PHILMY

The only Van Raalte Trademark we could find for "Philmy" related specifically to hosiery, but we have seen several lingerie garments with this label dating from the 40s and 50s.

This remarkable Philmy full slip is currently listed on Ebay. Due to the crystal pleats we are dating this as 1950s. The tag is quite faded, but still legible.

Here is a delightful 50s Philmy half slip with deep pleated lace & chiffon hem from Heavenly Vintage Lingerie

TAFFEKNIT

If you like the SWISHY sound of nylon taffeta, look no further than Van Raalte's TAFFEKNIT. This wonderful fabric has a subtle sheen and the crisp unmistakable sexy swish of taffeta. The Van Raalte company registered the trademark for this fabric in May 1968, but it was in use by the company as early as March 25th, 1963.



A gorgeous topaz blue Taffeknit full slip with ecru lace, available at Empress Jade Vintage

LACE

Today we present some ALL LACE creations by Van Raalte. Stunning slips with bombshell styling and sheer illusion lace with the silkiest nylon linings.

A rare FABULACE 50s full slip in rich blue with an emerald chiffon lining. There is a very fine metal side zipper. Empress Jade Vintage

Another amazing all lace slip; this one is in caramel colored floral lace over nylon tricot, with nylon side zipper. Circa late 60s. Empress Jade Vintage

Another stunning FABULACE slip this time in JET BLACK courtesy of VINTAGESLIPS.COM

A unusual sheer blue nylon and brown lace full slip & matching panties courtesy of Floozees Vintage

Opaquelon

Probably one of Van Raalte's most famous and coveted lines of lingerie. Buttery soft and silky luxury nylon, often with amazing lace, chiffon and crystal pleat treatments.

A masterpiece in pink crystal pleats courtesy of Empress Jade Vintage

Here is a exceptionally lovely black opaquelon full slip recently sold by auction EBAY seller cork123 Notice the amazing deep scalloped lace and chiffon hem. To die for!

Here is a unique 50s 2 tone opaquelon suit slip. We've never seen one in grey & white before.

A gorgeous feminine peachy pink opaquelon full slip currently available from The Purse Diva at Main Street Vintage

A Navy Blue Opaquelone Half Slip with crystal pleat and lace hem, courtesy of Empress Jade Vintage

Black Chantilly Lace & Deep Crystal Pleat Flounce Hem Opaquelon Full Slip - Contributed by EHappy Vintage

SHEERIO

Van Raalte's SHEERIO line, used the most beautiful silky and ultra sheer nylon imaginable. Most of the labels I've seen have the SHEERIO name on them, but occasionally you will see the same fabric called PHILMY Sheerio, or sometimes just PHYLMY. These pieces are becoming harder to find and are commanding high prices, so if you have an opportunity to own a Sheerio piece do not pass it up.

"Sheerio" trademark registered in 1934, but was in use as early as 1931. The trademark was renewed by Van Raalte in 1974. It is now dead.


Here is a great Sheerio Ad from 1949


A superb PHYLMY full slip with embroidered chiffon Empress Jade Vintage


A delicious crystal pleat Sheerio nightgown and a rare Sheerio teddy both courtesy of Heavenly Vintage Lingerie

A pale blue flounced Sheerio nightgown with embroidered chiffon - courtesy of Heartsvintage