 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Macrorete
Fishnet tights, very large fishnet (Fishnets). |
|
|
|
|
|
Manually covered elastomer
The simple covering with a single thread is obtained by winding properly stretched elastomer with a parallel (see) or texturized (see) nylon thread, with an average of 800-2500 coils per metre. |
|
|
|
|
|
Mesh
Cut-work knit with a ladder-proof structure, i.e. it does not ladder, in the vertical direction. |
|
|
|
|
|
Microfibre
In hosiery, microfibre (or microfilament) is a term used to describe a yarn composed by particularly thin nylon fibres. |
|
|
|
|
|
Micromesh
In hosiery, it is a processing which ensures a very resistant knit that can ladder only upwards. |
|
|
|
|
|
Mini-sock
Sock which is hidden inside the shoes and gets up to the ankle. |
|
|
|
|
|
Monofilament
Yarn composed by a single continuous filament of 11 decitex or higher. |
|
|
|
|
|
Multifibre
Yarn composed by many strands with a count ranging from 1.5 to 3 dtex per strand. |
|
|
|
|
|
Multifilament
Thread composed by many strands with a variable thickness ranging from 1.5 to 3 decitex, which produce a softer hand, but a less transparent appearance than monofilament yarns. |
|
|
|
|
|
Nylon
Nylon is by far the most used yarn in the current manufacture of hosiery. |
|
|
|
|
|
Nylons
Common name of nylon hosiery. |
|
|
|
|
|
Over-the-knee tights
Tights which stay up thanks to an elastic border and cover the leg just above the knee. |
|
|
|
|
|
Pack
Packaging which varies depending on the article typology, its size and the planned presentation. |
|
|
|
|
|
Packaging
The last stage of the production process: stockings, tights and knee-socks are put into suitable packages. |
|
|
|
|
|
Parallel yarn
Raw continuous thread, without further treatments. The type of nylon used in first stockings: it is very resistant but lacks stretch. |
|
|
|
|
|
Polyamide (PA)
Synthetic fibre characterized by the recurrence of the amidic group in the molecule. |
|
|
|
|
|
Quality control
Controls are carried out in each stage of the production process in order to always guarantee maximum quality. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
