LEGWEAR 2017

RITUAL

LABYRINTH

LUXURIATE

TEMPESTUOUScreora® is a registered trademark of the Hyosung Corporation for its brand of premium spandex/elastane

MIPAN® is a registered trademark of the Hyosung Corporation for its brand of nylon/polyamidecotna®, aerowarm® and aerocool®, are registered trademarks of the Hyosung Corporation for its brand of polyester

RITUALTHE MOODFrom bestselling sheers to the popularity of shaping hosiery, this essen-tial target market moves up a notch as it embraces high functionalityalongside the importance of creora® spandex/elastane. For summer de-livery look to cooling yarns in delivering comfort, especially through highcompression shaping hosiery and for fall delivery look to thermal appli-cations to enhance daily basic tights.

Hosiery construction is smooth and compact from barely there to moredense applications. Black continues to be a bestseller but also look toincreasing the range of skin tones in ensuring all consumers’ are cateredfor. The active ingredients of this direction from moisture management,cool touch through to warming applications and active energized yarnstakes this staple sector to a new level.

PRODUCTS• creora® Black – black spandex/elastane for intense black tones • creora® Power Fit – high power spandex/elastane for compressioncomfort and support

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

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

• aerowarm® hollow polyester for added warmth for winter delivery

• MIPAN® FIT – mineral embedded FIR yarnfor enhanced circulation

• Tri lobal nylon for intense shine

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PERFORMANCE – ENGAGING – EVOLUTION – PHYSICAL REACTION

CONSIDER…..• 8 – 13 denier toeless tights with a slight sheen for bare legged, sun kissed look for summer – a range of skin tones is crucial

• High compression control tops with soft band for reduction in ugly red marks

• Light, medium and firm support all feature for theshaping market, with emphasis on boxer and high waist built-in panties for a flattened stomach and enhanced derriere

• High compression support tights range from 15 – 30 denier in a range of flesh tones and bestsellingblack

• Add detail to built in boxers and briefs for a feminine finish

• Variable modulus zoning to give toned leg look• For shaping tights consider the inclusion of cool touch yarns in the zoned compression areas for added comfort and 24/7 appeal to the wearer

• Soft-top knee-highs eliminate the red marks• Control top tights to the waist or even higher under the bra line to guarantee an hourglass figure

• Energizing support tights for all day comfort to the consumer – embracing and energizing the legs and feet• Stockings continue to appeal

TARGET MARKETS• Essential skin tone basics• Shaping hosiery with the added involvement of functional yarns, from cooling to warmth and wellbeing through enhanced circulation

• Summer delivery with toeless bare-legged or sun kissed looks with or without the option of built in shaping compression

• High compression sports socks with built-in performance for all markets in

LABYRINTHTHE MOODA maze like inspiration from the classicism of Rococo scroll effectsthrough to the futuristic influence of a detailed computer interface in-spires this detailed direction for hosiery. Classic openwork fishnet tightsget reworked in more elaborate designs while clever jacquard effectswork transparency and solid colors for a smooth allover finish with agreat optical effect.

This is decorative and detailed, from geometric openwork in micro tomacro format through to abstract maze-like relief. Don´t just offer black,also look to colors in uplifting the surface effects optically. For addedtexture incorporate textured nylon yarns for relief on transparent andsemi transparent bases. For a smoother fit, especially with the largeropenwork effects ensure that solid briefs and boxers are knitted in togive a cleaner line under clothes.

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

• creora® Soft Fit - high elongation spandex/elastane delivers a morecomfortable fit

COMPANION FIBERS• MIPAN® fine and MIPAN® supermicro for fine denier applications

• MIPAN® full dull nylon yarn for smooth andopaque finishes

• Textured MIPAN® yarns for jacquard raisedrelief on fine denier and transparent bases

• Cotton and wool for sock applications

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PUZZLE – WEB STRUCTURES – GRAPHIC – MIX-UP – ROCOCO

CONSIDER…..• For true openwork net hosiery include built insmooth shorts for a clean finish and start the openwork from the thigh level

• Contrast deniers with sheer bases and higher denier for jacquard effects in creating the maze-like pattern with a really smooth finish as opposedto classic open fishnet structures

• Reinforced toes and heels add longevity to open work structures as does knitted in solid briefs andboxer shorts

• Contrast matte bases with high shine relief foradded detail

• Printed maze-like graphics on transparent hosierybases offer an optical openwork appeal

• Micro to macro openwork structures• Fancy footless tights with deep ankle bands• Knee highs also feature with solid soft compressiontops and reinforced toes for added comfort

• Socks can also take up the more geometrical reliefinspiration in contrasting colored yarns or tone-on-tone for men and women

TARGET MARKETS• Classic openwork detail for fashionable day offering• Sensual and overtly decorative details for specialoccasions

• Dressy sock applications for men and women

LUXURIATETHE MOODDive into a luxury finish in this classic yet energized grouping. Whetherit is the bold and vibrant colorways to the textured and velvet touch ofthis direction, it is one not to be missed in jazzing up a look. Natural andtextured synthetic yarns feature in creating velvet touch finishes to glossyluster and powdery touch all in perfectly solid yet varied denier applica-tions.

A high performance element also features in this direction as thermalapplications and cool touch can be incorporated. Not confined to thewomenswear market, this direction has plenty appeal to the men’s sockmarket in injecting a sense of vibrancy and vitality through color and alsothrough yarn composition for the ultimate in luxury touch.

PRODUCTS• creora® Color+ - dyeable spandex/elastane for intense vibrancy• creora® eco-soft - low heat settable spandex/elastane, perfect to teamwith natural fibers

• creora® Soft Fit- for comfortable fit

COMPANION FIBERS• Wool and cotton team with creora®

spandex/elastane for socks and hosiery• Cashmere and silk – the ultimate in luxe touch for socks and hosiery

• Pima cotton for undisputed natural shineand soft touch

• Modal and lyocell for silky soft appeal in socks

•MIPAN® dull textured yarns for a plush andvelvet finish

• MIPAN® soft full dull yarns for a smoothand ultra flat opacity

• MIPAN® microfine tri lobals for addedshine

• aerowarm® hollow fiber polyester forlighter weight warmth

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GLAMOUR – OPULENCE – LUXURY – RICH – VIVID – INTENSITY

CONSIDER….• 80 denier wool tights • 8-20 denier vibrant solid toned hosiery for sheer and semi sheer color delivery

• Velvet touch opaque tights with soft to medium built in tummy control

• Knee highs with soft compression tops eliminating red marks

• Wool or cotton with creora® for socks• Plain or rib tights for added detail and a classic look• Compact and opaque vibrant toned hosiery in 20-80 denier with a powdery and perfect touch

• Consider injecting subtle styling of contrasting colored stripes and contrasting colored toe and heels for the men’s sock market

• Reinforce toes and heels for longevity on fine deniertights

• The inclusion of bright tri lobal nylon takes theseintense tones to a glamorous level

• Cashmere/nylon/creora® for men’s and women’ssocks at the luxury level

TARGET MARKETS• Perfect day hosiery in vibrant tones• Footless hosiery in high denier for spring/summerdelivery

• Men and women’s socks – classic and simple but with bold and intense colors

TEMPESTUOUSTHE MOODFootloose and fancy-free is the mood behind this direction as anythinggoes and there are no rules as a carefree spirit is encouraged. There isa sense of vibrancy combined with an energetic vibe in generating funcollections that are certain to catch the consumer’s eye. Very fashionled, there is less performance here, with the emphasis about the appearance and optical appeal combined with the sensual fit creora®

spandex/elastane brings to the product.

Work this direction to the extreme or adopt subtly in injecting an elementof fun into legwear ranges. This is about being mischievous and enticing,daring to be different and delivering a great range of legwear that tran-scends seasons.

PRODUCTS• creora® Color+ - dyeable spandex/elastane enhances the kaleidoscopeof colors

• creora® Soft Fit - perfect soft compression in comfort fit with softelasticity and power

• creora® eco-soft – low heat settable spandex/elastane works perfectlywith the natural fibers

COMPANION FIBERS• Cotton and wool for natural touch in daydelivery for socks and hosiery

• MIPAN® dull and bright nylon for contrasting luster

• MIPAN® fine and MIPAN® supermicro forsoft touch hosiery in sheer and opaquequalities

• Cashmere for added luxury in blends

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EDGY – GRAPHIC – HAPPY – FUN – VISUAL

CONSIDER……• Prints – an essential component in delivering optical aspects on 10-100 denier bases

• Optically illusive prints• Jacquards offer a textural direction• Anklets and knee highs• 80 denier printed footless tights with bold andwacky prints – take to Capri length for spring/summer delivery

• Placement prints for a tattoo effect• Print sheer transparent bases for an optical effect• Fancy jacquards for socks• Digital 3D print effects

• Shaping can be applied to the built-in briefs andboxer shorts of tights in solid tones for extrasmoothing

• Reinforced toes and heels• Socks take on a strong sense of humor, work subtly for a cheeky application or go full throttle in wacky jacquards for an expressive result

TARGET MARKETS• Update socks for men and women and inject a sense of fun

• Anklets and knee highs meant to be seen in boldvariations

• Fashion hosiery with a funky edge• Updated shaping elements as function merges withfashion

• A perfect direction for the kidswear market