Israel-based nylon 6,6 and microfiber yarn manufacturer Nilit and Australia-based high-performance yarn manufacturer LincSpun Yarns Pty Ltd. have partnered to develop LincSpun Trinomax AQ®, a high-performance, moisture-managing yarn that combines merino wool and Nilit's Aquarius high-speed moisture-wicking yarn. Trinomax AQ is designed for use in thermoregulating activewear, dancewear, socks and sportswear.

The new yarn features merino wool, textured Nilit nylon 6,6 and Nilit Aquarius yarns twisted together using LincSpun's proprietary TRINOMAX® spinning technology, by which components can be modified to make a lightweight, engineered yarn that provides specific properties. Merino wool is soft and provides thermoregulating properties; textured Nilit nylon 6,6 provides durability and consistent quality; and Nilit Aquarius - an engineered fiber that features a special additive integrated into the polymer and a triple-T cross section -provides intrinsic high-speed moisture wicking properties.

"We chose to make Trinomax AQ out of Nilit nylon 6,6 yarns because of their high quality," said Jean-Michel Libeau, director, LincSpun. "With its natural softness and technologically advanced moisture management properties, we are confident Trinomax AQ will greatly enhance our offering of advanced yarns for sportswear, active wear and socks."

May 24, 2011