Nylon

What does “nylon” mean in fashion?

Nylon is a material term. Smooth synthetic with a slight sheen; bombers and technical wear. In the LOOKREF library, nylon shows up most often on bikinis and one-piece swimsuits, with resort and minimal styling. There are 11 free reference images for it below.

How to write nylon in an AI prompt

Name it explicitly (models also understand “technical fabric”), then add colour, material and length so the model doesn’t fill the gaps with a default. Pair the words with a reference image for the closest match.

• cobalt nylon sci-fi catsuit, high collar, panelled seams with contrast pipingLR-0072
• navy nylon bomber jacket, ribbed collar cuffs and hem, zip frontLR-0039
• emerald halter-tie triangle bikini top and matching tie-side bottomLR-0063

Often paired with

Garment

Bikini 3One-piece swimsuit 3Jacket 3Bomber jacket 3

Silhouette

Fitted 3Boxy 3Bodycon 2

Neckline

Halter 3Scoop neck 3High neck 2

Details

High-cut leg 3Zip front 3Rib trim 3Panelling 2

Aesthetic

Resort 6Minimal 3Streetwear 3Utility 3

Occasion

Beach 6Casual 3Stage 2Cosplay / game 2