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Enhance

All That Jazz

Epic

Fun & Games

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Enhance

THE MOOD

Shaping and sculpting continues on the hosiery front, perfecting the female form. The importance of creora® Power Fit is crucial in delivering the functional aspect of the high power needed in creating perfect legs, with tummy toning and butt enhancing aspects. ENHANCE is about basics but with added performance from fit to wellbeing.

It isn’t just the fit and shaping that matters, it is also added ingredients that can take hosiery to a new level. From thermal to cool touch, wellbeing to cosmetic aspects, this direction ensures that classic hosiery in a variety of deniers does more than meets the eye.

LEGWEAR 2018

WELLBEING

FUNCTION

PERFECTION

SHAPING

• creora® Power Fit – high power spandex/elastane for compression comfort and support

• creora® Black – black spandex/elastane for intense black tones

• creora® Soft Fit – high elongation spandex/elastane perfect for soft applications on waistbands eliminating unsightly red marks and a smooth fit

PRODUCTS

CONSIDER…

• High compression support tights range from 15 – 80 denier in flesh tones and bestselling black incorporating creora® Black

• Introduce new color ways into this essential hosiery – it’s time to inject some fun

• Zone high compression into key areas that need support and sculpting

• Variable modulus compression creates the perfect toned legs

• Hosiery surfaces are perfect ranging from 5 denier up

• For Summer delivery opt for cool touch and moisture management in barely-there, sun kissed looking hosiery with open toe design

• Matte and bright energizing tights with reinforced tummy toning panels

• Incorporate reinforced toes and cushioned heels into the foot for added comfort and longevity – especially on the finer deniers

• High waist control tights that finish underneath the bust line give a contoured look

• Luster varies in all deniers from deep, matte and dense through to glory and bright

• Knee highs and stockings incorporate creora® Soft Fit for soft tops eliminating red marks

• Move out of the comfort zone of black and flesh tones and embrace color for a strong fashion/function direction

• Shaping hosiery for enhanced curves and toned look legs

• Essential skin tone basics all year round – with or without the added performance

• Medium support to high control hosiery

• Energizing hosiery through construction and performance yarns

TARGET MARKETS

• MIPAN® aqua-X for cool touch in the summer

• MIPAN® rexy for modern shimmer and high level gleam

• aerowarm® hollow polyester for added warmth for winter delivery

• MIPAN® FIT – mineral embedded FIR yarn for enhanced circulation

• Micro encapsulated yarns that deliver a sense of wellbeing and enhance the wearer’s experience including Vitamin D, aloe vera, caffeine and seaweed

• Tri lobal nylon for intense shine

COMPANION FIBERS

LEGWEAR 2018

All That JazzTHE MOOD

A decorative approach to legwear features with a renewed energy and pizazz. Prints push through in abstract and geometric relief in creating lively surface effects in multi colored, bi colored on tone-on-tone. For Spring/Summer introduce a cotton touch, through the inclusion of either cotton in blends or from textured synthetic yarns that create a cotton-like feel and for Fall/Winter look to thermal applications.

The denier ranges from 50 - 80 in matte and opaque on the footless front as hosiery continues to adopt a leggings look. Prints are all part of this direction, offering added detail and a perfect option for consumers to update existing ready-to-wear. For fancier fashion tights with a fishnet feel look to incorporating the relief inspiration into the structure or through jacquard effects.

LEGWEAR 2018

DECORATIVE

ABSTRACT

DETAIL

LIVELY

• creora® Power Fit – high power spandex/elastane for enhanced shaping

• creora® Black – black spandex/elastane essential for intense black tones in this sector

• creora® Soft Fit  – high elongation spandex/elastane delivers a more comfortable fit

PRODUCTS

CONSIDER…

• Ideal hosiery structures are perfect for jazzy prints

• Printed knee highs with soft compression tops eliminating red marks

• 50-80 denier for prints replace traditional leggings

• Sheer and transparent bases are decorated through print or through structure using contrasting yarns

• 40 denier opaque tights for a daytime delivery of added detail

• Funky jacquards for socks – work it up or keep it subtle

• Incorporate a reinforced boot high foot for longevity in fine denier tights for winter delivery

• Perfect day hosiery in vibrant tones

• Footless hosiery in high denier for spring/summer delivery

• Men's and women’s socks – keep it subtle or work it funky

TARGET MARKETS

• Cotton and long staple pima cotton

• Wool and silk for a luxury level

• MIPAN® fine and MIPAN®

supermicro for fine denier applications

• MIPAN® full dull nylon yarn for smooth and opaque finishes

• Air textured MIPAN® nylon for a cotton touch

• aerowarm® hollow polyester team with wool for a winter warmers with lightweight aspects

COMPANION FIBERS

LEGWEAR 2018

THE MOOD

Color is key in basics through to high level fashion hosiery, as a lively focus shines through. Focus on intense and vibrant tones with streamlined fit from the inclusion of creora® spandex/elastane from comfort fit to high level leg contouring. Matte finishes work perfectly with the depth of color but also look to elevating the hue through bright synthetics for a shimmering finish.

It is not just hosiery that takes up this trend but socks too. creora® eco-soft teamed with cotton, silk, wool or cashmere is a perfect combination in delivering bright basics through to a luxury level. Solid or multi-colored in construction, EPIC ensures that consumers are going to have a great day and feel good. The appeal of the colors can also be applied to the shaping hosiery market.

LEGWEAR 2018

EpicVIBRANT

INTENSE

SHIMMER

COLOUR

• creora® Color+ – dyeable spandex/elastane for vibrant tones

• creora® eco-soft – low heat settable spandex to team with cellulosic fibers

• creora® Power Fit – high power spandex/elastane for perfect fit and contouring

PRODUCTS

CONSIDER…• Hosiery in sheer through to opaque from 10 denier

through to 30 denier

• Incorporate high power briefs and shorts for added shaping

• Reinforce toes and heels for longevity on fine denier tights

• Rich velvet touch opaque tights with soft to medium built in tummy control from 20 to 80 denier

• Brushed or textured yarns for the technical side of tights for a warm and brushed feel

• Knee highs with soft compression tops eliminating red marks

• Compact hosiery with a powdery touch

• Classic socks for men and women

• Contrast matte and bright yarns in jacquard effects for feminine style

• Vibrant solid tones through to multi colored vibrant prints

• Inject some solid color into basic essential hosiery

• High fashion hosiery - especially with a frisson of shimmer and gloss

• Men’s and women’s smart socks

• Children’s socks

TARGET MARKETS

• Cotton

• Wool

• Cashmere and silk in hybrid blends for a luxury level

• MIPAN® dull and bright nylon for opaque and high level sheen

• MIPAN® rexy for new generation shimmer in sheer 10 denier through to 30 denier

• MIPAN® fine and MIPAN® supermicro for soft touch hosiery in sheer and opaque qualities

COMPANION FIBERS

LEGWEAR 2018

Fun & GamesTHE MOOD

From anatomical styling through zoned compression to high performance socks, this sportswear trend delivers on all the key functions. From funky gym socks and sneaker liners to a more muted and interesting aspect for the athleisure market, FUN & GAMES ensure that the socks market ups its ante and delivers a strong fashion feel as well as delivering on the performance front.

Functional yarns are incorporated to ensure not just the fit is right, but the socks meet the demands of the wearer. Anti bacterial, anti odor, quick dry combined with the fit creora® brings to the market guarantees a perfect product. The level of construction varies from comfort fit to high level compression, geared towards leisurely workouts, athleisure through to high impact sports.

LEGWEAR 2018

FUNCTION

PROTECTION

SPORTY

ANATOMICAL

• creora® Power Fit – high power spandex/elastane for compression legwear

• creora® Color+ – dyeable spandex/elastane for bright sporty tones

• creora® Soft Fit – high elongation spandex/elastane perfect for soft applications on sock tops for added comfort and elimination red marks

PRODUCTS

CONSIDER…

• Anatomically zoned compression, sports sock that support and withstand impact protecting the feet

• Jacquards for an optical texture - work tone-on-tone or opt for bi or multicolored

• Color is key – update traditional black and white sports socks with bright tipping and contrasting toe and heel color ways especially on white sports socks and liners where the pressure is pronounced to avoid marks

• Use contrasting colored yarns for indicating the compression areas zones

• Cushioned toe and heel on ankle and knee high socks

• Pay particular interest to the fit and support on running socks

• Lightweight compression leg/shin protectors

• New patterns with performance for the athleisure sector – sporty styling remains but a new generation of prints feature - reworked camouflage, abstract jacquards and chevron stripe

• All sectors of the sports market from workout to free skiing, football to running

• Athleisure – they have hacked the activewear market on the apparel front and are set to do so on the performance sports socks but with a twist

• High compression socks for the pro sports sector

TARGET MARKETS

• Multi functional yarns

• Cotton

• Hybrid blends with merino wool and cotton for a natural touch

• MIPAN® aqua-X for moisture management - working the moisture away from your feet

• MIPAN® FIT – mineral embedded FIR yarn for enhanced circulation

• MIPAN® fine denier air textured nylon for a cotton touch and lighter weight when blended with cotton and creora®

• aerowarm® hollow polyester for added warmth for winter delivery and lighter weights for winter sports socks including skiing

• Anti-bacterial yarns for that anti odor appeal and all round freshness

• Reflective yarns for running socks combined with the compression creora® Power Fit deliver

COMPANION FIBERS

LEGWEAR 2018