Migdal Ha'emek, Israel - May 5, 2008 - NILIT^® , a global manufacturer and leader in the production of nylon 6.6, will showcase its latest yarn innovations at the 6^th International Istanbul Yarn Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, May 14-15. NILIT will be located in Hall 5, Stand 519B.

"The Istanbul Exhibition provides a unique international marketplace for NILIT^® to reinforce its commitment to and leadership in the global yarn industry," says Oded Breier, NILIT's marketing and sales manager. "Plus, Turkey itself is a high priority market for NILIT^® as more and more customers request our performance yarns in this strategic region of the world." NILIT's technical staff provides on-the-ground customer service in Turkey and the marketing group supports the region with trend forecasting and communications programs.

At the Istanbul Exhibition, NILIT^® will feature NILIT Aquarius, its newest innovation in performance products for the activewear and seamless markets. NILIT^® Aquarius represents a significant advancement in nylon 6.6 design that provides three tiers of moisture management performance:

• An effective, moisture management additive is permanently embedded throughout the fiber
• The fiber itself is constructed with a specially shaped cross section to maximize wicking surface area
• The yarn is designed to create micro-channels to transport moisture away from the body