A part of us is always close to you

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NATURAL WARMTH

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CAPTURING BODY HEAT FOR

EXCEPTIONAL WARMING RESULTS

Like a cup of espresso on a cool winter’s day, NILIT® Heat nylon 6.6 yarn, made with coffee charcoal, warms wearers from the inside out, for maximum comfort and performance all day long. Wearers enjoy a comfortable sweat-free sensation due to the excellent absorption and moisture management provided by the fibers.

• Superior thermo insulation – Added as an inside layer of fabric, NILIT HEAT yarn maintains the body’s natural warm temperature

• Anti-bacterial properties – Naturally provided by the carbon coffee in the fibers

• Deodorizing effect – The carbon coffee absorbs and effectively neutralizes odors

• Environmentally friendly – Coffee charcoal is created from coffee bean shell residue – a natural surplus

NILIT® Heat is available in the following Dtex counts: • 44/34/1-2, 78/68/1-2

CHOICE OF YARN COUNTS

THE NILIT HEAT EFFECT ON THE BODY

Hosiery Socks Tightsandleggings Sportswear Underwear Winterwear Baselayer

IDEAL APPLICATIONS

Fabrics made with NILIT® Heat conserve & maintain natural body heat to keep the wearer warm.

• The wearer’s body emits heat, which is absorbed in the coffee charcoal embedded in the yarn.

• The specially composed coffee charcoal, together with an oxide additive integrated in the yarn, absorbs the body heat and captures it for an extended period of time.

Proven to keep wearers warmer

Several tests were conducted in three global labs (TTRI - Taiwan, Centexbel - Belgium, and SGS - Switzerland). The tests were performed on NILIT HEAT yarn fabric with the coffee charcoal additive, and a reference fabric without the additive.

Identical tests were performed on dyed and non-dyed fabrics.

THE RESULTS:

The fabric knitted with NILIT Heat yarn,showed an increase of 10°C (50°F) to the reference fabric.

garment skin

body heat

additive inside the fiber

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THE COOLING

COMFORT FIBER

LIKE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, THE REVOLUTIONARY NILIT® BREEZE

NYLON 6.6

COOLING YARN KEEPS WEARERS FEELING REFRESHED AND

COMFORTABLE WHEN THE TEMPERATURES RISE.

• Cooling effect – Helps maintain a comfortable body temperature during/after physical performance and in hot weather

• Facilitates optimal physical performance by providing efficient ventilation

• A high-drape fabric achieved by an innovative cross section and fine yarn count

• UV Protection – Results from the unique polymer

• Ultra-soft hand feel, providing a smooth sensation on the body

Sportswear Shapewear Lingerie Hosiery Outerwear

Available as textured and flat yarns:

• Textured dtex: 44/34/1-2 and 78/68/1-2

• Flat dtex: 13/4 and 17/4

THE MAKING OF A BUILT-IN AIRY SENSATION

NILIT® BREEZE has been independently tested and proven to lower body temperature by Centexbel Textile Research Center in Belgium. A copy of the lab report is available upon request

THE COOLING EFFECT OF NILIT® BREEZE DERIVES FROM A COMBINATION OF THREE FACTORS:

> Flat cross section structure – The wide surface area quickly transfers body heat

> Unique polymer which includes inorganic micron particles – Increases surface area and forms small channels to promote cooling

> Special texturizing process – Creates a low-bulk yarn which gives garments maximum breathability and ventilation

COOLING EFFECT YARN HEAT RELEASE FIBER'S CROSS SECTION UV PROTECTION [skin] [ fabric]

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ENERGY FROM THE

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ENERGY FROM THE

INSIDE OUT!

NILIT INNERGY INVIGORATES THE BODY, ENHANCES PERFORMANCE IN

SPORTS AND INCREASES WELL-BEING. IT MAY ALSO HELP TO REDUCE

THE APPEARANCE OF CELLULITE.

ENERGY FROM THE

INSIDE-OUT

• Enhances muscle elasticity for better performance and improves muscle recovery after exercising

• Improves stimulation via body heating

• The gentle heat emitted by the fibers invigorates the body and may help to reduce the appearance of cellulite

• Durable and long-lasting – repeated washing will not decrease the FIR emissivity

> Nylon 6.6 fiber with a built-in, naturally occurring mineral additive that creates FIR emissions

> Proven efficiency – Independent external laboratory testing* has confirmed the increased emissivity of

far infrared rays back to the body

> Proven antibacterial properties** > Proven UV protection**

* Independent Labs - Hua Mao Nano-Tech Co., Ltd (Taiwan) and Centexbel Verviers ( Belgium)

** Independent labs – SGS Textile Laboratory (Taiwan) and Testex, AG (Switzerland)

FAR INFRARED RAYS HUMAN BODY INFRARED RAYS FABRIC

Converts the naturally occurring thermo energy of the human body into: Far Infrared Rays (FIR)

Reflects it back to the body causing

deep, gentle heating

The gentle heat emitted by the fibers invigorates the body, enhances muscle elasticity and may help to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

FIR-GENERATING FIBER

Sportswear Medical socks& gloves Shapers Hosiery Lingerie

• 44/34, 44/34/1-2, 78/68/1-2

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PLAY IT DRY

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THE NEW GENERATION IN

MOISTURE MANAGMENT

Today's active lifestyles require garments that can stand up to stress, are easy to maintain, and keep the wearer comfortable. NILIT® Aquarius fiber transports moisture away from the skin, through the garment and out toward the air to keep wearer feeling comfortable and dry.

The graphs below clearly illustrate the advantages of NILIT® Aquarius yarns in wicking, absorbing and evaporating moisture. The fiber actually accelerates 1/ the removal of perspiration and moisture away from the body and 2/ penetration into the garment and 3/ further evaporation out into the air.

Activewear Sportswear Dancewear Legwear

IT'S TESTED AND PROVEN

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

• 44/34/1-2, 78/68/1-2

FIGURE 3

engineered fiber in garment unique hydrophilic properties high-speed evaporation

FIGURE 2

micro channels capillary effect mechanical wicking

FIGURE 1

triple-T cross-section increased surface fast absorption

16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Standard PES Polypropylene Profiled PES

Cotton Nylon NILIT

® Aquarius

Absorption test (sec)

16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Profiled PES Standard PES Polypropylene

Cotton Nylon NILIT

® Aquarius

Wicking Test (cm/10min) Drying (min)

90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Cotton Standard PES Nylon

Polypropylene Profiled PES NILIT

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LET THAT FRESH FEELING

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Active, outdoor lifestyles call for high-performance wear that acts against body odor for

increased comfort, confidence and cleanliness, day and night.

NILIT® Bodyfresh antibacterial yarn is the ideal solution. It helps keep wearers fresh during

hot weather and active workouts, freeing them from bacteria and odors and keeping them

confident and comfortable.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE

ANTIBACTERIAL

YARN WITH FEEL-GOOD PROPERTIES

• Reduces the growth of odor-causing bacteria that come into contact with the garment

• Microfiber yarn delivers a smooth, comfortable feeling

• Extremely durable, standing up to rough treatment

• Maintains its odor-fighting properties through numerous washings

NILIT® BODYFRESH’s “feel-good” properties are delivered through the addition of a special additive. The effectiveness of its antibacterial activity on dyed yarns has been clearly proven.*

% reduction of odor-causing bacteria in the garment

99.999 99.99 99.9 99 1 10 20 30 40 50 number of washes

Testing performed by the Hohenstein Institute. Certificate available upon request.

*

PROVEN ANTIBACTERIAL EFFICACY

• 22/7, 40/40, 60/60, 22/10/1, 40/40/1-2

Outdoor wear Activewear Sportswear Intimate apparel

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THE PRECIOUS YARN

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SOFT, SPARKLING

SOPHISTICATION

IN NYLON 6.6

Add an intriguing sparkle to your designs with NILIT®

Black Diamond yarn. Like a star-filled night, this

innovative nylon 6.6 yarn glistens with a delicate,

refined shine. Perfect for 3-D hosiery and fashionable

knitted garments, NILIT® Black Diamond may be dyed

with other colors and sewn "inside-out" to create new

colorful bright effects in the final product.

NILIT® BLACK DIAMOND IS MADE WITH NILIT® BLACK DOPE-DYED NYLON 6.6 YARN

COVERED WITH A SPECIAL, BRIGHT FLAT YARN. THIS COMBINATION CREATES A

SPARKLING EFFECT WITH A SOFT HANDLE. DYEABLE AND REVERSIBLE.

• Delicate shine – A soft sparkle in black and a variety of colors and shades

• Perfect for 3-D hosiery – Hugs, shapes and caresses the legs

• Super soft touch – Fine, luxurious sensation

• Rich design possibilities – Dyeable and reversible for special effects

Hosiery and legwear Intimate apparel Fashion apparel

• Elastane 17 dtex covered (22/7 Bright Trilobal + 44/34/1 NILIT® Black)

• Elastane 17 dtex covered (17/3 bright Trilobal + 44/34/1 NILIT®Black)

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LUXURIOUS SHINE IN

A TEXTURED FIBER

NILIT® BRITEX TEXTURED NYLON 6.6 YARN ADDS

SHINE AND BRIGHTNESS TO ANY GARMENT.

Fabrics knitted with NILIT® Britex have a luminous luster, a luxurious feel

and a beautiful drape that add softness, glamour and a touch of fashion

for a wide range of applications.

• Rich color – High dyeing regularity

• Soft hand feel – Supple, smooth touch

• Easy styling – Creates fabrics with rich drape and endless design possibilities

• Built-in versatility – Can be knitted with or without spandex for support and comfort in one garment

Intimate apparel Hosiery and legwear Lingerie Activewear Sportswear

NILIT Britex is available in the following dtex counts: • 22/7/1, 44/34/1-2, 78/48/1-2

HOW WE ADD THE BRIGHTNESS

THE GLAMOROUS SHEEN OF THE NILIT BRITEX FIBER COMES FROM A UNIQUE

TEXTURING PROCESS. WITH NILIT® BRITEX, FABRICS HAVE THE SOFTNESS OF A

TEXTURED FIBER AND THE BRIGHTNESS OF A FLAT YARN.

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ONE DYE PROCESS

DIFFERENT COLORS

NILIT's WORLD

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JUMP INTO A WORLD OF COLORFUL RESULTS

NILIT® offers a range of sophisticated polymers formulated to produce fibers that yield distinctly colorful effects in one regular dye process.

DUO-COLORED HEATHER

Two distinct yarns that together create in the dyeing process a perfect contrasting heather effect

Absorbs the dye in its richest and deepest form

DEEP COLOR EFFECTS

Rejects the dye uptake and creates a delicate, light shade of color

UNI UE COLOR SOLUTIONS

TONE-SUR-TONE MÉLANGE

Tone-on-tone melange effects infuse a cottony look and feel

ONE DYE PROCESS DIFFERENT

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CHOICE OF YARN COUNTS

Fashion wear Knitted products Activewear Intimate apparel Socks and hosiery

NILIT® COLORWISE - 22/10/1, 44/34/1, 44/34/2

NILIT® PASTELLE - 22/10/1, 44/34/1, 44/34/2

NILIT® ARAFELLE - 22/15/2, 44/34/2, 78/68/2

NILIT® DUELLE - 44/34/2

BREAKTHROUGH FORMULATIONS FOR COLORFUL EFFECTS TO FORMULATE THESE SPECIALTY YARNS, WE STARTED FROM A SIMPLE PREMISE: "OPPOSITES ATTRACT." WE MODIFIED OUR NILIT® PASTELLE AND NILIT® COLORWISE TEXTURED NYLON 6.6 YARNS TO RECEIVE COLORS DIFFERENTLY.

NILIT® COLORWISE NILIT® PASTELLE NILIT® ARAFELLE NILIT® DUELLE

• NILIT® Pastelle rejects regular acidic colorants and accepts special cationic colorants to produce light delicate tones • NILIT® Colorwise behaves exactly the opposite to produce deep rich color

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THE PERFECT MELANGE PAIR

NILIT® DUOMIX ENHANCES THE MÉLANGE EFFECT AND IS THE LATEST ADDITION

TO NILIT'S WORLD OF COLOR FAMILY.

NILIT® DUOMIX was created by combining NILIT nylon 6.6 fibers with Easy Dyed

cationic polyester fibers. Fabrics knitted or woven with these yarns are distinctive

and designful.

NILIT® DUOMIX accents mélange with a unique pattern mix that attracts the

eye as the fabric conveys an illusion of movement. The fiber enables designers

to create fabrics that flow in a perfect rhythm of form and fashion.

• Cotton-like hand feel

• Comfortable and fashionable

• Excellent color fastness

• Perfect choice for stripes, jacquards and trendy patterns

• Unique heather appearance in two distinct color shades and tones

• Mélange effects in dot or stripy appearance

BENEFITS

SPORTSWEAR HOSIERY INTIMATE APPAREL STREETWEAR OUTDOOR SOCKS

• 44/41/2 NILIT

®

DUOMIX (88 dtex)

• 64/53/2 NILIT

®

DUOMIX (128 dtex)

• 80/70/2 NILIT

®

DUOMIX (160 dtex)

DOT EFFECT STRIPY EFFECT

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SOFTNESS BY

DESIGN

& NILIT SUPER MICROFIBER

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NILIT® Super Microfiber

• Extra soft feel for a “second skin” effect

• Creates fabrics with maximum lightness and an ultra light soft handle

• Provides comfort, wearability and perfect drape

NILIT® Softex

• Contains the finest nylon 6.6 filaments ever produced – 0.58 DPF

• Naturally breathable – for effective moisture management

• Provides UVB and UVA protection

• Rich coloration—for beautiful, comfortable, easy care fabrics

• NILIT® Softex: Refer to NILIT Product Catalog

• NILIT® Super Microfiber: Refer to NILIT Product Catalog

NILIT® Softex and NILIT® Super Microfiber Nylon 6.6

yarns give fabrics an extra soft feel and a natural

second-skin effect. These fibers are available in

a variety of lusters and in multi-filament flat

and textured yarn counts. NILIT® Softex and

NILIT® Super Microfiber yarns bring long lasting

performance to a wide range of products.

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A SHEER EXPERIENCE

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NILIT® EVERSHEER FIBER STRETCHES THE LIMITS OF NYLON 6.6 TO

DELIVER THE PERFECT YARN FOR PANTYHOSE:

LIGHT WEIGHT AND DEFINING; SHEER AND TOUGH.

NILIT® EverSheer hugs the legs with elegance and with superb resilience, delivering the perfect experience to consumers while being cost efficient in production.

A SHEER EXPERIENCE

IN FINE HOSIERY

COST-EFFECTIVE PRODUCTION

NILIT® EverSheer enables a reduction in T.P.M. during the covering process, lowering production costs by 12-15%.

NILIT® EVERSHEER

STANDARD NYLON 6.6 (TWO STAGE) STANDARD FLAT NYLON 6.6 (ONE STAGE)

23 9 6

YARN TYPE BOILING WATER SHRINKAGE (BWS) %

• High durability and ultra-sheerness in one

• Silky-smooth and uniform, without picks – Delivering a comfortable, smooth touch

• Cost efficient

EFFECTIVENESS OF NILIT® EVERSHEER

SPECIALLY ENGINEERED FOR COVERING SPANDEX

THIS SPECIALLY ENGINEERED FIBER, WITH A MODIFIED NYLON 6.6 POLYMER, OFFERS INDUCED SHRINKAGE PROPERTIES FOR EMBRACING SPANDEX BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE.

22 DTEX SPANDEX DC 8/5 22 DTEX SPANDEX SC 13/7

NILIT

_®

EVERSHEER

22 DTEX SPANDEX SC 11/7 As shown in the microscopic photos, NILIT® EverSheer covers the spandex more tightly. There are no loose filaments and loops have a more uniform appearance. When knitted in fabrics, it gives the richness of a double-covered yarn.

CHOICE OF YARN COUNTS IDEAL APPLICATIONS

NILIT® Eversheer is available in the following Dtex counts: 13/7, 17/5, 19/7

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CARING FOR

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Safeguarding our resources before it's too late simply makes sense - for us all. To meet the global awareness for eco-friendly processes, NILIT® offers NILIT® Ecocare recycled nylon 6.6 with deep, uniform color. The first patented nylon 6.6 recycled product, NILIT® Ecocare yarns are a breakthrough in yarn engineering and production.

CARING FOR

THE ENVIRONMENT

• High-quality recycled polyamide chips retain the properties of virgin fibers

• No variability in the properties of the recycled yarn

• Minimizes waste, reduces energy consumption and conserves crude oil

Producing our NILIT® EcoCare recycled yarns significantly conserves resources that promote sustainability. From the POY yarn waste of our standard process, our highly efficient recycling procedure reduces energy and water consumption compared to our standard practice.

NILIT’S RECYCLED YARN PRODUCTION PROCESS

• 40/20/1-2, 70/40/1-2

Intimate Apparel Legwear Activewear Ready-To-Wear

Energy savings

• Internally (NILIT® plant) 1058 kw/ton of yarn 55% savings

• Overall (In addition to the NILIT® facility, the energy invested in production of HMD + AA at Supplier sites) 6194 kw/ton of yarn 87.6% savings

Water savings • 18 M3/ton of yarn

• NILIT® Ecocare is certified as a pre-consumer recycled fiber by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). NILIT® polymers meet the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 for textile products that pose no risk to health.

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STRONG FIBERS FOR

EXTREME MOMENTS

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STRONG FIBERS FOR

EXTREME MOMENTS

ABRASION-RESISTANT CORDURA® FABRIC COMBINES

DURABLE PERFORMANCE WITH VERSATILITY, PERFORMING

AS EFFORTLESSLY IN MOTORCYCLE APPAREL AS IT DOES IN

CASUAL LEISURE CLOTHING. ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF

APPAREL APPLICATIONS, WEARERS WILL BENEFIT FROM THE

LIGHTWEIGHT DURABILITY OF CORDURA® FABRIC.

CORDURA® BRAND FABRICS ARE DESIGNED FOR LIVING AND

BUILT TO LAST, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL RESISTANCE TO

TEARS, SCUFFS AND ABRASIONS.

• High tear & abrasion resistance

• Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio

• Versatile styling options

• Reliable performance

Precise engineering makes CORDURA® fabrics the fabric of choice for lightweight activewear to rugged skiwear. CORDURA® fabric is a high-performance, super-durable material found in a wide variety of premium products. The combination of durability, high-performance aesthetics and comfort is what drives respected apparel brands and retailers to specify CORDURA® fabric - both in products made entirely of CORDURA® fabric, and products that just use it around high-stress and abrasion areas.

With fabrics that can weigh as little as 100gr/m2, the CORDURA® brand brings all of the benefits of lightweight fabrics, but with exceptional durability.

DURABILITY AT ITS PEAK CHOICE OF YARN COUNTS

Activewear Outerwear Career Wear Denim Socks

Qualifying yarns for CORDURA® branded fabrics are available in the following Dtex counts:

• 22/14 (BR), 33/10 (BR), 90/34, 180/68, 370/136, 560/136

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THE TOUCH

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SUPPLEX® fabric is a registered trademark of INVISTA and is used under license by NILIT®, for nylon fiber products.

THE TOUCH

OF SOFTNESS

SUPPLEX® fabric

• Delivers exceptionally smooth and natural hand feel, and dries faster than cotton

• Garments can be worn repeatedly without compromising their fresh, stylish appearance

• Softness remains even after repeated washings

SUPPLEX® UPF fabric

• Addresses the growing demand for UV protection in garments

• UV protection, due to intrinsic UPF protection qualities, remains even after repeated washings

• Certified SUPPLEX® UPF fabrics deliver SPF 40 or higher UV protection, depending on the fabric and fabric construction

Qualifying yarns for SUPPLEX® branded fabrics are available in the following Dtex counts:

• Refer to NILIT Product Catalog

CHOICE OF YARN COUNTS IDEAL APPLICATIONS

SUPPLEX® fabrics

are all about a

cottony soft touch. With the advantages

of high-tech fibers and the natural

beauty of cotton, SUPPLEX® fabrics

deliver functional benefits beyond what

conventional cotton fibers can offer.

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EASY

VERSATILITY

• TACTEL® DIABOLO FIBER – An intense, unique sheen and luster, with deep, rich colors, and a silky handle

• TACTEL® SOFT BLACK FIBER – Soft spun-dyed yarn with exceptional color fastness for a very deep black with a light touch

• TACTEL® STRATA FIBER - A two tone color effect in one yarn, reproducible across all shades – even blacks and highly vibrant colors

• TACTEL® MULTISOFT FIBER – A highly diverse multi-filament yarn range, with a round or trilobal section, that can produce soft and versatile surface effects from shiny bright to fully dull

• TACTEL® MICRO TOUCH FIBER – Ultra-fine filaments for a soft, luxurious hand (flat or textured), with luster ranging from extra-bright to full-dull

Qualifying yarns for TACTEL® branded fabrics are available in the following Dtex counts: • Refer to NILIT Product Catalog

The TACTEL® fiber portfolio of next-generation yarns

provides a truly versatile collection to meet the needs

of customers that want fashion, function and fit.

Up to 20% lighter than in most other fabrics, and

at least twice as soft, TACTEL® fibers deliver all of

the strong, easy-care benefits associated with

high-tech fibers, along with superior drape and irresistible

touch, in a variety of textures and aesthetics.

TACTEL® fiber is a registered trademark of INVISTA and is used under license by NILIT®, for nylon fiber products.

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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT NILIT® FIBERS CAN DO FOR YOU, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NILIT REPRESENTATIVE.

NILIT® polymers meet Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 for textile products of all types which pose no risk whatsoever to health.

Disclaimer:

The contents and information supplied in this brochure is for informational purposes only and does not constitute any representation of medical effectiveness. Nothing in this brochure is intended to advocate the use of any NILIT® products as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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