What are environmentally friendly tights?

Throughout the years our loyal customers have been asking for tights that have been created using environmentally friendly yarn.  NILIT® Ecocare nylon yarn is produced in a way that reuses the residue from production. Through reusing that material, new fiber is created with saving water, material and minimizing the amount of waste. We care about the environment and NILIT® Ecocare tights are just perfect for combining a sustainable way of living and the development of the science behind the production of socks and tights.
NILIT® Ecocare‘s approach has seen the need for high-energy stages in the production process removed. This success has enabled a significant amount of various resources to not just be merely conserved but made available for future generations. The manufacturing of NILIT® Ecocare yarns leaves behind a greener and more sustainable future.

You may wonder how much material and water is saved through the production of our Ecocare line? To create a visual, here are some numbers per 1 ton of produced yarn:

• 6194 kW of saved energy, which is 87,6% less than in regular production
• 18 cubic meter of saved water
• 55% fewer resources

Facts about ECOCARE tights

• Our recycled polymer allows for the spinning of high-quality yarns that retain the properties of virgin fibers.
• They retain the excellent color depth and uniformity via regular dye processes.
• There are no inconsistencies in the properties of any of the recycled yarn.
• Applications in intimate wear, legwear, active-wear, and ready-to-wear products.
• Available in Dtex count: 70/40/1, 70/40/2, 40/20/1, 40/20/2

ECO-FIBERS

NILIT has developed a recycled yarn in order to set a global standard: of delivering the need for acknowledgment and activity in promoting and securing Eco-Friendly processes. We have a duty of care to the environment that must be met, day in and day out.  As a pioneer and innovator in the development of a recycled nylon 6.6 yarn, with both excellent color depth and uniformity via regular dye process, NILIT’s eco-friendly material provides a perfect balance between protection, well-being, and ecology.

It’s a philosophy we are bound to and will hold onto in order to make materials that are environmentally friendly and focused on securing a sustainable future.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE FIBERS

NILIT’s high-performance fibers enable the creation of fabrics that deliver extreme resistance and optimal support while offering maximum flexibility. It truly is the all-round material that delivers excellence every time. Through moisture management and anti-bacterial protection, NILIT fibers can help enhance both performance and endurance. Due to the unique technologies employed throughout the fibers, their special properties remain effective for the life span of any garment.

FASHION FIBERS

his family of advanced fibers gives you the perfect choice of fabric for all fashion types. Available in a variety of textures and finishes, eye-catching, attractive colors and innovative dyeing techniques, these fibers offer limitless design possibilities open to everyone’s imagination.  Striking a perfect balance between fashion and comfort, NILIT fashion yarns allow designers and manufacturers alike to produce clothing that meets every requirement in both looks and feel.

TRAVEL KNEE-HIGHS
FOR WOMEN

These 70 DENIER knee-highs have an extra layer of fabric under the soles, that improve blood circulation and provide a light massage effect on feet. Wide non-compressing ribbing, which make them perfect for travelling!

Thanks to the reinforced sole, the knee-highs last longer and are suitable for everyday use.

NILIT® Ecocare knee-highs bring together our philosophy and sophisticated R&D for a breakthrough in yarn engineering and production.

Denier (DEN)

Denier (DEN) is a unit of weight used to express the fineness of yarn or fibre, and thus to describe the thickness of hosiery. By comparison, 1 DEN is approximately the diameter of a sixth of a hair. To be more accurate, 1 gram of one denier yarn is equal to the weight in grams of 9000 metres of the yarn, which means that less than 4.5 kg of the material would be enough to circle the Earth along the equator. The finer the fibre, the more transparent the tights, and vice versa. While 10,20 DEN tights are barely visible, 30,40 DEN ones are semi opaque and over 50 DEN ones completely opaque. The thickness and weight of hosiery are important factors defining their style, comfort, look and warmth.

Stockings

Stockings are a garment consisting of two separate pieces. They cover the leg up to the top part of the thigh and are kept up using suspenders, a garter belt or a silicone strip. The most famous character to wear stockings must be Pippi Longstocking. Generally, stockings tend to be very thin and made of nylon or silk. In addition to being comfortable, they are valued as a hygienic alternative to hosiery products reaching all the way to the waist.

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Sheer tights

Sheer tights reach up to the waist. They are produced in the 8,30 DEN range and are made of nylon or polyamide, with other materials often added to them. Sheer tights are good for hiding imperfections and giving the legs a smooth and uniform look. Sheer tights are referred to as ‘pantyhose’ in the US where they were invented and first launched onto the market in 1959.

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Opaque tights

Opaque tights also reach up to the waist. Their thickness can range from 40,200 DEN and they can be made of either synthetic or natural fibre, for example cotton or wool. They came into fashion in 1919 as dresses became shorter.

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How to care for socks?

Socks should not be washed at temperatures over 40 degrees! Always follow the care instructions on the label, but generally, cotton socks, knee-highs, and tights should be washed at 40 degrees. Socks definitely don’t like the dryer; to maintain their shape and size, they should be hung on a clothesline the old-fashioned way. Woolen socks, including merino wool, should ideally be washed by hand. If you put them in the machine, wash them at 40 degrees and do not use the spin cycle. Do the same for angora wool and brushed acrylic socks.  

How to care for hosiery?

Since tights and stockings are delicate, it is generally recommended to wash them by hand. The best temperature for this is up to 40 degrees. If you still want to machine wash, use the gentlest cycle and choose a cold water wash. When washing in a machine, you should definitely use a laundry bag to prevent damage to the hosiery. To avoid snagging, turn the tights inside out before washing! Following these tips will ensure a much longer life for your hosiery!