Nylstar, one of the leading providers of Polyamide 6.6 filaments and yarns participated at Istanbul Yarn Fair this year displaying some of its revolutionary yarns and presenting its new slogan: “Polyamide Feels Better”.
Carla Fdez-Moreno, Marketing Manager at Nylstar informed about Meryl Warm and Meryl Cool fibers: “It is a fact that of all man made fibers, Polyamide 6.6 makes a difference, qualifying and validating the composition of textiles for the consumer. Actually, for clothing, the information given on the label influences the purchase decision of 4 out of 5 consumers. We presented at Istanbul Yarn Fair this year Meryl Nexten Plus, a hollow fiber with inherent silver particles that inhibit bacterial growth. This appoints Nylstar as the first player worldwide to introduce a Hollow Fiber with bacteriostatic properties in the market. Meryl Nexten is the leading and most recognized insulation fiber of the market. With a 30% rate of thermal insulation, it provides a +3ºC temperature perception. These characteristics make Meryl Nexten the ideal fiber for protective winter garments or for light and comfortable thermal underwear and hosiery.
Commitment to Healthcare
The Level of UV Protection of clothing gains importance every day. Not surprisingly doctors agree that clothing with high level of UV protection can significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer. At equal fabric thickness, Nylstar Polyamides can offer almost 4 times more UV protection than polyester and twice the protection of cotton. When talking about healthcare it’s a must to name Meryl Skinlife, which maintains the natural healthy balance of bacteria on the skin. Its inherent silver particles regulate bacterial growth, providing freshness and odour-control for the wearer. Adding these properties to Meryl Nexten has as a result, Meryl Nexten Plus, converting the company in the first player in the market to introduce a Hollow Fiber with Bacteriostatic properties worldwide. Meryl Skinlife, Meryl Nexten, Meryl Nexten Plus and other products of the Nylstar brand have passed specific tests to guarantee their quality and dermatological safety and are OEKO-TEX certified.
Moisture Management
Nylstar’s Polyamide 6.6 filaments and yarns are excellent managing moisture. This is because of its “wicking” properties, or tendency to pull water from the skin’s surface through to the fabric’s other side, where it can evaporate. This keeps us cool and relatively sweat-free when the workout is done.
Easy Care and Comfort
Our daily lives require easy to care garments and Nylstar Polyamide 6.6 Fibers make the perfect match, since they are machine washable, dry 3 times quicker than cotton and need little or no ironing. Moreover, the softness of Nylstar’s Microfibers and its wicking properties help to relieve stress by maintaining the body’s equilibrium. Last, but not least, Polyamide 6.6 composition, with more hydrogen that other synthetic fibers make it softer and cooler to touch and have less static electricity. These properties free the consumer from all constraints.”
Odor Control, an added value
Meryl Nexten is a Polyamide 6.6 fiber, and its molecular nature has made possible to insert silver ions during the spinning process, providing freshness and odour control for the wearer. According to the Sports Apparel Study, 60% of women would pay more for garments that remained odour-free. In fact, women were willing to pay a premium price of +40% for odour resistance. In Alfonso Cirera’s words, CEO of Nylstar, “Years of research have made possible to expand our company’s product range in response to growing demand.”
