I z I N G I N F O // F A L L 0 0 90 0 9 F A L L // C H A M O I S
High-tech fabrics and products only work well if they allow the body
to achieve equilibrium between the input and output of heat and
moisture. The correct balance of breathability, moisture management,
wind resistance, and CLO factor are critical for maintaining optimal
temperature and dryness during activity. We at Descente call this
“Aqualibrium”. functional design for all of our products is guided by
the concept of Aqualibrium. No other manufacturer of sports apparel
understands this dynamic more, or puts it to better use, than we do.
There is a fine line between “rack appeal” and how a garment fits when
used for its intended purpose. At Descente, we are committed to never
sacrificing functionality for rack appeal and to maintaining product
integrity. While Ride position fit is a design and product development
guideline, it’s also an effective sales and marketing concept. We don’t
design cycling products for store changing rooms, standing straight up,
facing a mirror. Examples of Rpf can be found in our front and back rise
differentials, contoured collars, sleeve lengths, tapered and contoured
panel constructions, glove finger lengths and others.
CONCEPTS + INNOVATIONS
FALL 2009 COLORSTECHNOLOGY
MEN
COLLECTIVE
WOMEN
YELLOW (YL)
BLACk (Bk)
SkY (Sk)
vELTEC SpORTS
5070 SigSTROM DR.
CARSON CiTY, Nv 89706
DEALERS: (800) 578-5790
CONSUMERS: (800) 991-0070
EMAiL: [email protected]
WWW.DESCENTEATHLETiC.COM
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WHiTE (WH) BELLOW YELLOW (YL) ROYAL (RL) TRUE RED (TR)iRON (iR) MARiNE (MR)
pLUM (pL)
aero-x™: Uses two deniers of Nylon for advanced moisture management, durability and softness with 16% Spandex content for perfect compression and stretch.
aero-xt™ is a unique fabric that is highly aero/hydrodynamic thanks to the highly textured and unique interior. The 86% micro-denier Nylon and 14% Spandex is an effective blend that allows for a soft hand, a great fit and quick drying. The “high-amplitude” structure of the interior creates “low-amplitude” dimples on the surface, allowing the right amount of turbulence across the fabric surface, thus lowering drag. This structure also facilitates evaporation.
bliSS™: A textured Nylon/Spandex fabric that offers a buttery soft hand, great compression and durability. Bliss is made of 88% Nylon and 12% Spandex.
chinooK™ is a 100% microfiber polyester fabric that provides the finest balance of water resistance, wind-proofing, breathability, weight, noise & durability. This fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent finish.
coldout™ is an 87% Nylon and 13% Lycra™ fabric that provides durability, warmth, compression, stretch and moisture management.
micro-coldout™: 78% Nylon and 22% Lycra™ fabric that provides durability, warmth, compression, stretch and moisture management.
d-lux meSh™: A micro-denier polyester/Spandex mesh fabric that is brushed on the inside, yielding a soft feel next to the body along with superior breathability, compression and moisture management.
thermal d-lux meSh™ is a medium-weight polyester/Spandex “french Terry” knit fabric that is brushed on the inside, producing an incredibly comfortable, soft feel and a light, conforming fit with superior moisture management.
element SoftShell™: A three layer, bonded, softshell fabric with 75% polyester and 25% permeable pU membrane. This technical, mid-weight fabric is waterproof, breathable and stretches with the body. This fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) outside and wicking finish inside.
Shelter SoftShell™ is a three layer, bonded softshell fabric with 89% polyester and 11% pU. it has a moisture permeable pU stretch membrane middle layer for a high level of protection and breathability, and a bonded, fleeced interior for additional warmth. This outer fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish and the interior is treated with a moisture-management wicking finish. h2Zero™ is a 100% polyester dual-denier yarn employs “denier-gradient” and “vapor-channel” technology to provide moisture management. This lightweight fabric moves with the body and breathes in medium to high temperature ranges.
thermal h2Zero™ is 100% polyester, “denier-gradient” fabric with vapor-channel technology. This is the thermal version of H2zero™, with a soft brushed interior. it’s heavier than H2zero and Orbit™ and provides a high level of thermal protection and comfort. The advanced knit construction provides unparalleled moisture management capability.
megaheat® is an innvoative fabric utilizing proprietary techology to magnify the sun’s energy into extra heat, even on a cloudy day. MEgAHEAT® increases temperatures inside the garment between 2 and 4 degrees celsius while providing unprecedented moisture wicking.
pro-v meSh™: This fabric utilizes the world’s “driest” yarn. This new generation of polypropylene is super-hydrophobic and does not develop odors, shrink, or pill as older versions of “polypro” did. pro-v mesh can be used in any condition from extreme heat to cold weather climates.
pro-v mid™: At about 200 grams per square meter, this highly functional fabric is 94% Spun polyester and 6% Spandex. pro-v Mid is “low pill” and deceptively warm for its weight. This is a cozy, form-fitting fabric with a wide temperature range application and unsurpassed moisture management. The best features of both wool and cotton in one fantastic synthetic fabric.
pro-v max™: At about 300 grams per square meter, this exceptional fabric is a blend of 91% spun polyester and 9% spandex. it’s also a spun yarn fabric that is “low pill”, as warm a baselayer as you’ll ever need but deceptively lightweight and operates through a huge temperature and activity range. it’s a “cozy” fabric that is form fitting and provides unsurpassed moisture management. Our pRO-v fabrics offer a dramatic improvement and evolution in the world of baselayer fabrics.
terravent™: This new Descente fabric is made from 100% recycled polyester yarns. The yarns are spun for great perforamance and knit in a “french Terry” construction. Terravent provides fantastic wicking ability that is actually enhanced by the fact that it is 100% recycled. .We can be ecologically sensitive while getting the peformance we need.
thermal Spy™ is a 94% polyester yarn with 6% Spandex for a great fit that moves with any position on the bike. A high-performance fabric, this is a versatile, dual-density fabric with a dense exterior and a fine, brushed interior, offering wind resistance on the outside, comfort on the inside and an unusually high warmth-to-weight ratio.
thinSulate™ from 3M is a unique, eco-friendly, light material that provides superb insulation without bulk. Made with 50% recycled polyester fibers, Thinsulate™ Recycled is a positive step towards a more sustainable environment with less waste, without sacrificing performance.
velom™: Super-lightweight, micro-denier woven Nylon fabric. it allows us to make an entire jacket that is less than 3 ounces. The fabric is water-resistant, wind-proof, very breathable, quiet, durable and extremely packable.
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