spring - summer 2016

Textile Trends
SPRING - SUMMER 2016
NILIT® Trend Book
Spring/Summer 2016
DEFINING THE SEASON
Focusing on three sectors, Intimate Apparel,
Legwear and Activewear, the NILIT® TRENDBOOK guides
manufacturers in creating innovative collections with a sense
of newness, a key factor that will keep the dynamics of the
market moving. Get inspired and embrace the vibrancy and
positivity of the Spring/Summer 2016 season with NILIT®.
Anticipating the consumers’ demands, the need for
functionality combined with a strong fashion delivery
influences all sectors of the market delivered through the
inclusion of NILIT® specialty nylon 6.6 yarns. Lines are
blurred and boundaries crossed, as a sense of uniqueness
features combined with performance delivered through
innovative yarns and textile techniques at all levels. A feeling
of wellbeing and energetic nuances intertwine through all
the trend concepts in the NILIT® TRENDBOOK for Spring/
Summer 2016.
Wellbeing
Healthy Living
Wellbeing continues to drive the apparel market, no
longer a trend but a lifestyle choice. Living in a hyperconnected society, achieving a much needed ‘time out’
concept combined with a healthy living attitude is reflected
through high performance fabrics for all sectors.
Getting more from a garment is also key as consumers
seek added value, whether on an aesthetic or functional
level. The ongoing technical developments in the textile
manufacturing sector delivers the desired fabrics and
seamless applications in new-generation lightweight
products without neglecting the true characteristic of
previous offerings.
Lightness
Uniqueness
INTIMATE APPAREL S/S 2016 Textile Trend #1
Gleaming surfaces for super shine
Delicate touch
Coated aspects for perfect surfaces
Bright and cheery tones for a feel good factor
11-0601 TPX
Contrast colors and yarns
Target Markets
X
X
X
X
High gloss laquered effects
13-0535 TPX
17-3020 TPX
Moving color formations
Women’s – all levels of cut and sew intimate
apparel from bright basics to high luster fashion direction appealing to all ages depending
on the level of color and shine used
Glistening and vibrant seamless intimate
apparel for women
Modern men’s intimates – even if the color
and shine just comes through from the trims
on bestselling white bases
Sleepwear - from high luster liquid-like glam
to comfort styles with a kitsch twist
Photos: 123rf.com
Colorful prints & textures contrast
for dramatic effect
Color references: Pantone® Textile Color Guide
The vibrancy of color enhanced by variable levels of luster delivers
an invigorating direction for the season. From compact structured
substrates, intense in tone that mimic a coated aspect through to
openwork structures with a diaphanous appeal that take on an intense
luminance. A mood of ‘joie de vivre’ influences this look, ranging from
a kitsch approach to more sophisticated levels of structures and shine
with the tactility of fabrics ranging from soft through to liquid-like. The
combination of color and the inclusion of bright yarns ensure this lively
and invigorating offering delivers a new buzz to the intimate apparel
scene, captivating the consumers’ attention.
18-1754 TPX
Mesmeric
The Concept
16-4134 TPX
C O L O
Textile Touch & Visual Appeal
Variable levels of luster feature
in both warp and circular knits
for semi bright through to full on
gloss
X
Micro fine openwork circular knits
for delicacy
X
Rigid and stretch lace make the
most of the colors on offer
X
Featherweight knits emerge with
ethereal luminosity and liquid
touch
X
Raised relief works with brighter
yarns for an iridescent floating
look in lace and jacquards
X
Intense tones are contrasted
through yarn use and color in
jacquards
X
Prints come into the foray, playful
through to sophisticated
X
High gleam single knits for
moldable bra cups
X
Rainbow mélange and space dyed
effects make the most of the hot
colors on offer
X
Multiple applications from luster,
color , prints and embroidery
all merge for energetic and
contrasting looks
X
Degrade print effects for merged
multicolored aspects
X
Shocking tone relief on lace and jacquards
Compact color and shine
Bright yarns create high luster relief in jacquards
Trend editorial generated by Louisa Smith
NILIT®
SPECIALTY YARNS
NILIT® COLORWISE
®
XNILIT BRITEX
®
XNILIT SUPER MICROFIBER
®
XNILIT EVERSHEER
®
XNILIT BLACK DIAMOND
X
Microfine lace effects in vibrant tones
XINVITING XSHINE XBE HAPPY XFUN
INTIMATE APPAREL S/S 2016 Textile Trend #2
12-6207 TPX
13-1023 TPX
12-2902 TPX
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Color references: Pantone® Textile Color Guide
Perfection at its finest in new-generation knit constructions as
microstructure fabrics deliver the desired effect of their heavier weight
predecessors. With today’s new yarn and knitting technology, both
circular and warp knits are increasingly knitted in finer gauge, offering
perfect and smooth surfaces that are sensational when worn against
the skin. Precision evokes not just the desire for 24/7 comfort fit
and invisible fit intimate apparel, it also influences and updates the
shapewear sector through color and fabric structure. Glacial and cool
touch surfaces team with decorative elements, texturally optical but
incredibly smooth, offering the ability to clean cut for second skin
precision combined with long lasting comfort fit.
12-4805 TPX
Precision
The Concept
19-4027 TPX
C O L
Matte and bright yarns contrast
Engineered styling for lightweight support
Subtle shimmer updates perfect fabrics
Smooth and cool touch surfaces
Delicate fabric structures embrace
and shape the body
Optical texture deceive through perfect surfaces
Target Markets
X
Shapewear – lighter in weight but still
delivering the desired sculpting effect
X
Clean cut and invisible finish for all day
basics, featuring low to medium control in
compact structures with contrasting semi
dull/brilliant yarn combinations for men and
women
X
Seamless intimate apparel with clean cut
aspects
X
Shapewear continues it’s dominance as
an intimate apparel staple for women, but
there is growth in the menswear sector
Photos: 123rf.com
Include subtle shimmer colors
Featherweight fabrics with high modulus
Textile Touch & Visual Appeal
X
Seamless shapewear applications
for the ultimate effect in a
smooth and sculpting finish
X
High power circular and
warp knits in lighter weight
constructions
X
Low to medium all day control for
smoothing intimate apparel with
a synthetic glacial look through to
a cotton-like touch
X
High powered warp knits with a
clean cut finish or selvedge edge
X
Stretch and rigid jacquards – flat
but optically detailed with a
geometric influence
X
Bright glistening effects work
well in featherweight fabrics
incorporating the new color range
X
High power shaping liners
X
X
Variable modulus fabrics
X
Perfect featherweight circular
knits– the finest knits yet
Surface constructions are
extremely precise with a cool
touch
X
X
Moisture management for added
comfort
Update traditional shapewear
colors through cool and feminine
tones
Precise knit structures
Glacial shimmer touch fabrics
Featherweight fabrics with control
Trend editorial generated by Louisa Smith
NILIT®
SPECIALTY YARNS
NILIT® BRITEX
®
XNILIT EVERSHEER
®
XNILIT BREEZE
®
XNILIT ARAFELLE
®
XNILIT BRILLION
X
Detail features in jacquard & print form
XGLACIAL X COOL TOUCH X COMFORT X SCULPTING
INTIMATE APPAREL S/S 2016 Textile Trend #3
16-2124 TPX
14-3903 TPX
18-3533 TPX
Fabric inspiration pull from the shapewear sector for high impact
intimate apparel that delivers comfort fit.
Colored prints combined with high gloss yarns
Connected graphics for a futuristic look
Micro mesh and printed effects
for an energetic look
Electric tones update black
Color references: Pantone® Textile Color Guide
The continuing growth in the activewear market is having a
positive effect on the demand for sports intimate apparel that
offers fit and support teamed with high performance. Lighter weight
constructions in compact and mesh feature, but there is also a demand
for prints in updating sport bras and briefs combined with a stronger
fashion accent. Colors contrast as does texture with functional yarns
zoned into key areas in seamless sports bra constructions through to
cut and sew for focused function.
13-5412 TPX
Activate
The Concept
19-3830 TPX
C O L O
Abstract prints update the look
Target Markets
Sharp colored prints update black
Space dye and melange effects update bases
X
Women’s intimate apparel –for functional high performance intimate apparel through to casual sports fashion
bodywear in cut and sew and seamless
applications
X
Menswear – growth area for the active
sector with high performance yarns
and fit
Photos: 123rf.com
Mock and true mesh for added detail
Textile Touch & Visual Appeal
Soft micro touch single jersey
X
Microsoft liners worn against the
skin, especially in bras
X
Soft touch power mesh for inserts
and core stability
Subtle raised micro rib knits
X
High powered compression warp
knits for core stability and clean
cut finishing
Clean cut warp knits – bonded
seams for a smooth anti-chaffing
finish
X
Prints are key in updating this
direction, especially bestselling
black
X
Seamless intimate apparel with
zoned functional yarns, openwork
structures and compression
X
High performance fabrics react
to the wearers movement with
moisture management and
thermal regulation key
X
Sporty open and faux mesh
fabrics for inserts and contrast
with solid fabrics
X
Space dyed and mélange effects
X
X
X
Micro piqué structures in super
lightweight hands
X
Aertex structures appeal
X
Soft touch power mesh for
decorative inserts and ventilation
X
Cotton touch fabrics – lightweight
but natural
X
Brushed technical side of the
fabric for super soft connection
against the skin
Mock and true mesh add detail
and zoned function
on
Power mesh fabric for ventilation
Trend editorial generated by Louisa Smith
NILIT®
T®
SPECIALTY
ALTY YARNS
NILITT® AQUARIUS
XNILIT
T® COLORWISE
XNILIT
T® ECOCARE
XNILIT
T® BREEZE
XNILIT
T® ARAFELLE
XNILIT
T® HEAT
X
Micro mesh with brushed technical side
XWELLBEING XGRAPHIC X PERFORMANCE XCOTTON TOUCH
LEGWEAR S/S 2016 Trend #1
Lace structures
Crochet effects for socks
15-4003 TPX
15-4312 TPX
15-1816 TPX
Color references: Pantone® Textile Color Guide
Ethereal in its delivery through touch and tone, Sublime delivers
a feminine delivery for the legwear sector. From delicate cotton-rich
pointelle ankle socks through to a range of opaque and fancy sheer
hosiery with tone-on-tone effect, both basics and more decorative
offerings feature. Essentially elegant, the inclusion of bare leg
looks through to sun kissed tans feature for basics, delivered in an
exceptionally soft touch. Shaping is also a key aspect, as sheers
incorporate built-in control and support for smoothing and slimming
effects. Luminosity also features, giving the ethereal tones on offer a
new edge.
15-1315 TPX
Sublime
The Concept
12-1107 TPX
C O L O
Prints and yarn dyed jacquards update
socks and hosiery
Delicate openwork structures
Tattoo and line prints inspire hosiery
Photos: 123rf.com
Super soft touch for flesh tone hosiery
Target Markets
Sheer hosiery with built-in control
Tonal print effects update sheer hosiery
X
Basics – sheer all day hosiery from
bare-leg look through to sun kissed
gleam
X
Shaping hosiery – comfort and function combine with zoned high compression built-in shaping briefs and tops
X
Elegant fashion hosiery
X
Socks – all day basics through to more
decorative options
Textile Touch & Visual Appeal
X
5 – 10 - 20 denier shiny finish
sheers through to matte appearance features
X
15 – 20 denier hosiery pulls from
the color palette for slighty colored
sheer tights
X
Control top hosiery feature from
low, medium to high control - the
inclusion of built-in shaping is
becoming more popular for sheers
X
The shaping control built into
hosiery requires moisture management and performance fibers
teamed with spandex/elastane for
all day comfort
X
40 - 70 denier footless tights make
the most of print and jacquard inspirations, taking the smokey tones
to a new opacity
Cotton rich decorative detail for legwear
X
10 denier colored anklets and kneehighs
X
Glossy colored sheers for sophisticated elegance
X
Sandal toe bare leg hosiery is key
for the season with glossy sun
kissed legs appealing for the summer
X
Cotton blends feature in pointelle
structures in socks and footless
tights
X
The ornamental detail that inspires
this trend should be incorporated
into allover or strategic placement,
through print and jacquards, especially when worked tone-on-tone
or through a solid color on a nude
base
X
Anti-chaffing bands feature on stay
ups - plain through to lace tops
X
Enhanced function through construction is key in this sector with
anti-roll, anti-chaffing, reinforced
toes and cushioned soles
Delicate and decorative detail feature in
prints and structure
Pointelle structures a feminine style
NILIT®
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SPECIALTY YARNS
RNS
NILIT® EVERSHEER
HEER
®
XNILIT BRITEX
®
XNILIT BLACK DIAMOND
®
XNILIT PASTELLE
LLE
E
®
XNILIT SOFTEX
X
®
XNILIT INNERGY
GYY
®
XNILIT BREEZE
E
®
XNILIT AQUARIUS
IUS
US
Trend editorial generated by Louisa Smith
X
Sheer and changeant effects feature in hosiery
XDELICATE XETHEREAL X SMOOTH XDECORATIVE
LEGWEAR S/S 2016 Trend #2
Massaging structures in socks
11-0601 TPX
18-4148 TPX
17-1664 TPX
Zig zag and chevron placement as
an alternative to stripes
Color references: Pantone® Textile Color Guide
Vibrant and powerful in color, this season sees Brazil hosting the
Olympics as sports becomes the global goal. Spirited and energetic
influences inspire the look geared towards the high performance socks
sports sector through to a bright fashion offering inspired by the sporty
influence. There is a feeling of cheer and camaraderie as the games
commence, also inspiring a brighter offering for basic socks. White is a
key factor to this trend, its sharpness and association to the sporting
sector continues, but it is the colors on offer that deliver the added
detail. Consider incorporating the bright tones into a wide range of
detail from precision-zoned areas through to mélange and striped
hoop effects.
16-6340 TPX
Endeavor
The Concept
12-0643 TPX
C O L O
Sharp and shocking stripes feature
Abstract prints feature in hosiery
Photos: 123rf.com
Colors merge for tone on tone effects
Cushioned terry structures feature in socks
Target Markets
Sporty accents team with white
Rainbow tones
X
A unisex offering for the sportswear
sector from high compression through
to high performance and basic sports
socks
X
Hosiery – fashion led through fancy
openwork to prints
X
Great day basic socks for men and
women – bring in some fun and cheer
through solid tones and crazy yarn
dyed effects
Textile Touch & Visual Appeal
X
Zone contrasting colors in
anatomically engineered
compression socks for added detail
X
Color is crucial in the sports sector
– contrast with the freshness of
white through sharp shot accents
X
Precise zoning of high performance
yarns in accurate areas within
socks adds enhanced wellbeing
- including anti bacterial and
moisture management
X
Hosiery takes on the flash tones
from 20 denier up in vibrant solid
and printed effects
X
Macro fancy fishnets in vibrant
tones –knitted or printed onto a
bare leg base for a smooth finish
X
Solid and multi colored basic ankle
socks for all markets – bring in
some cheer
X
Get graphic – stripes, rainbow
mélange effects, chevron stripes
and hoops make the most of the
colors on offer
X
Yarn dyed heel and toe definition
appeals when solid tones are used
in both sports and fashion socks
X
Anatomical styling features in sports socks
Cushioned heels, toes and arch
support are key areas to offer
comfort and support in sports
socks
X
High compression footless
leg guards – supporting and
energizing the muscular structure
X
Low finish sneaker and liner socks
– contrast with solid colored toes,
heels and tops
Cotton rich solid toness
Multicolored stripes feature
NILIT®
Trend editorial generated by Louisa Smith
SPECIALTY
Y YARNS
NILIT® COLORWISE
LORWISE
®
XNILIT DUELLE
ELLE
®
XNILIT AQUARIUS
UARIUS
®
XNILIT INNERGY
NERGY
®
XNILIT BREEZE
EEZE
®
XNILIT BODYFRESH
DYFRESH
X
Work white as the base with intense colors
XENERGETIC XBRIGHT X FUNCTIONAL XBOLD
ACTIVEWEAR S/S 2016 Textile Trend #1
17-1540 TPX
16-4535 TPX
15-4003 TPX
Brushed surfaces enhance the natural aspect
Color references: Pantone® Textile Color Guide
Driven by the ongoing growth in the yoga sector, Zen-like offers
a new aspect influencing the way we dress. This isn’t just confined to
yoga and soft sport apparel; it is fast becoming an integral part of the
lifestyle trend, bridging active and casualwear in creating a new code.
The tranquility emanating from this trend takes on a natural direction through fabric construction and touch. The need and desire from
the consumer for a work/life balance, with the focus on a healthier
existence, this trend delivers a fashion forward sector teamed with the
functional aspects of performance yarns.
16-1541 TPX
Zen-like
The Concept
19-3622 TPX
C O L O
Natural touch through brushed surfaces
Natural gloss influence
Discharge prints and jacquards pull from an
organic inspiration
Textured appeal through jacquards and prints
Artisanal feel
Target Markets
Glazed finishes
X
Yoga / casualwear crossover caters
towards the lifestyle trend in cut-andsew garments through to seamless
applications
X
Loose gym wear
X
Soft urban separates
Photos: 123rf.com
Soft aspects
Textile Touch & Visual Appeal
X
Team nylon yarns with modal,
viscose and fine count cotton for
enhanced natural touch teamed
with performance aspects
Mélange effects – grainy aspects
feature especially for darker toned
bottoms
X
Raised jacquard patterns again
with an organic relief
X
Natural touch mesh
Mono and bi stretch fabrics
from classic compact tricot to rib
structures
X
Terry toweling
X
Micro weight fleece and brushed
jersey
Circular knits – organic openwork
– drop stitch effects
X
Double-side fabrics with
contrasting texture and color
X
Prints take an organic inspiration
and update basic bases
X
X
Natural sheen on lightweight
wovens and knits
X
Soft touch with a natural hand
but a higher level of comfort and
performance
X
Brushed surfaces
X
X
X
Super dull textured nylon for cotton-like touch
h
nits
Bi stretch knits
for comfortt
Textures and natural touch feature in
seamless applications
NILIT®
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SPECIALTY YARNS
NILIT® SUPER MICROFIBER
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XNILIT ECOCARE
®
XNILIT BODYFRESH
®
XNILIT ARAFELLE
®
XNILIT SOFTEX
®
XNILIT PASTELLE
®
XNILIT DUELLE
Trend editorial generated by Louisa Smith
X
Classic mélange effects in multi blends
XTRANQUIL XNATURAL X SOFT TECHNO XLIFESTYLE
ACTIVEWEAR S/S 2016 Textile Trend #2
14-0232 TPX
12-0642 TPX
17-0115 TPX
High performance factors in knits and wovens
Color references: Pantone® Textile Color Guide
Fashion and performance marry in creating high levels of
functioning fabrics for a wide range of sporting activities to the simple
pleasure of enjoying the great outdoors. Fabrics have to move and
react with the body, responding to different level of activities and
protection required. Fabric structures look lively through piqué, mesh,
rib and honeycomb constructions in seamless, warp and circular
knit through to micro light compact wovens. Breathable, windproof,
comfort fit and UV protection all feature. The color palette pulls from
a neutral base accentuated with sharper tones with designers given
the option to add detail within garments through the complimenting
compact and textured fabric developments.
17-1755 TPX
Emotive
The Concept
19-3905 TPX
C O L O
Placement prints update basics
Abstract prints
Smooth coated surfaces
Blistered surfaces
Bestselling black is enhanced with shots of
color
Target Markets
Multicolored aspects
X
High performance garments for unisex
motion activities: Golf, tennis, hiking,
running
X
Aerobic/gym applications
X
Outdoor to urban apparel with a
functional element: base, second and
outer layer applications feature
Photos: 123rf.com
3D surface effects
Textile Touch & Visual Appeal
X
Crisp lightweight wovens for the
bottoms market
X
Fancy 3D jacquards for surface
relief
X
High performance micro light
ripstops – bright in color
X
X
Double faced fabrics – compact
surfaces contrast with openwork
structures
Textured surfaces from honeycomb, waffle and pique are
worked on the technical side of
fabrics, directly engaging with the
skin
X
Lightweight circular and warp
knits for loose fit
X
X
Cool touch fabrics that embrace
the skin
Super lightweight circular knits for
fluid outer shells including running
tops
X
X
Mono and bi stretch warp knits
and wovens for enhanced comfort
fit and function
Bonded double sided or constructed contrasting textures
X
X
Natural –touch seamless tops
with raised textural detail in
seamless rib and mesh effects
Comfort stretch warp and circular
knit for second skin with built-in
moisture management, UV protection and quick dry
X
Functional membrane finishing
enhance woven fabrics
Honeycomb structures on lightweight ripstops
X
Lightweight high performance wovens
nss
Blistered surfaces and natural
touch mélange for detail
NILIT®
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SPECIALTY YARNS
NILIT® COLORWISE
®
XNILIT AQUARIUS
®
XNILIT ARAFELLE
®
XNILIT BREEZE
®
XNILIT ECOCARE
®
XNILIT HEAT
X
Trend editorial generated by Louisa Smith
Soft power mesh
Micro textured knits
XREACTIVE XACTION X MOVEMENT XPERFORM
ACTIVEWEAR S/S 2016 Textile Trend #3
C O L O
Spirited
Bright luster and shine
16-5942 TPX
18-1663 TPX
16-1359 TPX
19-3832 TPX
Cool touch perfect surface fabrics
Color references: Pantone® Textile Color Guide
High performance fabrics that embrace, protect and enhance the
performance of the wearer feature for the season in lighter weight
qualities. Perfect surfaces with high power embrace the muscular
structure through anatomical styling. Seamless, circular and warp knits
feature on the compression front complimenting the 3D micro textured
jacquards that are used directly against the skin in massaging form.
Mesh ranges from power mesh to mock aspects, achieved through cutand-sew through to seamless garment construction. Clean fabrics and
bonded seams feature, with black continuing to be a best seller in this
sector, look to incorporating contrasting tones and textures for eyecatching detail.
19-1102 TPX
The Concept
Pique and raised jacquards are used
against the skin
High performance fabrics that
connect with the body
Massaging structures
Perfect surfaces team up with high
performance yarns
Target Markets
PU prints deliver added optical textural effect
X
Road running – reflective aspects are
key on the safety front
X
Cross training
X
Road cycling
X
Marathon running
X
Professional ball sports
Photos: 123rf.com
Smooth mock and true mesh for inserts
Textile Touch & Visual Appeal
X
X
X
X
X
Black punch out
High powered warp and circular
knits for core stability
Luster features with bright tri-lobal
aspects offering added gleam to
compact surfaces
Clean cut aspects appeal for
smooth seam bonded finishing in
the garment form – fabrics can
also be laser cut and layered with
compact structures/mesh
Fabric surfaces are perfect with
high levels of performance and the
ability to zone functional mesh in
key ventilation areas for contrast
Variable levels of compression are
targeted within a garment to focus
on key areas, team with moisture
management and UV protection for
precise benefits
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3D micro jacquards - the texture
connecting against the skin
Anatomical styling offers the
option for zoned performance and
the opportunity for compact/mesh
structures in seamless apparel
Super bright yarns for an
illuminating look
Consider reflective prints to apply
to compact bases for a safety
element
Fabrics are clean and simple
– consider updating through
luminous and foil prints for a
futuristic appeal
Optical textured rib knits feature
in dull/bright yarn formations or
through semi transparent options
Micro light ripstops for running
tops –membrane coated for wind
and rain resistance
Gleaming mesh fabrics
Microlight ripstops for outershells
NILIT®
Trend editorial generated by Louisa Smith
SPECIALTY YARNS
NILIT® AQUARIUS
UARIUS
®
XNILIT COLORWISE
ORWISE
®
XNILIT BRITEX
TEX
®
XNILIT BREEZE
EEZE
®
XNILIT ARAFELLE
AFELLE
®
XNILIT INNERGY
NERGY
®
XNILIT BLACK
ACK DIAMOND
X
Update high performance mesh with prints
XENERGETIC XEMBRACING X LIGHT XSTRUCTURE
NILIT Collection
SPRING - SUMMER 2016
I
INTR
NILIT®’s unique and diverse nylon 6.6 fibers
continue to contribute creativity and
versatility to the world of bodywear, intimate
apparel, activewear and legwear.
Offered in a variety of yarn counts, several
levels of luster and different cross sections,
NILIT’s customized yarn solutions are perfect
for seamless, circular knitting, covering and
woven applications.
NILIT's Specialty Yarns open up endless
possibilities for Manufacturers to create
state-of-the-art products that are
fashionable, functional and innovative.
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YARN GUIDE
NILIT® BLACK DIAMOND is made with a NILIT dope dyed nylon 6.6 yarn and
a shiny yarn, for a shimmering effect that facilitates rich design options for
unique and fashionable garments.
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•
•
•
Dyeable and reversible
Delicate sparkle appearance
Soft and luxurious
Shapes and hugs the body
FASHION
NILIT® BRITEX is a unique, versatile yarn that can be knitted with or without
spandex to add shine, glamor and brightness to almost any fabric.
• Soft sensation
• Rich colors
• Beautiful drape
NILIT® BRILLION is used to create fabrics with an exceptionally smooth
handle and uniquely lustrous appearance.
• Bright, flat yarns
• Soft hand
• Round, trilobal, and oval cross-sections
NILIT® EVERSHEER fiber stretches the limits of nylon 6.6 to deliver the
perfect lightweight, sheer and resilient yarn for pantyhose.
• Cost-effective production
• Highly durable and ultra-sheer
• Silky-smooth and uniform, without picks or snags
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YARN GUIDE
NILIT® COLORWISE delivers perfect multi-color contrasts, enabling fabrics
with varied designs and patterns.
FASHION
• Wide range of rich color shades
• One-step dyeing process
• Natural feel and appearance
NILIT® PASTELLE is perfect for multi-colored pastel fabrics with varied
designs and patterns, created by knitting it together with NILIT® COLORWISE
or other nylon 6.6 yarns.
• Wide range of delicate color shades
• Two contrasting colors in one-step dyeing process
• Natural feel and appearance
NILIT® ARAFELLE is a textured yarn that creates soft mélange effects and
infuses fabrics with a natural, cotton-like feel and appearance used for
textured fabrics.
• Color shades achieved in regular acid dye process
• Ultimate comfort
• Easy-care
PERFORMANCE
NILIT® BREEZE fibers are made from a unique polymer that helps to
maintain body temperature and keep wearers cool during physical activities
and in hot weather.
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Cooling effect
Comfortable fit
Soft and smooth feel
Provides UV protection
YARN GUIDE
NILIT® SOFTEX microfibers give fabrics extra suppleness and softness
and bring long lasting performance to a wide range of products.
Ultra soft feel for a second-skin effect
Natural feeling
Flat and textured yarns
Variety of lusters and dtex levels
NILIT® SUPER MICROFIBER yarns contain the finest nylon 6.6 filaments
ever produced – 0.58 DPF – and give fabrics an extra-soft feel and a
natural second-skin effect.
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Variety of lusters
Long-lasting performance
Maximum lightness
Comfort, wearability and perfect drape
NILIT® DUELLE is a specialty yarn made of NILIT® COLORWISE and
NILIT® PASTELLE yarns that is perfect for stripes, jacquards and
fashionable patterns.
NILIT® INNERGY is an FIR-generating fiber with an built-in mineral additive
that invigorates the body and enhances performance.
• Provides thermo regulation
• Gentle heat emitted by fibers promotes well-being
• Durable and long lasting
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PERFORMANCE
• Unique heather effect in two distinct colors and deep contrast shades
• One-step dyeing process
• Ultra comfort
PERFORMANCE
YARN GUIDE
NILIT® BODYFRESH has antibacterial properties embedded inside the fiber
that prevent bacteria from causing body odor.
• Maintains body freshness
• Highly resilient, flexible and durable
• Keeps wearers comfortable and confident
NILIT® HEAT is an innovative nylon 6.6 thermo insulating yarn that is
uniquely designed with coffee charcoal to capture and conserve natural
body heat and keep wearers warm.
• Superior thermal insulation
• Anti-bacterial properties
• Powerful deodorizing effect
TACTEL® fibers are offered in a diverse range of lusters, cross-sections
and color effects for fashion-function apparel.
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Soft and versatile with easy-care benefits
Two-tone color effects in a single-dye bath process
Bright to full-dull lusters with superior drape
Deep black, spun-dyed yarn with exceptional color fastness
SUPPLEX® fabrics combine the advantages of high-tech fibers and the
natural beauty of cotton, creating garments that stay soft even after they
are worn repeatedly.
• Exceptionally smooth
• Dry faster than cotton
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NILIT® AQUARIUS fibers have a triple T cross-section that increases the
surface area and improves moisture management, creating fabrics that
keep wearers dry, fresh and comfortable.
PERFORMANCE
YARN GUIDE
NILIT® ECOCARE is made from recycled nylon 6.6, providing an
environmentally sustainable fiber for varied applications.
ECOCARE
• Excellent color depth and uniformity
• Minimizes waste and reduces energy
• Conserves crude oil
ECO
• Micro-channels in the fiber carry moisture away from the body
• Wicking properties remain even after repeated washes
Certified SUPPLEX® UPF fabrics offer a high level of built-in UV protection −
SPF 40 and higher depending on the fabric and fabric construction.
CORDURA® fabrics are abrasion-resistant and offer all the benefits of
lightweight fabrics, with exceptional durability.
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High resistance to tears, scuffs and abrasions
Ideal for a broad range of applications
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Versatile styling options
TACTEL®, SUPPLEX® AND CORDURA® are registered trademarks of INVISTA
and are used under license to NILIT for nylon products.
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LICENSED
• Address the growing demand for UV protection in garments
• UPF protection qualities remain even after repeated washes
MESMERIC
16-4134 TPX
13-0535 TPX
18-1754 TPX
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BENEFITS
• A trendy set in vibrant colors that is opaque, sheer and shiny all in one.
• A second-skin fabric which is soft and "flexible" due to its unique elasticity.
• An engineered garment with gathered areas for the creation of unique
placement shaping and a romantic touch.
• The spandex covered with NILIT® EVERSHEER gives the product sheerness
and durability.
17-3020 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• Outer layer – NILIT® BRITEX.
• Inner layer – spandex covered with NILIT® EVERSHEER.
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MESMERIC
16-4134 TPX
SUPER MICROFIBER
13-0535 TPX
18-1754 TPX
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BENEFITS
• Feminine intimate apparel for all ages with a design taken from the 70's.
• Ultra smooth garments that are the perfect choice for everyday comfort wear.
• Tonal jacquard effect is achieved by knitting with NILIT® COLORWISE.
• NILIT® SUPER MICROFIBER yarn gives garments a liquid-like, smooth sensation
on the body.
17-3020 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• Special needle selection enhances body shape.
• Light support.
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MESMERIC
16-4134 TPX
13-0535 TPX
18-1754 TPX
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BENEFITS
• The NILIT® BLACK DIAMOND garment is the perfect choice for a touch of sparkle
and elegance.
• A romantic design with a hint of lace and a subtle jacquard.
• Fabric has a smooth hand for comfortable wear.
• NILIT® BODYFRESH knitted in in the gusset area provides antibacterial protection.
17-3020 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• Relief pattern effect on front of top and sides of panty, gives the set
its fashionable.
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PRECISION
19-4027 TPX
BREEZE
12-4805 TPX
12-2902 TPX
13-1023 TPX
BENEFITS
• No matter which activity, these medium–firm control shapers are casual in design
and are suitable for every-day wear.
• Knitted with NILIT® BREEZE in the entire garment, the wearer is guaranteed to feel
cool and fresh.
• With sophisticated simplicity, the melange effect in specially zoned areas gives
these garments a modern appearance.
• The wide waist band knitted in conjunction with NILIT® BREEZE melange yarn,
guarantees extra comfort and ergonomic stability.
• The smooth fabric hand is created by the combination of a double covered spandex
alternated with NILIT® BREEZE nylon, plated with spandex covered NILIT® BREEZE.
12-6207 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
Structure of garments combine support areas that enhance body shape.
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PRECISION
19-4027 TPX
BRILLION
12-4805 TPX
12-2902 TPX
13-1023 TPX
BENEFITS
• Based on original corsetry with a modern design, this shapewear group provides
light control to the wearer.
• The smooth silhouette appearance makes the shapers invisible to the eye and feel
like a “second-skin”.
• Due to strategically placed shaping panels, gentle support is achieved.
• With three levels of luster - low, medium and high range - the products look
luxurious and have a satiny touch.
• The combination of flat dtex range yarns knitted together create the different levels
of shine and support.
12-6207 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• Panels knitted in tummy area provide necessary support.
• With no underwire, the bra provides perfect support with its smooth surface and
wide band.
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PRECISION
19-4027 TPX
12-4805 TPX
12-2902 TPX
13-1023 TPX
BENEFITS
• These fashion-function shapers provide the wearer with light support and
guarantee maximum comfort.
• The unique designs feature compression zones in the stomach and buttocks areas
for achieving a desirable shape.
• The tone-to-tone floral motif gives the garments their romantic and
feminine appearance.
• For a glamorous contrast effect, the garments are knitted with NILIT® EVERSHEER
for sheerness, and NILIT® BRITEX for shine.
12-6207 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• Rib front panel for tummy support.
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ACTIVATE
19-3830 TPX
13-5412 TPX
18-3533 TPX
BENEFITS
• At home, in the gym or out running errands, this fashion-function set is
appropriate for inner/outer wear.
• Ergonimically designed zones that promote ease of movement.
• The different textures & colors create a trendy set of intimate apparel for
sports activities.
• The shelf bra – on its own or "hidden" in a sports' top - provides the necessary
support during aerobic exercize.
• Knitted with NILIT® AQUARIUS, the product has built-in moisture management
properties for the life of the garment.
• Special needle selection in all strategic areas, under the arms and along the
body sides.
14-3903 TPX
16-2124 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• Mesh panels in side areas for ventilation.
• Inner layer – moisture transport.
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SUBLIME
12-1107 TPX
SUPER MICROFIBER
15-1315 TPX
15-1816 TPX
15-4312 TPX
BENEFITS
• Enriched with delicate motifs, these garments have a luxurious, super soft handle.
• Light elasticity and a cotton-like texture, the wearer is guaranteed a comfortable
product that flatters the body.
• All feeds are knitted with fine nylon yarn plated with NILIT® SUPER MICROFIBER
and with a fine dtex special covered spandex.
15-4003 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• Due to a unique needle selection, the relief effects are fine, exact and clean.
• The fine yarn count gives the fabric a lovely drape.
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ZEN LIKE
19-3622 TPX
ECOCARE
16-1541 TPX
15-4003 TPX
16-4535 TPX
BENEFITS
• For yoga apparel, these garments are is loose-fitting and extremely comfortable.
• The smooth & stretchy fabric moves with the wearer and gives endless flexibility.
• Pants – the wide waist band supports the tummy area.
• Bra – textured rib design for additional support.
• Top – support in the shoulder, back and chest area with rib design.
17-1540 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• Needle rib selection areas for extra muscle compression.
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EMOTIVE
19-3905 TPX
17-1755 TPX
17-0115 TPX
12-0642 TPX
BENEFITS
• Fashion/function garments that are perfect for the gym and for any outdoor
sports activity.
• NILIT® ARAFELLE knitted in the garments create the cotton-like feel and
melange effect.
• Side panels in bra give support while running.
• Ventilation areas provide moisture management & cooling relief.
14-0232 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• Structure of garments combines support areas that enhance body shape.
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EMOTIVE
19-3905 TPX
17-1755 TPX
17-0115 TPX
12-0642 TPX
BENEFITS
• A winter garment to be used as a base layer, under ski jackets & coats, or as
a sports top for running, and other extreme winter sport activities.
• NILIT® HEAT yarn is knitted on the inside and outside of the garment for natural
warmth insulation.
• Special needle selection zoned in the shoulder and arm areas, creates "hollow
pockets" that capture body warmth, along with the NILIT® HEAT, and hold it
inside next to the body, for a longer period of time.
• Extra ventilation is obtained through the net-design needle selection under the
arms, on the sides and around the neck.
14-0232 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• 3-D structure in shoulder area.
• Mesh structure for ventilation in neck and side areas.
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SPIRITED
19-1102 TPX
BREEZE
19-3832 TPX
16-1359 TPX
18-1663 TPX
BENEFITS
• Where performance counts in extreme sports, this garment is a “must-have” –
suitable for cycling, skating and aerobic sports.
• Knitted with NILIT® BREEZE throughout the garment, the wearer experiences
a cooling sensation.
• Muscles gain maximum support with ergonomically designed compression zones.
• With UV properties, the wearer is “sun safe” while engaging in outdoor
summer sports.
16-5942 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• 3-D knitting to protect from injuries in knee area.
• Double layer padding protection in gusset area.
• Mesh panels in chest, back and side areas for ventilation.
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SPIRITED
19-1102 TPX
BREEZE
19-3832 TPX
16-1359 TPX
18-1663 TPX
BENEFITS
• Knitted with NILIT® BREEZE, these garments provide the perfect cooling effect
for running when the “heat is on”.
• The fabric is lightweight, has a smooth hand and an excellent drape.
• Maximum comfort and performance via the ergonomically engineered design.
• UV protection guards against the sun’s harmful rays.
16-5942 TPX
KNITTING CONSTRUCTION
• The unique knitting selection promotes maximum ventilation in zoned areas
to promote cooling sensation on the body.
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