NILIT

What NILIT does

NILIT is a privately-held Israeli specialty chemical company that manufactures premium Nylon 6.6 (Polyamide 6.6) fibers and polymers for the global apparel and technical textile industries. Its core technology integrates specialty additives (moisture management, cooling, heating, antimicrobial/antiviral, FIR-emitting minerals, recycled content, biomass-balanced inputs) directly into the polymer at the fiber-spinning stage, producing permanent functional properties that survive washing and wear. The company sells under its own SENSIL® brand portfolio (Aquarius, Breeze, Heat, BodyFresh, Innergy, EcoCare, ByNature, Flow, BioCare, Fashion Fibers) and under licensed brands (CORDURA®, TACTEL®, SUPPLEX®), in addition to its Polynil® polymer product line.

The company serves six primary end-use segments: activewear and sportswear, workwear (corporate, hospitality, construction, military, first-responder), fashion and everyday apparel, healthcare and protective textiles, technical/automotive textiles, and military/homeland security. Its go-to-market is direct B2B sales via nine regional sales offices and wholly-owned subsidiaries in France, Italy, the USA, Brazil, and China, supported by participation in major industry trade shows (Techtextil, ISPO Munich, Performance Days, Intertextile Shanghai) and a brand certification/hangtag program that enables downstream manufacturers to display SENSIL® and other licensed brand marks on finished garments.

NILIT generates revenue primarily through one-time sale of fibers and polymers to fabric mills and garment manufacturers, supplemented by licensing royalties from its brand certification program. Pricing is custom-quoted per specification, volume, and region and is not publicly disclosed. The company maintains a comprehensive portfolio of sustainability and quality certifications (GRS, ISCC PLUS, Oeko-Tex, Higg FEM/FSLM, ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, REACH) across its Israeli, Chinese, Brazilian, and American operations, institutionalizing a compliance moat increasingly required by EU and global premium apparel customers.

Name

NILIT

Legal name

Nilit Ltd.

Website

https://nilit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NILIT is a privately-held Israeli manufacturer of premium Nylon 6.6 fibers and polymers, selling its SENSIL® branded portfolio and licensed fibers (CORDURA®, TACTEL®, SUPPLEX®) to fabric mills and apparel brands across 70 countries via direct sales and a certification/hangtag program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Synthetic Textile Fibers

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (325220), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

Keywords

• Nylon 6.6 fibers
• Performance textile fibers
• Synthetic fiber manufacturing
• Recycled nylon yarn
• Biomass balanced polymers

Headquarters

HQ city

Migdal

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Nylon 6.6 Fiber Sales: NILIT manufactures and sells premium Nylon 6.6 fibers under the SENSIL® brand and other licensed brands (CORDURA®, TACTEL®, SUPPLEX®) to garment manufacturers, fabric mills, and brands worldwide. The company offers both standard and specialty performance fibers with various yarn counts, lusters, and functional properties.
2. Branded Fiber Licensing and Hangtags: NILIT licenses its brand names to certified fabric and garment manufacturers who meet quality standards. Certified products can carry SENSIL®, CORDURA®, TACTEL®, or SUPPLEX® hangtags, creating brand value and demand pull from consumers and downstream brands.
3. SENSIL® Consumer Brand: SENSIL® is positioned as a consumer-facing brand that addresses the needs of conscious consumers for sustainable, high-performance fashion. While primarily B2B, the brand creates value by enabling brand partners to market SENSIL®-certified products to end consumers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NILIT manufactures and sells premium Nylon 6.6 (Polyamide 6.6) fibers and polymers globally under its SENSIL® consumer brand and licensed brands (CORDURA®, TACTEL®, SUPPLEX®) to garment manufacturers, fabric mills, and apparel brands. Specialty functional additives are integrated at the polymer level to deliver permanent performance properties including moisture management, cooling, heating, antimicrobial/antiviral protection, and muscle revitalization. The company also offers recycled, biomass-balanced, and circular-economy nylon variants, with 4 manufacturing plants and 9 sales offices serving 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SENSIL® Aquarius: Premium moisture management fabric with triple-T cross section for rapid absorption and capillary moisture wicking
• SENSIL® Innergy
• SENSIL® BodyFresh
• SENSIL® Heat
• SENSIL® Fashion Fibers
• SENSIL® Breeze
• SENSIL® EcoCare
• SENSIL® ByNature
• SENSIL® BioCare
• SENSIL® Flow
• Polynil®

Products and services

• SENSIL® Aquarius Premium Nylon 6.6 moisture management fiber with a triple-T cross section and micro-channels that create a capillary effect to wick moisture away from the skin. Hydrophilic properties are permanently embedded for rapid absorption and evaporation, for activewear, sportswear, and performance apparel.
• SENSIL® Breeze Premium Nylon 6.6 cooling fiber produced through a special texturizing process yielding low-bulk yarn with maximum breathability and ventilation. The polymer contains inorganic micron particles that increase surface area for a cooling effect and UV protection, for warm-weather activewear and sportswear.
• SENSIL® Heat Premium Nylon 6.6 thermo-insulation fiber integrating coffee charcoal and oxide additives that absorb and capture body heat for extended periods, while managing moisture and neutralizing odors. Independent lab tests (TTRI, Centexbel, SGS) showed a 10°C (50°F) temperature increase versus reference fabric, for cold-weather apparel and workwear.
• SENSIL® BodyFresh Premium Nylon 6.6 microfiber yarn with permanently embedded antimicrobial and antiviral additives that prevent bacteria growth and significantly reduce viral activity, including a 99.85% reduction against Betacoronavirus 1 (OC43) per ISO 18184:2019. Properties do not wash out, for healthcare, protective, sportswear, and socks applications.
• SENSIL® Innergy Premium Nylon 6.6 fiber with a built-in naturally occurring mineral additive that converts body thermo-energy into Far Infrared Rays (FIR) and reflects them back to skin tissues, energizing cells and enhancing muscle elasticity. Certified for FIR emissivity, for activewear, wellness, and recovery apparel.
• SENSIL® EcoCare Recycled Nylon 6.6 yarn produced through a highly efficient recycling process that reduces CO2 emissions by 0.7 ton per ton of polymer, saves up to 55% energy, and saves up to 830 kg of water per ton of polymer (approximately 80.5% water savings), for sustainable apparel and textile applications.
• SENSIL® ByNature Industry-first premium Nylon 6.6 made with renewable input through a biomass balance approach, saving 1,800 kg CO2 equivalent per ton of standard Nylon 6.6 fabric. ISCC PLUS certified, for brands seeking renewable feedstock nylon.
• SENSIL® Flow Premium Nylon 6.6 fiber designed for circularity with built-in comfort-stretch that can be easily recycled at end of life. Features unique technology allowing 3D effects and excellent color absorption, addressing textile waste and circular-economy apparel needs.
• SENSIL® BioCare Premium Nylon 6.6 fiber enriched with special technology that accelerates biodegradation of microfibers in oceans and landfills, reducing textile waste persistence in ecosystems and addressing microfiber pollution concerns.
• SENSIL® Fashion Fibers Specialty Nylon 6.6 fashion fibers providing colorful heather and mix effects, including Colorwise, Arafelle, Duelle, Pastelle, Duomix, Triomix, Breeze Melange, and Heat Melange variants, for fashion apparel, denim, intimate apparel, and legwear requiring aesthetic differentiation.
• Polynil® Polymers NILIT's branded polymer product line, supplying Polyamide 6.6 polymer to industrial customers for compounding and downstream technical applications beyond the apparel fiber market.
• Licensed CORDURA®, TACTEL® and SUPPLEX® Fiber Lines NILIT produces and globally distributes licensed INVISTA nylon fiber brands CORDURA® (durable performance), TACTEL® (soft, lightweight nylon), and SUPPLEX® (supple, cotton-like nylon), and licenses the brand names to certified fabric and garment manufacturers through its hangtag certification program.
• SENSIL® Workwear Performance Fabrics Performance workwear fabric line launched in April 2026 at Techtextil Frankfurt, integrating SENSIL® fibers with thermal/moisture management, odor control, muscle support, and abrasion and tear resistance. Designed for corporate uniforms, hospitality, food service, construction, manufacturing, agricultural, first responder, and military apparel applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• SENSIL® EcoCare achieves up to 55% energy savings and reduces CO2 emissions by 0.7 ton per ton of polymer
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• The Lycra CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026NILIT partnered with The Lycra Company as part of the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026, recognizing collaborative innovation in sustainable textile solutions. The partnership demonstrates industry leadership in bringing sustainable textile innovations to market through cross-industry collaboration.
• LululemoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026NILIT collaborated with Lululemon as part of the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026, recognizing sustainable textile innovation. Lululemon, a major athletic apparel brand, partnered with NILIT to develop next-generation sustainable performance fabrics.
• Samsara EcocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Samsara Eco partnered with NILIT and Deakin University to develop enzyme-based recycling technology, recognized at Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026. This partnership focuses on textile-to-textile recycling solutions using enzymatic processes.
• Deakin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Deakin University collaborated with NILIT and Samsara Eco on enzyme-based recycling technology, recognized at Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026. The academic partnership brings research expertise to commercial textile recycling innovation.
• Concordia (mill)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026NILIT partnered with Concordia mill as part of its workwear fabric launch at Techtextil Frankfurt, leveraging the mill's manufacturing capabilities to produce workwear fabrics using SENSIL® performance fibers.
• Getzner (mill)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026NILIT partnered with Getzner mill to produce workwear fabrics using SENSIL® performance fibers for the new workwear collection launched at Techtextil Frankfurt.
• Edelweiss (mill)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026NILIT partnered with Edelweiss mill to produce workwear fabrics using SENSIL® performance fibers for the new workwear collection launched at Techtextil Frankfurt.
• Alto Milanese (mill)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026NILIT partnered with Alto Milanese mill to produce workwear fabrics using SENSIL® performance fibers for the new workwear collection launched at Techtextil Frankfurt.
• FOV (mill)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026NILIT partnered with FOV mill to produce workwear fabrics using SENSIL® performance fibers for the new workwear collection launched at Techtextil Frankfurt.
• IBQ (mill)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026NILIT partnered with IBQ mill to produce workwear fabrics using SENSIL® performance fibers for the new workwear collection launched at Techtextil Frankfurt.
• Sofileta (mill)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026NILIT partnered with Sofileta mill to produce workwear fabrics using SENSIL® performance fibers for the new workwear collection launched at Techtextil Frankfurt.
• Asahi Kasei (ROICA™)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025NILIT and Asahi Kasei collaborated to develop a new fabric combining SENSIL® ByNature yarn (made from renewable feedstocks) with Biomass Balanced ROICA™ stretch fiber. The collaboration aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining high performance and aesthetics in apparel. The fabric was unveiled at ISPO Munich.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Diversified Japanese materials manufacturer with significant Nylon and polyester fiber operations serving apparel and industrial markets. Comparable as a global specialty synthetic fiber producer.
• Teijin: Japanese performance fiber and materials group (including aramid and polyester); comparable in delivering specialty synthetics into apparel, automotive, and industrial textile channels.
• Solvay (now Syensqo): Specialty chemicals and polymer producer with Nylon 6.6 upstream exposure. Comparable as upstream supplier/competitor to NILIT's Polynil polymer line.
• Invista (Indorama Ventures): Owns the CORDURA® brand that NILIT licenses, and is a major Nylon 6.6 intermediates producer. Directly comparable on product category with broader chemical and polymer reach.

Regional players

• Hyosung TNC: Korean producer of Nylon, polyester, and spandex; comparable in synthetic fiber portfolio targeting global apparel and performance wear brands.
• Kolon Industries: Korean Nylon and polyester producer serving apparel and industrial markets; comparable product portfolio with regional rather than global concentration.

Direct peers

• RadiciGroup: European integrated Nylon 6.6 producer with polymerization and textile capabilities; directly comparable in fiber positioning, geography, and downstream apparel focus.
• Ascend Performance Materials: Largest fully integrated Nylon 6.6 producer globally (chemicals, polymers, fibers). Competes with NILIT across fiber and polymer, though at greater commodity scale and broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Asahi Kasei: Producer of ROICA™ spandex and biomass-balanced fibers; an existing NILIT partner on combined Nylon/spandex stretch fabrics. Compares on specialty fiber innovation and sustainability.
• Aquafil (Econyl): Italian Nylon 6 producer specializing in regenerated Nylon (Econyl). Directly comparable on the sustainability and recycled-Nylon positioning that NILIT pursues with SENSIL® EcoCare and Flow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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