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Introduction on Glow in the Dark Net Stockings

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Post date February 16, 2023
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Glow in the dark net stockings are quite hot recently. Is this a new technology? How does it work? This is a quite interesting story. Let’s dig this with Thriving, the leading hosiery manufacturer.

Traditional Way

First, glow materials on apparel is not a new thing. People did this for a long time. Mostly this is done by printing. To be specific, by screen printing. See the below( https://www.ebay.com/itm/223480048651).

Illuminate printing compared to glow in the dark net stockings

The theory behind this is simple. Mix the illuminate material in the printing and it will do the work. The side effect is also obvious. It is chemical. It does harm to human body. Maybe it won’t have too much affect on an outer cloth, say jacket or jeans. These are not next to human’s skin. However, if we are talking about pantyhose, or tights, it will be a different story. This remains as an issue till the new illuminate comes out.

New Illuminate Yarn

Before we move further on this yarn, let’s take some steps back to the production of nylon. See the below picture. Basically people boil nylon chips to liquid with heat. Then nylon fibers are extruded from it in a special device. This is the most simple way to describe the whole process.

Illuminate nylon production for glow in the dark net stockings

Strontium aluminatemade from rare earth is luminescent. Scientist add strontium aluminate powder into nylon salt. In this way, we get the luminescent nylon salt. With the final extrusion process, illuminate nylon comes to the world as a result. Two main benefits for this way: the illuminate function is both permanent and healthy.

First, mixing the two in early chip stage ensures the permanent function. Unlike the screen printing way, this is done much earlier so the two is actually one thing. So no matter how you handle this yarn, wash or iron, this illuminate function will last for ever.

Second, this illuminate yarn is healthy. Healthy is not only in production site but also in materials.(See Thriving’s healthy production workshops https://ytthriving.com/)It is neither chemical nor radiation. All in all, it is just earth fundamentally. So whether they are in outer clothes or inner layer, it does no hard to human body.

Thriving, the leading hosiery manufacturer, makes glow in the dark net stockings in this illuminate nylon. Let’s enjoy some pictures of this style.

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An Introduction to Yarns Used in Stockings-Nowadays

Post author By hilldong@yantaithriving.com
Post date February 13, 2023
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We have shared the history of yarns in stockings in last chapter. Now, let’s stay with Thriving, the leading stockings supplier, for the second part of this story: how it looks like nowsdays.

100% Nylon Way

Pure nylon stockings are still in the market. Two reasons for that. One is obviously for cheap cost. You can find these 100% nylon stockings either in stores or online shops. Usually brands sell them in multi-packs such as 3PP or 5PP. Some brands give them nicer names: value packs or essential packs.

value packs of stockings, picture from Thriving, leading stockings supplier — How a value pack of stockings looks like

Nylon yarn in these multipacks is usually 100% draw textured yarn. Another name of it is DTY. DTY is the most elastic version of nylon. This makes ladies won’t feel too rigid in wearing these stockings without spandex.

Another reason is for vintage purpose. Under this case, the price is actually not cheap. A famous example is Cervin’s Vintage Stockings (check here for more details: https://www.cervin-store.com/en/4-nylon-stockings) These are basically retro fashion products. In Cervin’s Vintague ranges, you can see lots of traditional garters or suspenders. This will easily bring you back to the golden times of stockings. More than 70 years ago!

50% Covered Yarn & 50% Nylon Yarn Way

This means stockings contain both covered yarn and nylon yarn. In professional way, the name is alternative course stockings. Normally there are 4 courses in the stockings. For alternative course stockings, 2 courses are covered yarn and 2 courses are nylon.

knitting boxes of stockings machine, picture from Thriving, leading stockings supplier — The boxes and how they look like on stockings machines. Each box stands for 1 course

This is a quite popular way in today’s stockings market. There are 2 benefits of doing so. First is for good transparency effect. This is more for sheer stockings styles. Covered yarn is thicker than pure nylon. With using half and half, the fabric turns to be uneven. This allows more light to go through. This is why the alternative course stockings look more transparent.

Close up to alternative course stockings, picture from Thriving, leading stockings supplier — A close up to the alternative course stockings fabric

The second benefit is for cheaper cost. This is more for opaque stockings. Covered yarns are more expensive than nylon yarns. Using covered yarns in 2 courses are certainly cheaper than using them in 4 courses. Take a 40 denier stockings for example. The good quality one normally uses 2040/36(This is the covered yarn spec. It means 20 denier spandex covered by 40 denier nylon) in all 4 courses. To make the cost cheaper, some brands also use 2040/36 in 2 courses and 40/36 nylon in the other 2 courses. This sacrifices some on thickness but certainly improves the cost. “This is like a secret that no professionals want to share”, said Mr. Lee, technical manager of Thriving, the leading stockings supplier in China.

100% Covered Yarn Way

Another common way in today’s market. It means covered yarns are in all 4 courses. People also call this all courses stockings. It won’t be as transparent as alternative ones. On contrary, it gains more durability and elasticity.

It is easy to understand the extra durability. It is thicker by using 2 more covered yarns. At the same time, with all 4 courses in the same yarns, the fabric surface is everner and smoother. This helps to withstand more tension and pressure in wearing.

Extra elasticity comes from the 2 more spandexes. We’ve learned the story about spandex in last chapter. The more spandex, the more elasticity. You may have heard the compression stockings, support stockings or energising stockings. Different names but basically same thing. They all use thicker spandexes to create compression feeling. For example, normal sheer pantyhose will use 20 denier spandex. Compression ones will use 30 denier, 40 denier or even 70 denier.

Thriving, the leading stockings supplier, once designed an energising style. It used 30 denier spandex. Meanwhile, Thriving put different tensions on different parts. Thigh is looser. Knee is smoother. Calf is tighter. This brings extra support and comfor as it suits the nature of human body.

One more thing to add. Any functional stockings, if the functions are from yarns, are normally in all courses way. Why? Just because only this way can ensure sufficient content to perform the function. Take ladder resist stockings for example. Some brands also call it run resist. The function comes from the special spandex. It will be melted and work as as a glue to bond all fibers under 122 degrees on boarding machine(See the machine picture here: https://ytthriving.com/hosiery/)When this special spandex are made to covered yarns and used in all courses, it then creates the greatest ladder resist function.

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An Introduction to Yarns Used in Stockings-History

Post author By hilldong@yantaithriving.com
Post date January 29, 2023
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What are stockings made from? The simple answer is nylon and spandex. Pick a stockings pack and check the content part, you will find these 2 words. Do we use these two materials from the beginning? Or in other words, what about the history for material used for stockings? Let’s hear this from Thriving, the leading stockings manufacturer in China.

Ancient time

Before people invented nylon and spandex, silk and linen are the main materials for stockings. Obviously only rich class especially royal members can afford silk. The earliest picture proof for silk stockings(called Chausses at the moment) , is in Charlemagne period, more than 1300 years ago.

Men loved stockings more than women

Modern Times

Dr. Carothers invented in 1935 in Dupont. An interesting thing is that originally it was not invented for stockings. Guess what it is? Toothbrush! See the below advertisement. People treated this new nylon brush as a great invention!

First nylon toothbrush ads in 1938

However, due to its unprecedented lightness and elasticity, nylon soon became the new generation of material for stockings. All ladies were crazy for this new substitute of silk. When supply of nylon can not meet the needs due to world war II, that was how nylon riots happened.(more details in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nylon_riots )

In 1959, spandex stepped onto the stage. Compared to nylon, it had more elasticity . This would bring the needed comfort for ladies. You may find this hard to believe. In memory, nylon seems to have sufficient elasticity. Here is an old video for your understanding.

1959’s video about pure nylon stockings

If you are observant, you should have found somethings. In the video, these stockings of pure nylon are not as stretchy as today’s ones in the market. They were very durable. However, they also look quite rigid with pretty little elasticity. That is why we say spandex’s role in stockings are quite important.

There is also another interesting story from the video. It is about stockings and pantyhose. Stockings are in 2 separate legs. This is the basic construction from its birth. Pantyhose are two legs sewn together. It didn’t come out untill 1959, Allen Gant made the first pair of pantyhose(called panti-legs at that time) for his preganant wife. Pantyhose became extremely popular in 1960s. At that time, mini skirt was the pop culture and pantyhose can provide better coverage.

Girls in mini skirts and pantyhose in 1964

The Recent 50 Years

Nowadays, more than 80% of stockings in the market are pantyhose. From this angel, it is not accurate to use stockings to call all of the products. Especially when you are talking a pair of pantyhose.

A pair of pantyhose from Wolford

The last invention of yarns in stockings happened in Japan. Before that time, stockings manufacturer used nylon and spandex separately for stockings production. Hori Rukusuke, founder of ATSUGI, designed a machine that can combine the two yarns into one yarn before feeding them into the knitting machine. This is covered yarn! It can greatly improve the quality of stocking. From then on, covered yarn became the main material format. A bit more introduction to ATSUGI brand. It is still one of the leading stockings brands today. ATSUGI is also the partner of Thriving who is the leading stockings manufacturer in China, created covered yarn.

Covered yarn is 1 spandex inside with 1 or 2 nylon yarns wrapping outside.

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A new cycling helmet made in stockings

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Post date January 10, 2023
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When 2022 Tour de France started from Copenhagen, audience gets the chance to enjoy very exciting races. Meanwhile, a new helmet appears in front of them. Some media define it as weird look thing. However, with the innovative sheer inner layer made by Thriving, the leading stockings supplier, the new helmet does help with the performance of riders.

According to Pierre Latour, this secret weapon can help save 26 seconds over a 40 km time trial. No wonder that is a quite obvious improvement considering the tight competition among riders. Wants to get more details about it? Lee, R&D manager of Thriving, the leading stockings supplier in China, will share the story with us.

The Headache for Riders

Traditional material for helmet’s inside part is foam with hole designs on both foam and helmet. This is for airflow and abstraction of heat in races.

Even with all these designs, the stickness between head and foam surface is still a headache. The sweat in races is the cause. Designers think adding an extra thin layer can be the cure. With creating more space for airflow, it can also help with tidying up rider’s hair. A perfect one-stone-to-kill-two-birds solution while the key point is to find the right material.

Stockings, to be exact, sheer stockings fabric is the number 1 choice from the beginning. However, when this was first tried in Europe,designers soon found that it won’t do the work. Sheer stockings are too fragile. In hosiery words, laddering or running. just as what people feel about it. The project was on hold for a while.

Thriving’s Involvement

” When received the request from clients, I think they made the right choice ” . Lee recalled the project with a satisfying smile. He is one of the veterans in stockings filed since 1995. Experiencing the peak and trough of the industry, Lee gained the instinct of finding the right answer to different requests. He chose ladder resist sheer stockings as the base fabric. This is a quite mature technology of Thriving who has been working with its Japanese yarn vendors from 2007. Marks & Spencer was the first brand that worked with Thriving for its product ranges(Check more on http://www.marksandspencer.com). With the special elastane used in it, ladder resist sheer stockings can prevent holes from laddering with still keeping the same stretchability and comfort(Thriving’s sheer stockings with this technology https://ytthriving.com/hosiery/). Most import thing for helmet layer is its durability. With lots of cutting and sewing, ladder resist fabric can ensure a reliable durability after all these manual operations. This makes a sheer but durable layer possible from a technical point of view.

Choosing the right fabric is the first step. Next move is to find the way of creating suitable shape for head and neck. It is not that easy to just knit a piece of stockings leg and used that as extra layer. “That will be just suitable for bank robbing!” Lee laughed for his explanation. “The volume of a leg is not large enough for head especially for a comfortable fitting to rider’s head. Therefore, we need to find other ways.”

The Process of Exploration

Lee soon found the panty part is the answer. In pantyhose stockings, panty part are two separate pieces joined together. The volume is sufficient for needs while still flexible enough for cutting and sewing. Lee cut a openning in the center for rider’s face. At the same time, he designed a closing on the two legs by extending the seaming from center to the very end. This made the initial prototype. “There are several rounds of adjusting sizes for fitting”, Lee said, “Good thing is sheer stockings fabric is so stretchy that a slight adjustment can do a big work. The process is not that torturing”

A new issue soon came to the table after trials. The extra layer was not able to bring enough air flow. Rider even felt the fabric was sticked to face more than the orginal foam surface. Lee put it on himself and tested the function in running for couple of times. Very quickly he figured out the reason. stockings were usually dyed with silicone softener for soft touch effect. However, in this layer product, silicone becomes a barrier for air flow as it created an invisible wall on the surface. By changing to a new eco-softener, Lee finally made the fabric effective for its designed function.

“Always no stop for innovation”, Lee says, “especially for stockings industry. I feel hard to admit that this industry is declining due to fashion trend but that is the fact. In this case, maybe only innovation can save the industry. That is why we still survive and stay as the leading stockings supplier”.

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Everything You Need to Know about Ballet Tights

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Post date February 1, 2022
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If you are new to ballet dancing, you might have a lot of questions in your mind regarding ballet tights. Read this guide to understand what ballet tights are, how to take care of them and many other things.

What are ballet tights?

Ballet tights are special pairs of tights designed to withstand the rigours of many hours of ballet, rehearsals, sessions and performances. They are extra durable than ordinary tights and tend to have muscle tissue vibration. Generally, ballet tights are made of nylon, spandex, or cotton. Plus, they come in many different types and varieties such as:

Types of ballet tights

1. Convertible ballet tights

Convertible ballet tights are one of the most famous tights among ballet dancers. These tights are called convertible because they can be ‘converted’ quickly between footed tights and footless tights due to openings present under the sole of the foot. Convertible ballet tights are beneficial as they allow you to roll up your tights to switch between dancing in your ballet shoes or dancing barefoot.

The opening under the feet is flexible, which make it easy to pull your foot through and at the same time, it is tight enough to fit snugly around your foot. The opening in convertible ballet tights is also installed to prevent the tights from laddering.

Convertible ballet tights are great for dancers dancing on pointe because their easy roll-up feature allows them to apply plasters or toe spacers when putting pointe shoes on.

2. Footed ballet tights

Footed ballet tights are often preferred by kids, senior students and adult ballet dancers who are not dancing on pointe. These tights cover the whole of your foot and have no hole. Moreover, footed tights are frequently worn for character dancing too. This is a practical choice as you don’t need to roll your tights up to switch between dancing in pointe shoes and to dancing in flat ballet shoes.

3. Compression ballet tights

Compression ballet tights are an excellent option for dancers of all levels and abilities. They are designed to enhance blood circulation to the legs and muscles, so the dancers don’t feel tired even after long periods of dancing. Furthermore, it boosts recovery and alleviates Delayed onset muscle soreness. Compression ballet tights have gained immense popularity amongst professional ballet dancers and students during the past few years.

Colours of ballet tights

Ballet tights come in various colours, including pink, black, white, and tan. However, pink ballet tights are the most common and traditional; they are essential for children’s ballet classes and a popular choice among adult ballet dancers as well. On the other hand, black tights are super-versatile and loved by dancers of all ages.

How to wear ballet tights?

First, you need to buy ballet tights that fit you perfectly. It should fit tight along your waist and leg; plus, there must be no bagginess to them. If your tights are too see-through, you should try another brand or larger size.

After you have to find the perfect fit, simply put them on and pull them up, so they fit you nicely. Female dancers generally don’t wear any underwear under their ballet tights. Because it can ride up during extreme motions of ballet and become uncomfortable. Instead, they wear ballet leotards over the ballet tights.

While men wear a dancer belt under their ballet tights to increase support and comfort, normally, the colour of the dance belt is similar to the dancer’s skin tone to make it less noticeable.

How to clean ballet tights?

To prolong the life of the ballet tights and avoid shrinking, washing them by hand in cool water using only a mild detergent is recommended. However, if you want to wash your ballet tights in the washing machine, try to use a gentle washing machine cycle at a low temperature with a mild washing detergent.

Also, wash your tights with similar coloured garments to prevent colour mixup and avoid washing them with clothes having zips that could tear the tights and cause them to ladder. Dry ballet tights by hanging them out in the air but make sure to hang them away from any sources of direct heat. Plus, also avoid tumble drying of ballet tights in order to maintain their shape and elasticity.

Final words

That’s all about ballet tights. We hope that now you have a clear concept of what ballet tights are and how you can take care of them.

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Top 10 Bodysuit Manufacturers in the World （2021 Update）

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Post date December 5, 2021
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The one-piece form-fitting or body-hugging garment that starts from the torso and goes up to the crotch, sometimes legs, hands, and feet are also included, is called a bodysuit. Although it looks like a one-piece swimsuit, it can’t be used as one. The primary purpose and use of a bodysuit is to provide support and a seamless tucked-in so that you can style your outfit with comfort and ease. Bodysuits hug every curve of your body, and you can style it with any bottoms easily. As you know, bodysuits make direct contact with the body, so they should have made with skin-friendly material. A material that will be non-irritant to the skin and that let the skin breathe. Here we have provided the top manufacturers of bodysuits in the world.

1. Thriving

Thriving in the top lingerie and garment manufacturer in China. The company was first established in 2000, and since then, they have been manufacturing top-quality bodysuits. Other than bodysuits, they also produce hosiery, fishnet bodysuits, seamless underwear, toeless tights, thick pantyhose, seamless bra and underwear, and any other type of stockings. Thriving take and produce orders in bulk quantity. Tell them your desired design and other requirements, and they will make bodysuits accordingly. The minimum order quality is 50 pieces. Thriving also offers customized bodysuits and stockings. You can custom print your logo, colour, print, embroidery, or anything you want. The minimum order quantity for custom products is 2000 pieces. Thriving is the best company in China due to its excellent services, high standards, competitive prices, and availability of custom solutions.

2. Dongguan Luofei Clothing Factory

Dongguan Luofei Clothing Factory is another China-based manufacturer of bodysuits that have customers all over the world. The factory was first established in 2013, but due to its high-quality material products, reasonable prices, and availability of custom designs, they soon started shipping overseas and became one of the best bodysuit manufacturers in the world. The main products of Dongguan Luofei Clothing Factory include bodysuits, skirts, blouses, pants, tops, T-shirts, leggings, jumpsuits, sweatshirts, sleepwear, dancewear, sportswear, Muslim clothing, and almost every type of dress. Dongguan Luofei Clothing Factory can accept a minimum order of varying quantities from 100 pieces to nearly 10,000 pieces depending upon the type of material and product style. Due to their flexible minimum quantity orders, even beginners can work with them. Dongguan Luofei Clothing Factory provides production and shipping of bulk orders within very competitive prices and that too according to customer’s demands. Due to their exceptional services, low shipping costs, they are famous throughout China, America, Australia, and Europe.

3. Bao Jye Enterprise Co., Ltd

Bao Jye Enterprise is a Taiwan based manufacturer of bodysuits. The company was founded in 1988, and since its birth, it has been providing top quality products worldwide. Bao Jye Enterprise specialises in bodysuits, protector socks, healthcare products, medical goods, sport and exercise apparel, waist belts, slimming shorts, gloves, underwear, snow mask, yoga equipment and many other things. The primary market of Bao Jye Enterprise is Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. We can assure you one thing about them is the top quality of their products. Bao Jye Enterprise also has English speaking staff to facilitate overseas customers. Their minimum order quantity is flexible, you can order even a tiny amount, and that’s why their products are supplied to over 60 countries around the world.

4. Shenzhen Huoyanghong Imp and Ex Co. Ltd

Shenzhen Huoyanghong Imp and Ex Group is a China-based trading company that came to life in 1999. The group specialises in bodysuits, underwear, lingerie, briefs, panties, baby doll, G-strings etc. Shenzhen Huoyanghong Imp and Ex group is a professional manufacturer and exporter of bodysuits. They have a huge market all around the world. Moreover, you can have them write down your required design and other needs, and they will develop a sample product to show you how the product will look. Due to their excellent and quick services, they have a reputable overseas market.

5. I-Shien International Co., Ltd.

I-Shien International company was founded in 1987 in Taiwan. They are the manufacturers of high-quality bodysuits, polyester mink blankets, polar fleece blankets, bras, lingerie, and many other types of garments. I-Shien International has established itself among the leading manufacturers and suppliers of bodysuits, socks, stockings, acrylic blankets, and caps to many countries. Their main market is Africa, Southern Europe, and the Middle East. The company offers top quality products, excellent services, competitive prices, and low-cost, timely shipments. Their time of shipment is an essential factor in why they have many customers and why they are among the top ten bodysuit manufacturers globally. If you are interested in this company, visit their website and contact them through the given contact information.

6. Guangzhou Monyi Fashion Co., Ltd.

Guangzhou Monyi Fashion is a China-based manufacturer, trading company, distributor and wholesaler of many products, including bodysuits, swimsuits, kids apparel, girls dresses, costumes, sweatshirts and baby bodysuits. The company was founded in 2014, and since then, it has earned the trust of many overseas markets. Guangzhou Monyi Fashion’s main market is in Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and North America. Guangzhou Monyi Fashion is a professional bodysuit and lingerie manufacturer with the availability of various designs and patterns. The company offers good quality apparel at very reasonable prices. You can contact them and ask for further details if you are interested in buying from them.

7. KING HWA LUNG ENTERPRISE CO LTD

The Taiwan based company King Hwa Lung Enterprise was established in 2000, and they have been making top quality bodysuits for 20 years. They manufacture top quality bodysuits, silk socks, stockings, pantyhose, openwork styles, footless fashion styles, underwear, tights, and lingerie. King Hwa Lung Enterprise has a reputable overseas market, including North America, South America, and Eastern Europe. When the company was established, they were only providing services within Taiwan for many years, but now they have expanded their market to overseas. With their high-quality products and excellent customer services, they have developed a good reputation around the world and among their clients. They offer plenty of innovative designs and a flexible minimum limit of the order. Contact the company if you are interested in them.

8. Child World Pvt. Ltd.

Child World Pvt. Ltd is located in West Bengal, India. It was established in 1998 and had the experience of over 23 years. Child world Pvt. Ltd. Is a professional manufacturer of bodysuits, infant wear, baby rompers, baby bibs, night suits, towels, blankets, cups, napkins, gift sets, napkins, booties, diapers, vests, frocks, and many more. The company is manufacturing previously mentioned products and supplying them both within the country and overseas. Its major international market is in North America, South America, and Western Europe. Their garments are made up of 100% soft cotton knitted fabrics. They have recently launched their website so that you can contact them without hurdles. To work with them, you just have to provide your demands, and the company will produce a sample for testing. Once you are okay with the product, only then they will proceed with the order. Child World Pvt. Ltd factory is equipped with imported machinery from Japan and Germany. With their high-end machinery, they will provide good quality products within due time.

9. Kids Comfort Co. Ltd.

Thailand based company Kids Comfort is the manufacturer of baby suits, baby carriers, baby garments, baby products, bags, bathrobes, bath sponges, blankets, bibs, binders, booties, hats, caps, and many other types of garments and accessories. Apart from Thailand, the main market of Kids Comfort is South America. With their excellent services and affordable prices, Kids Comfort is becoming popular day by day. Check out their products to know more about them.

10. Zhongshan Chloe Ryan Industrial Co., Ltd.

Zhongshan Chloe Ryan Industrial Co., Ltd is a China-based manufacturer of bodysuits, baby cots, baby cribs, beds, cradles, high chairs, baby nursery furniture, adult furniture beds, and wardrobes, bandana rompers and many others. Zhongshan Chloe Ryan Industrial Co., Ltd was established in 2006, and since then, they have established an international market in Western Europe, North America, Canada, Australia and Oceania. Their production plant covers an area of 40,000 square meters. With advanced and modern manufacturing equipment, you can be assured that your order is in safe hands. Zhongshan Chloe Ryan’s products meet the requirements of the UKAS-ISO9001 standard. If you work with them, you don’t have to worry about the safety standards of your product. Visit their site and contact them to know more about them.

Final Verdict

Now that you have the complete list of the world’s top ten bodysuit manufacturers, you can easily get yourself the best quality bodysuit. A bodysuit should have breathable fabric so that it does not irritate your skin. Some people have sensitive skin, and they easily get allergies whenever they wear tight clothes. But if you buy a bodysuit from a trustworthy manufacturer, you don’t have to worry about these things. From our above list, Thriving is the best pantyhose manufacturer, and we recommend wholesaling from them.

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Difference between Tights, Leggings, Stockings, and Pantyhose

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Post date November 16, 2021
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Hosiery is legwear that covers the body from the hemline of the dress to shoes. Some common types of legwear are tights, pantyhose, stockings, and leggings. All of these are innerwear and can be worn under skirts, dresses, or shorts to define the legs. These garments are an aesthetic option to conceal any bruises or marks on the legs and to get warmth during winters. Typically, people consider tights, leggings, stockings, and pantyhose to be the same thing while actually they are different from each other. We have done some research to differentiate all these four bottom garments. Read the complete article to so you can distinghuish between them.

Stockings

Stockings are ladies’ garments that fit closely over the foot, normally formed of translucent silk or nylon, and come in various styles and designs. However, the term “stockings” can also refer to garments that stretch only to the upper thigh instead of the waistline and are then held up with suspenders and a garter belt. Stockings like compression stockings are used for medical applications as tight bandages or coverings in some treatments.

Often, the term ‘stockings’ is used when talking about tights and pantyhose that’s because these kinds of attire are basically shorter versions of one another. The main difference between stockings and other legwear is coverage area; stockings only come as high as a women’s thighs, whereas other garments go all the way up to the waistline.

Stockings are easily the most famous out of all the garments mentioned here. They can be worn on special occasions or for everyday wear. In fact, some women only wear these garments to get someone else’s attention. While others, however, may wear them to keep their legs warm in the cold weather or because they are more comfortable. Many women in TV shows and movies are often seen wearing stockings whenever they are trying to use their set appeal.

Pantyhose

Pantyhose are tight-fitting legwear that covers the wearer’s body from waist to feet. They are the type of hosiery that is the thinnest of the bunch. They are sheer, almost see-through, and generally made of nylon, with a denier of 8 to 30. However, the upper part of the pantyhose or panty is made with cotton or other porous material. Pantyhose are footed so that they can comfortably fit over the user’s feet and stretch up to their waistline.

Compared to leggings, pantyhose does not have much stretch and flexibility, but they offer a tighter fit. Black and nude are the most popular colors for pantyhose. However, nude is usually a tricky one to purchase because it must match your skin tone; otherwise, you risk your legs looking like a hue that’s far removed from the rest of your skin. Pantyhose are considered as an undergarment or underwear because they cannot be worn on their own instead, they serve as supplementary garments.

Tights

Tights are the type of legwear clothing that covers the body from the waist down. They are usually heavier and thicker in the material than the other leg hoseries. Unlike pantyhose, tights have uniform consistency of the material. Tights have the same coverage area as pantyhose but are normally thicker than pantyhose. They can either near-see-through or come in different opacities. Unlike pantyhose, tights are available in a wide range of fabrics, designs, and styles. Tights are usually footed and can be worn under skirts or dress-type clothing.

The term “Tights” is also used for the stretchy leg-wear worn by acrobats, and dancers, sported under a leotard or tutu or any other type of costume. Tights are made of elasticized material, mainly cotton or polyester blends. Washing of tights should be done with great care, just like washing nylons, preferably in mesh bags. They are designed to fit tight on the body, like a second skin. With modern innovations, tights are made to provide moisturization to the skin and even aid in lessening cellulite.

Leggings

Lastly, leggings, the one item of clothing on this list opaque enough to be worn freely in place of actual pants. Leggings are not footed; instead, they stretch from the ankle or lower calf to the waist. It offers a more comfortable fit than other bottom wears. Moreover, it is made up of thick, elasticized cotton, polyesters, and spandex. It is present in a variety of fabrics, colors, textures, and styles. Wear it for athletic use or, put it casually, the days you don’t feel like wearing pants.

Originally leggings were designed for layering purposes, to be worn under the pants to counter the cold. But today, they are worn under long shirts or lounging around the house. Unlike yoga pants, leggings are moderately fit garments, making them more wonderful and comfortable. As compared to tights, the washing of leggings is easy, and there are no special precautions.

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Everything You Need to Know about Bodysuit

Post author By hilldong@yantaithriving.com
Post date November 2, 2021
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Bodysuits are a miracle garment. Anyone can be happy to have a wide range of this versatile and super comfortable piece of clothing. From party-ready bodysuits to basics ones like turtlenecks and T-shirts, the best bodysuits provide us with next-level comfort that we never knew we wanted. Read complete article to know about every essential aspect of bodysuits:

What is Bodysuit?

A bodysuit is a one-piece skin-tight form of clothing that mainly covers the body from the torso to the crotch. A bodysuit with sleeves, varying shoulder strap and collar styles can even cover the neck, arms, hands. The design of a basic bodysuit is somewhat similar to a one-piece swimsuit, but the materials may vary. Bodysuits are the perfect “top” for pants, high-waisted shorts, and pencil skirts. The primary purpose of a bodysuit is to provide support and a seamless tucked-in to make you style with comfort and ease. It can be either skin-tight or relaxed, and due to its fitting from shoulders to crotch, it can hug your curves perfectly. A body-hugging bodysuit, spare the hassle of adjusting or tucking. The fabrics used are super soft and comfy.

Who can wear bodysuit?

Bodysuits are for everyone. But mostly, they are worn by the women to enhance their curves and many other benefits. Women can wear bodysuits generally as underwear, activewear, or foundation garments. However, there are a lot of men who wear very snug and tight bodysuits and do look good in them too.

History of bodysuit

The bodysuit has its roots in an athletic outfit for sports such as ballet and gymnastics. Basically, the bodysuit is a modified version of a leotard. Jules Leotard invented the leotard in the second half of the 19th century. It was short, close-fitting, but it was less functional and not skin tight. This led to the invention of the bodysuit; it was first introduced in the United States after 1950 by Claire McCardell, a fashion designer.

Bettie Page was the first person to wear a bodysuit in the 1950s. From the 1960s onward, women began to prefer the modern and straightforward concept of body clothes, and there was a decline in bodysuit fashion. However, the bodysuit was trademark apparel for Playboy Bunnies in the 1960s and Wonder Woman in the animated series Super Friends.

Bodysuit started to improve drastically in quality during the 1970s, as new evolutions in technology for clothing and textiles were made. Bright colors, glittering fabrics, and ornamentations added a touch of glamor to the look. In the 1980s, Azzedine Alaia and Donna Karan make efforts to make bodysuits a fashion outfit for men and women. After facing a drop-off, the bodysuit was revived as lingerie, while in the 2010s, it was resurrected as a blouse and turtleneck bodysuit.

Fabrics used in bodysuit

Bodysuits can be made from a myriad of fabrics that include cotton, lace, nylon, etc. In general, textile bodysuits have flexible fiber such as spandex for a better and comfortable fit to the shape of the body. In contrast, cotton and rayon allow for more softness and breathability.

How to wear a bodysuit?

Bodysuit offers tons of styling options. But to nail the look, you must select a suitable bodysuit first.

Choosing a bodysuit

Pick a bodysuit that looks great on you and flatters your favorite feature. If you are new to this trend, consider something easy and comfortable like T-shirt-style bodysuits. Furthermore, to slay with a bold and daring look, put on a deep V-neck and backless bodysuit. Search for the stuff with high percentages of nylon, rayon, or spandex if you are tall, for more stretch.

Layering with tops

Bodysuits are suitable to pair up with sweaters because they are thin and don’t bunch up. It gives you a comfy, relaxed, but stylish look. You can also wear a blazer over a bodysuit to get a formal look for the office or a denim jacket for a casual vibe.

Pairing with bottoms

The combination of the bodysuit with high waist denim is universally flattering. Moreover, this pairing is simple, iconic, and so easy to wear. If you are going to meet a friend, wear some track pants or culottes under a bodysuit for super comfortable apparel. During summers, a pair of denim shorts is a fitting option; the lightness and close fit of the bodysuit will make you feel cool and still look stylish.

Adding accessories

You can add accessories to your bodysuit outfit to add an extra flair. For example, wear a choker or silk neck scarf with a deep V-neck bodysuit to add more style.

Types of Bodysuit

When it comes to types of bodysuits, you will notice an extensive range of varieties from many top-tier brands. There are many types of bodysuits, depending on styles and fabrics. Here are some most popular types of bodysuits:

White Bodysuit
Fishnet Bodysuits
Black Bodysuits
Ribbed Bodysuits
Beige Bodysuits
Long Sleeve Bodysuits
Scoop Neck Bodysuits
Square Neck Bodysuits
Minimal Bodysuits
Brown Bodysuits
Strapless Bodysuits
Cut-Out Bodysuits
Asymmetric Bodysuits
Turtleneck Bodysuits
Sweetheart Neckline Bodysuits
High neck Bodysuits
Wide Neckline Bodysuits
Button-Down Bodysuits
Spaghetti Strap Bodysuits

Such types of bodysuits have open, diamond-shaped knit and come in multiple colors. Fishnet bodysuits can be made up of nylon, wool, polypropylene, etc. Women usually wear them as sexy garments. If you are planning to get a new fishnet bodysuit, check out the amazing collection of Thriving.

How to choose bodysuit size?

Choosing the right size is a tricky part because bodysuits are supposed to be tight. After all, that’s how they do perform their function. Therefore, anyone can easily make the mistake of purchasing one that is actually too small for you because it will fit tight. Plus, there is an urban myth that you should choose a size down from what you generally wear. But do not do this, as it will simply result in terrible bulges and painful pinching, which no one wants.

Rather, you should choose the same size you would usually wear. If you lie in between two sizes, we advise choosing the larger one to avoid the bulging and pinching of a too-tight suit. Before buying one, it is recommended to put some thought into the bodysuit sizing through the bust, bum, and tummy area. So, you get the bodysuit that fits your form without any gaps.

Moreover, it is good to try on a bodysuit before buying because a bodysuit size table may not always explain the whole story. If a bodysuit is causing a cheeky indent on your hips, you must want to size up. Also, be sure to put on the bodysuit with your bra to check how it affects the straps and neckline.

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How to Start a Tights Business? (2021 Updated)

Post author By hilldong@yantaithriving.com
Post date October 21, 2021
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Are you willing to launch your tights brand? Nowadays, tights are the most trendy bottom wear for women. Women are most likely to buy a pair of tights rather than a pair of jeans. Tights are comfortable and super easy to wear; maybe that’s the reason why they have gained huge popularity. Starting a tights business can be challenging but an exciting venture. Here are some essential tips which may help you start a tights business.

Do Tights Market Research

Before launching your tights, it is better to develop an idea about how your tights will make a mark in the market. There are tons of successful tights brands. You need solid reasons why consumers will prefer your tights over your competitors’. This process is critical for the brand’s successful future, yet it is pretty simple.

First, make sense of how you want your product to be. Second, determine your target customers, your customers’ needs, and issues they face with their tights. Also, know from where do they buy their tights. Then, from the data gathered, list out the brands trying to solve the same issues. Such brands can be your potential competitors. If a billion-dollar, well-developed brand happens to be your potential competitor, then you must look for different issues to solve. It is not a good idea to directly compete with a top brand on the same issue.

Examine the bestsellers of your competitors and look for any commonalities. It will give you an idea of what’s already in the market and what are opportunities you can exploit. This helps you develop innovative tights, better than your competitors.

Two major areas will consume your time and money: Manufacturing and Marketing.

Tights production manufacturing

To start the tights business, you will need a safe place to set up your manufacturing plant. The area of space depends on the size of your business. In the beginning, you can set up a micro-level plant in your home. Besides, you can hire a suitable apparel manufacturer to make the tights for you. In this setting, you do not have to set up a manufacturing plant, but the choice of manufacturer is extremely important. After you decide on the manufacturer, the following things will demand your attention:

1. Technology

Find out what technologies other brands are employing to make their tights. And choose the one that matches your needs and budget. Communicate the selected technology with your manufacturer.

2. Raw materials

Generally, the raw material for tights are fabrics that depend on the type of tights you want to manufacture. However, some common fabrics used in tights are:

Lycra
Spandex
Nylon
Polyester
Polyester blend
Silk
Cotton

3. Tights Design

Designing is a tricky process; that’s why it is better to consult with an apparel designer. Set measurements and dimensions of tights of different sizes and communicate such information with your manufacturer.

4. Tights Packing

Mainly, two types of packing are used for tights. There are cardboard packing and transparent plastic packing. In cardboard packing, you can add various manufacturing particulars like colour, size, company etc. Generally, individual pieces are packed separately. But for wholesale supply, multiple pieces can be packed together.

Marketing of Tights

Marketing and distribution are the major determinants of how much profit you make. To grow your sales, you need to focus on various promotional aspects during branding, product launching, and distribution. Hire a professional sales team to develop an efficient marketing strategy for your tights business.

Consider launching tights in a single city, build a small population of loyal customers, and expand smoothly to other cities. Appoint distributors or wholesalers to spread your business across other cities.

Here are a few marketing tips to increase the sales of your products:

1. Social Media

Social media is a cheap and excellent tool to boost sales. Use various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.) to make your brand recognized and attract more customers. You can hire a creative agency or a local videographer to help you make Ads. The more creative the ads, the more impact they will have on the audience.

2. Website

You create a website of your brand and sell your tights online. Through the website, you can take orders from anywhere in the world. Moreover, to further expand the business you can create an e-store on different e-commerce platforms such as:

Shopify
Amazon

3. Friends and family

Spread the word among your friends and family about the launch of your tights business.

Introduce them to your business, show them your products and tell them about the range of designs you have.

Your friends and family can also be a marketing source, so impress them with your product range. Consider any marketing or business ideas they have.

4. Business cards

It is primitive but effective. Make decent business cards of your brand with contact and website printed on it. Business cards are intended to leave something with someone, so they have something to look back at it.

5. Distribute to local businesses

You can be a wholesaler and sell your products to small businesses, not directly to the customers. But being a wholesaler means you have to make tights in bulk amounts without a handsome profit in return.

6. Be your own billboard

Wear the tights you want to sell. It will not be very convincing if you are not wearing the product you are trying to sell. That’s why it is better to show your tights by wearing them and matching them with fitting tops. This will increase the confidence of in your products.

7. Consignment at other Storefront Businesses

Consignment means that you distribute the product to a retailer without being paid at that time. But you will get the payment at a predetermined future date, i.e., weekly, monthly, 90 Days. You should have an agreement in writing with the retailer and for large consignments, it is strongly suggested seeking legal advice to guarantee that your interests are secure.

The cost required to start a tights business

The cost to start a tights business depends on the size of your business. Here are some factors that may influence the cost required:

1. Location

A key factor in determining the cost of launching a tights brand is location. Business consultants and realtors can help you chose the ideal and profitable location for tights business.

2. Licenses and permits

To start a tights business, it is mandatory to get official licenses and permits in most countries. It may include building license, operational license, zonal permit, etc. There is a separate fee for each license which will add to the overall cost.

3. Size of the facility

It is also a major factor in determining the initial cost of the tights business. The larger facility will require more machinery and ultimately more numbers of workers, which will increase the overall cost.

4. Branding and marketing

Marketing is essential for the growth of the tights business. It requires the hiring of a special team for promotion purposes. There are many means to promote your products, from cheap to expensive. The type of marketing strategy you select will influence the budget.

5. Furnishing and equipping

Besides essential machinery and equipment for tights production, an investor must want the facility to look unique. The budget should also include the cost of the counter area equipment, store equipment, security cameras, furniture, fire alarms, and safety equipment.

6. Insurance

In many countries, you cannot start a tights business without having some basic insurance policy. The insurance amount will also be an addition to the overall cost. It is suggested to consult an insurance broker to assist you in getting the appropriate insurance coverage.

7. Fabrics

The cost of fabric used to prepare tights to depend on the kind and quality of fabric. High quality fabrics are expensive and will raise the budget accordingly.

8. Staff and workers

The hiring and training of staff and workers for your organization will cost money. Moreover, the salaries of employees will also influence the total cost to start the tights business.

Thriving is a successful tights manufacturer. You can click here to visit various tights we made in the past. >>

We hope that reading this article will help you start a tights business.

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How are Pantyhose Made? (Detailed Pantyhose Manufacturing Process )

Post author By hilldong@yantaithriving.com
Post date September 10, 2021
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Pantyhose, also called tights in some countries, are common accessories for girls nowadays. The first pair of modern pantyhose were invented in 1959 by Allen Gant, a hosiery mill owner in North Carolina. The name was originally called Panti-Legs, a vivid description of how this new invention looked like.

Changes happened in pantyhose since its birth, such as name, raw material and of course, its trajectory. What remains no change is its basic construction. From this angle, how a pair of pantyhose is made nearly has no difference compared to the era of Allen Gant.

Production of pantyhose, no matter sheer or opaque, consists of 5 basic procedures: knitting, sewing, dyeing, boarding, and packing. None of these procedures are dispensable if we are referring to pantyhose with good quality. Let’s start discovering the manufacturing journey of pantyhose.

Knitting is the first procedure. It includes two basic elements: yarn and machine. Nowadays, the yarn used for pantyhose production is mainly covered yarn which means spandex yarn inside covered with nylon yarn outside. One spandex yarn covered with one nylon yarn is single covered yarn, SCY in short. One spandex covered with two nylons is double covered yarn, also known as DCY. Actually, it is hard to judge them by their look as they both are quite fine yarns. Single covered yarns are more popular while double covered yarn will be considered when durability is a high priority for one style.

The physical properties of spandex and nylon are influenced by temperature and humidity. Therefore, a good knitting room needs to be steady in the two areas. The temperature should be 25 degrees centigrade within a tolerance of 2 degrees and humidity of 50% within a 10% tolerance. When yarns are in, they need to be conditioned in knitting room for at least 24 hours before they are loaded to machine for knitting. This will let yarns gradually suit knitting environment. Without this step, yarns will be easily broken during feeding into machines. And it could also cause uneven fabric appearance issues etc.

Uneven fabric appearance VS even fabric appearance

The knitting machine plays the role of turning yarns into greige tubes. Different from what they look like in the finished pantyhose stage, greiges come out of the machine in single legs with half panty connected to each of them. They are usually quite long and fragile after knitting.

greige legs coming out of knitting machine

Preshrinking, also called an autoclave, is the cure for fragile legs. Basically, it is a steam setting machine in container shape. Greige legs are hung inside and steamed at 95 degrees centigrade for 20 minutes. As chemical fiber will shrink under heat, these legs turn out to be shorter and thus more durable. This will allow workers in subsequent procedures to easily handle legs without worrying about the fragility.

After autoclaving, legs will be moved to the next procedure: sewing. Sewing is general wording. It actually includes 3 different steps. The first one is panty cutting. As previously said, what we get from knitting is a single greige leg with half panty. Now it is time to cut a sewing line on the panty part, a necessary preparation for joining.

After panty cutting, we will move to panty joining. With joining the two panties, two separate legs become one pair. Overlock and flatlock are two main sewing ways. Although customers always see flatlock as a feature of sophisticated pantyhose, each of the two ways has its own advantage and disadvantage. Overlock is quite stretchy while not that flat. Flatlock, as its name suggests, feels quite flat while not that stretchy. It all depends on which feature the designer looks for.

During the panty joining process, gusset, the main material of which is cotton, will also be sewn into the bottom of the panty area. Never look down upon the function of this little piece of fabric. Compared to nylon and spandex, cotton is able to bring more breathability to body needs. The secret of comfortable wearing is always hidden in a small bit of technical design like a gusset.

The third step is toe-closing. Unless it is a footless style, all pantyhose will need toe-closing. By finishing this, a greige pair of pantyhose is done.

Before greige pantyhose move to dye, they will be put into net tubes for protection purposes. These net tubes are made of polypropylene fibers. Polypropylene fibers are so smooth that no snagging will be caused when they are in contact with the pantyhose surface. Meanwhile, due to the properties of polypropylene fibers, they won’t absorb any chemicals during the dyeing process, which will cause no influence on pantyhose dyeing.

The dyeing procedure is where a chemical reaction happens. Light colors will need 6 hours and dark colors will be around 1-2 hours longer. A complete dyeing process usually consists of 4 main steps. The first one is washing. This is just like washing clothes. Cleaning chemicals are used to wash off the oil and stains on the greiges. The second part is dyeing. With the temperature increasing, dyes gradually transfer from water to greiges. The third step is fixation. By adding a fixation chemical, the absorbed dyes will stay on greiges and not come off easily. In professional words, that is good color fastness performance. Softening is the final step. This gives the product a soft touch hand feel. As a garment next to people’s skin in wearing, a soft hand feel is not only necessary but also indispensable. When all steps are finished, products will be taken out of the dyeing machine for hydro extracting. A humid condition after hydro extracting will be ideal due to boarding requests. Being too dry will cause snags and being too welt could create mildew issues.

Boarding is for creating a good outward appearance. The boarding machine is pretty much similar to an autoclave machine. The only difference is dyed pantyhose are set in these metal boards and go through the heating room for a fixed shape. When it is done, garments are taken off from boards and sent to packing.

Packing also includes inspection. Each pair of pantyhose is stretched out on inspection boards for quality examination before being wrapped into packs. In this process, products with quality issues such as holes, snags, or stains will be picked out.

Last but not least, metal detection to packed products is essential. There should be no metal parts in the pantyhose as it contacts skin every day. The solution is the metal detection process. A metal detection machine will raise the alarm when products go through the machine and metal parts are detected so it is very important to make sure the machine is calibrated regularly on sensitivity.

The manufacturing journey of pantyhose comes to end. Looks simple? Not really. Some people say a pair of pantyhose equals a piece of artwork. From a delicate operation point of view, that is indeed no exaggeration!

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