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Nylon Taslan Shell

A nylon woven from air-textured yarn, which gives it a matt, slightly cotton-like face and good abrasion resistance. Used for ski pants, snowboard wear and hard-wearing jackets, coated or laminated for waterproofing.

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Nylon Taslan Shell: close-up of charcoal nylon taslan with matt, air-textured yarns
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (Eco Jersey Limited)

Specification

What is typical, and what we confirm for your order

Typical for this fabric type

Construction
Woven, Taslan
Knit
Woven from air-textured (taslan) yarn
Usual composition
Usually 100% nylon (polyamide); polyester taslan also exists.
Weight class
Midweight
Feel
Matt, dry and slightly textured
Common finishes
Water-repellent
Season
Winter
Warmth
Low
Breathability
Moderate
Stretch
Low
Moisture management
Low
Quick drying
High
Softness
Moderate
Durability
Very high
Wind resistance
Very high
Water resistance
High

General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric.

Mr Balaclava specification

Availability
Used for ski pants, snowboard wear and hard-wearing jackets, with the waterproof rating agreed for each order (5K–20K)

Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote.

Decoration suitability
  • Embroidery Suitable
  • Screen printing Suitable
  • Sublimation printing Not suitable
  • Heat transfer Suitable
  • Woven label Suitable
  • Printed label Suitable
  • Silicone patch Suitable
  • Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable
  • Leather-style patch Test first

Nylon does not take sublimation; logos are embroidered, screen-printed, heat-transferred or applied as patches. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.

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