More Free, More Dynamic

Schematech technology is the process of adding necessary functions in panel format in a single piece of fabric by changing the knit structure.

At DISC, Descente's R&D center, 3D measurements were made of body movements when skiing. Experiments were then conducted to determine what parts of the body are subjected to pressure from garments that leads to physical hindrance or discomfort when skiing.

By visualizing how much load is applied to elbow bending and stretching, to the arms, and to the torso through these experiments, the parts of the garment fabric that need to be stretchable became clear. Then, working jointly with DISC's pattern engineers, these parts were mapped on the garment to show where and how much elasticity was needed.

SKY Characteristics: Elasticity

Skiwear in stretchable fabrics is widely available, but Descente's Schematech technology adds another dimension.

The human body has areas that require high elasticity and areas that do not, depending on movement. Schematech gives a single piece of fabric the necessary elasticity for both areas by changing the way it is knitted.

(1) Enabling minimal sewing

Standard seam sewing inhibits the elasticity of a fabric.

Schematech fabrics, however, have a high degree of stretch due to the absence of seams, allowing for much greater freedom of movement.

(2) Comfort like a second skin

By changing the knitting structure, the thickness of the fabric in each area can be varied, and functions such as elasticity and durability can be added to each area to make the garment respond like a second skin.