Founded in 1935, Descente has a product line for winter sports such as skiing. It became one of Japan's most prestigious sports brands in the 5th and 60th centuries, and the Winter and Summer Olympics in the 80s made Descente known to the world. In 1980, American speed skater Eric Heiden won five Olympic gold medals in a Descente suit, and the U.S. Dream Team wore a Descente jersey at the Los Angeles Olympics.
 
Descente's product line covers a variety of daily sports, among which the ALLTERRAIN all-terrain series products are based on the concept of super functions to meet different conditions and different situations, and the "Mizusawa Down" down jacket (Mizusawa Down) is the representative of the "all-terrain concept".
 
Located in Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, Mizusawa is a Descente apparel processing factory, producing less than 2,000 pieces of Descente products by hand. Mizusawa down jacket is a product of the combination of warm down and sports function, it is mostly filled with 90% down content of duck down, and the filling amount is generally between 100-150g, so the down jacket has good thermal performance. In addition, Descente has also independently developed the "HEAT NAVI" photothermal conversion material, which can partially convert sunlight into heat, and the MOUNTAINEER down jacket with this technology won the gold medal of the 2013 ISPO Global Design Award.
 
The athletic performance of Mizusawa down jacket is reflected in the selection of fabrics and craftsmanship. Descente uses exclusive Dermizax four-way stretch fabric, non-porous laminated structure can make the fabric soft and stretchable, and the official said that the fabric can withstand 2000 mm of water pressure per square meter, 24 hours of water permeability but 3 drops, combined with non-sewing hot melt adhesive lamination technology, the down jacket has a moderate waterproof function, and the technology can also reduce the drilling phenomenon caused by quilting needles and threads.
 
The sporty performance of the Mizusawa down jacket is also reflected in the design of details such as the zipper and windproof cap, such as the classic MOUNTAINEER down jacket with the Parahood System, which is equipped with a ring zipper on the inside of the hood to quickly store and activate the hood. The down jacket is previously designed with a mesh design between the double zippers to absorb outside air and prevent discomfort caused by the build-up of heat and moisture inside the garment. The STORM down jacket also features a StreamLine System with a streamline design that directs the flow of water through the brim and pockets and prevents moisture from entering the zipper.
 
If you're looking for a lightweight down jacket, the 2016 city commuter SHUTTLE is a good choice, which is also filled with 90% duck down, but with a down filling capacity of less than 100g. In addition to continuing to use Descente's unique "HEAT NAVI" material, Dermizax four-way stretch waterproof fabric, and non-sewing hot melt adhesive lamination technology, the hood adopts a BOA tightening system, which can be adjusted by rotating the dial, which is easy to quickly adjust in rainy and snowy weather.
 
In 2016, Anta invested in a joint venture with Descente, which officially entered the Chinese market and opened more than 100 stores in China by the end of 2017. However, as a high-end sports brand, the price of Descente Mizusawa down jacket is high, generally between 3000-4000 yuan, and the price of hot-selling products such as MOUNTAINEER Mountaineer, STORM and SHUTTLE is close to 10,000 yuan, which is suitable for people with a large budget.