Lightweight
Fine nylon constructions can achieve very low fabric weight while maintaining a practical balance of strength and coverage.
MATERIAL / NYLON
Nylon
A high-performance material valued for its strength, lightness and versatility across demanding textile applications.
01 / MATERIAL
Lightweight strength for demanding applications.
Nylon is a high-performance textile material known for its combination of low weight, high strength and excellent abrasion resistance. Its fine yarns can be developed into lightweight woven fabrics with a smooth, compact surface and dependable everyday performance.
At SUSTEXIA, nylon is considered together with yarn selection, fabric density, construction and finishing. Fine constructions such as 20D × 20D 380T at approximately 36 GSM can be developed for lightweight outerwear and down jacket applications where low weight, compact construction and protection are important.
02 / CHARACTERISTICS
Nylon qualities
Versatile
Suitable for taffeta, ripstop and other woven constructions, with finishing options tailored to the intended application.
Durable
Nylon offers strong resistance to abrasion and repeated use, making it suitable for active and outdoor apparel.
High Strength
Strong tensile performance and abrasion resistance support demanding apparel applications.
03 / MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT
From fiber
to fabric.
The final character of a material is shaped by more than its fiber. Yarn, construction and finishing all influence the finished fabric.
01
Fiber
Nylon polymer becomes the starting point for developing fine, high-performance textile yarns.
02
Yarn
Fine denier yarn selection influences weight, hand feel, strength and the final surface character.
03
Construction
Woven construction and high fabric density can create a compact, lightweight structure suited to outerwear.
04
Finishing
Finishing can enhance water repellency, hand feel, wind protection and other application-specific properties.
04 / PERFORMANCE
Performance can be designed into the material.
Different yarn selections, constructions and finishing techniques allow nylon fabrics to be developed around specific performance requirements.
01
Water Repellent
02
Breathable
03
Quick Dry
04
Soft Touch
05
Stretch
06
Durable
05 / APPLICATIONS
Made for real-world use.
06 / DEVELOPMENT
The right material starts with the right question.
Material requirements are rarely defined by fiber alone. For nylon, yarn fineness, fabric density, hand feel, abrasion resistance, wind protection, water repellency and finishing can all influence the final fabric.
We work with these parameters together to develop nylon fabrics around specific applications, from lightweight down jackets and outdoor apparel to sportswear and everyday performance clothing.
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