“Consumers in occupations or activities that require serious protective clothing want all the technical features plus they want to make smarter choices for the planet,” says Michelle Lea, NILIT’s VP Global Marketing. “They will not compromise on comfort, function, or environmental footprint.”

SENSIL® Toughtex yarn is specially engineered for lightweight, flexible durability for long lasting apparel that is significantly easier to wear. With fabric weights as low as 100 g/m2, performance apparel made with SENSIL® Toughtex yarn provides outstanding defense in addition to being more comfortable and durable. From long-lasting workwear to protective apparel for biking, skateboarding, skiing, or other abrasion prone activities, these tenacious yarns have been proven to provide more tear strength and abrasion resistance than conventional nylon yarns. The yarn’s unparalleled durability and comfort benefits are also appropriate in other categories such as denim, socks, shoes, bags, activewear, outerwear, and gear.

Apparel products that meet the qualification standards for the SENSIL® Certification Program have access to hangtags and consumer education materials to promote their commitment to both performance and sustainability.