TEXTILE DIRECTIONS 2015 HOSIERY

TEXTILE DIRECTIONS 2015
HOSIERY
SMOOTH OPERATOR
ORNAMENTAL ELEGANCE
LITTLE MINX
CULTURAL CLUB
HOSIERY 2015
SMOOTH OPERATOR
All-embracing hosiery sculpts and shapes the legs, derriere and tummy in a bid to get all-day comfort fit. But while
soothing shaping is key, this hosiery direction comes with the added benefit of cosmetic and wellbeing performance as
enhanced circulation and skin-nourishing treatment is applied.
Flesh tones and black continue as bestsellers on the sheer and semi sheer front, but also look to subtle cosmetic tones
coming through in matte and semi lustrous finishes. In addition to the regular hosiery sector look to the plus size market
that requires added performance in the form of zoned compression and anti-chaffing panels. Extended waistbands with
anti curl function, raised to the level of the bra for a streamlined shape.
PRODUCTS
•creora® performance H-350 for high compression
•and shaping control tops/shorts
•creora® black for intense dark tones
•MIPAN® rexy for glistening time
•MIPAN® fine and MIPAN® supermicro bright
•tri lobal for true sheer
•Micoencapulated cosmetic yarns – caffeine, aloe
•vera, Vitamin D for enhanced circulation, slimming •and
anti cellulite performance
•MIPAN® FIT - far infrared rays for enhanced circulation
•Microencapsulated finishes with full cosmetic benefits
•Cool touch yarns including MIPAN® aquaX with
•moisture management
•Cotton and anti microbial yarns for gussets
APPLICATIONS
•Sheer flesh tones with built-in shaping
•Silhouette enhancing compression in sheers from •the
tummy to the toe
•10 -20 – 40 denier high gloss sheers and semi opaque
•Slight sheen finish for a beguilingly seductive finish
•High waist waistbands to eliminate rolling
•Fancier jacquard applications with shaping aspects
•Ultra sheer for a bare leg look with open toe finish for
•spring
•Ladder free hosiery and graduated compression
•Plus size shaping hosiery with zoned compression
•for anti chaffing on the inside of the thighs
•Boxer briefs – zoned shaping compression in shorts
•that compress the thighs, tummy and derriere
•Body sculpting – uplifting derrières, firming and
•tummy toning
•Flesh tones and black continue as bestsellers but
•also include glossy tones
•Reinforced toes and heels on micro fine hosiery
•Antimicrobial gusset liners
Crystal – Control – Light – Functional
HOSIERY 2015
ORNAMENTAL ELEGANCE
As femininity oozes into the market in the intimate apparel sector it is only natural that hosiery should follow suit. Sheer
and decorative is the name of the game with black becoming less dominant and used more as an accent in decorative
applications, either allover or in placement form.
Elegant to the core, there is a sense of tradition and conservatism, but it isn’t prudish, it is seductively alluring in a
subtle way. Sheer denier semi and full gloss hosiery features along with the increased interest in stockings and hold-ups
with a decorative finish.
PRODUCTS
•creora® black for sophisticated and elegant deep
•tones
•creora® performance H-350 for power shaping in
•delicate hosiery
•MIPAN® microfine tri-lobals for elegance and superior •sheerness
•MIPAN® FDY yarns for smooth opaques
APPLICATIONS
•Micro light openwork lace tights and knee-highs with
•reinforced toe and heels
•Back seam styling for extreme elegance
•Snag resistant hosiery especially for sheer products
•Scroll and ornamental prints – allover or placed on sheer
•bases
•Sandal toe for spring delivery
•Comfort band on hold ups and knee highs eliminates
•unsightly markets and guarantees fit
•Decorative tops on hold ups
•Semi-opaque for longevity and subtle feminine nuance
•Transparent sheer bases in 10 denier plus for decorative
•relief
•Ultra sheer through to sheer finish in hosiery, hold ups
•and stockings
•Decorative fishnet – steer clear of black and opt for
•cosmetic tones
Romantic – Elegant – Decorative - Feminine
HOSIERY 2015
LITTLE MINX
It’s time to be playful and have a little fun in vibrant solid tones to vivacious geometric prints and structures. The colors
involved pursue an energetic direction, injecting a joie de vivre into the hosiery sector,
Both matte and luminous qualities feature predominantly with an opaque delivery in smooth and compact through to
textured touch from texturized yarns in matte handles. Lighter weight qualities feature for spring delivery while for winter
more intense opaque tones feature.
PRODUCTS
•creora® dyeable™ for improved colorfastness
•creora® performance for longevity, shape and
•support
•creora® C100 for soft touch and comfort stretch
•MIPAN® dull textured fine yarns for matte finish
•opaque tones
•MIPAN® rexy for luminosity in vibrant solids
APPLICATIONS
•Opaque through to intense opaque for fashionable fit
•and finish – 40-100 denier
•Knee-highs and holds up
•Bikini line briefs and sheer to waist
•Fantasy prints – multi or bi colored
•Geometric prints are expressive
•Random prints relate a rebellious spirit
•Fishnet tights and openwork geometric jacquard
•Basic bright opaque color tights for every day
•Footless 80 -100 denier tights for the younger end of
•the market
Vivacity – Colorful– Expressive - Kitsch
HOSIERY 2015
CULTURAL CLUB
Embracing the global mixture of rich traditions, Cultural Club pulls from the diversity that different tribes offer. A strong
artisan and ethnic influence inspires through jacquard structures and prints through to handmade openwork structures.
Diversity is the name of the game but so is respect, not just for different cultures but also a respect towards sustainable
fibers and processes. Natural fibers from cotton and wool feature along with recycled synthetics and reduced water in
the dyeing process. The vibrancy of the tones on offer is key but can be altered from powdery touch through to semi
bright.
PRODUCTS
•creora® C100 for soft stretch and comfort fit
•creora® C400 compatible with recycled synthetics and
•natural fibers
•creora® dyeable™ for sustainable applications
•MIPAN® regen recycled nylon
•aerowarm® polyester for a thermal effect
•Cotton
•Wool
APPLICATIONS
•100 denier hosiery leggings
•Thick wool rib tights with sheer to waist finish
•Thermal tights and knee-highs for fall/winter
•Warm opaque wool/microfiber/creora® spandex/elastane
•40 and 50-denier matte finish tights and knee highs with
•a natural dull finish
•80-denier basics in solid or patterned tones
•Openwork jacquards
•Aztec structures and prints
•Traditional crochet effects
•Multi colored jacquard constructions
•Multi colored printed tights
•100 denier footless tights for a fancy fashion accent
•through deceptive print
Ethnic – Bright – Functional – Natural Touch