[7] The forerunner of the company, a men's retail store called Ishimoto Shoten, was founded in 1935.

[8] A wearable heating system called the "Mobile Thermo" jacket was introduced in 1998.

In 2002, the company collaborated with Academy Award-winner art director and costume designer Eiko Ishioka in creating the Vortex suits and uniforms, used by the Japanese, Swiss, Spanish and Canadian teams competing in the 2002 Winter Olympics.

[13][14][15] Descente has equipped the German Bobled, Skeleton & Luge Team as the main sponsor.

[18] In April 2017, Descente became the Sports Apparel Sponsor to British Triathlon, supplying the Great Britain Elite and Age-Group Teams with competition, training and travel wear.