Knitwear manufacturers are using Du Pont's Tactel yarns in blends with Lycra spandex fibers. The blends can be found in apparel from Janet Howard, Bisou Bisou, J. Crew, Love Amour, and Liz Claiborne Studio. Tactel encompasses a family of nylon yarns that feature a silky soft hand. The family includes false twist textured yarns, fine filament flat yarns, and several specialty yarns. Nearly 20 yarns are brandnamed Tactel, and each one delivers different special effects, such as a dog bone cross section with a unique luster. In addition to its popularity in ready-to-wear, Tactel is being used increasingly in hosiery, innerwear, and swimwear.