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  • The new Helios jersey features a full-length hidden YKK zipper, stitch-free underarm panels, and Descente's H2Zero moisture transfer fabric.

    The new Helios jersey features a full-length hidden YKK zipper, stitch-free underarm panels, and Descente's H2Zero moisture transfer fabric.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Coldblack fabric is also used in the new Descente Revolutional short.

    Coldblack fabric is also used in the new Descente Revolutional short.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The fabric used in Descente's Icefil jersey features embedded xylitol, which is said to evaporate in high heat and contribute to cooling.

    The fabric used in Descente's Icefil jersey features embedded xylitol, which is said to evaporate in high heat and contribute to cooling.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Look for clever graphic details like this in Descente's new line. This pattern won't fade with time, either - it's essentially 'melted' into the fabric surface.

    Look for clever graphic details like this in Descente's new line. This pattern won't fade with time, either - it's essentially 'melted' into the fabric surface.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Sleeveless - and women's - versions will also be available.

    Sleeveless - and women's - versions will also be available.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • New seamless base layers from Descente promise a tight, non-irritating fit.

    New seamless base layers from Descente promise a tight, non-irritating fit.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Descente's new Avanti bib short features the company's latest Infinity chamois and Schoeller Coldblack fabric technology, which is claimed to reflect 80 percent of the sun's rays and reduce interior temperatures by up to 5°C.

    Descente's new Avanti bib short features the company's latest Infinity chamois and Schoeller Coldblack fabric technology, which is claimed to reflect 80 percent of the sun's rays and reduce interior temperatures by up to 5°C.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Descente will offer the Avanti jersey in three different colours of accent stitching but all are based on a black jersey.

    Descente will offer the Avanti jersey in three different colours of accent stitching but all are based on a black jersey.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The matching Avanti jersey also features Schoeller Coldblack fabric for what is claimed to be a surprisingly cool-feeling top in spite of the black colour.

    The matching Avanti jersey also features Schoeller Coldblack fabric for what is claimed to be a surprisingly cool-feeling top in spite of the black colour.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The women's-specific Muse jersey uses Schoeller Coldblack technology and has a soft feel thanks to Descente's Bliss Lite fabric.

    The women's-specific Muse jersey uses Schoeller Coldblack technology and has a soft feel thanks to Descente's Bliss Lite fabric.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com