Bleuforêt
Black Classic Tights 80 Denier - Opaque
These are opaque black tights with an 80 denier knit, made in France from a stretch blend of 93% polyamide and 7% elastane. The fabric is softened with argan oil and features an elastic waistband, providing full-leg coverage. Reviews note the ultra-opaque, comfortable fit that runs true to size.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- soft, stretch nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, minimalist
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
Classic opaque tights with 80 denier, made from a soft nylon blend and infused with argan oil for added softness.
Soft stretch nylon blend, argan oil treatment, elastic waistband, 80 denier, made in France.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- soft, stretch nylon blend
- Style
- classic, minimalist
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- soft stretch nylon blend
- infused with argan oil for softness
- elastic waistband
- 80 denier opacity
- made in France
- classic tights design
- opaque finish
Product Insights
Bleuforêt's Black Classic Tights use argan oil and 400-needle knitting for a soft, smooth feel that buyers forget wearing, but the oil softness gradually washes off, leaving pilling-free smoothness. Contoured knitting prevents sagging, and French/Italian nylon retains shape, though boot friction can cause holes and pilling. The dense 93% polyamide, 7% elastane knit stays opaque without sheen, but the soft finish increases snag risk on rough surfaces, requiring careful washing and smooth-lined footwear.
Verified claims
- Softness
- Argan oil and 400-needle knitting create a soft, smooth feel.
- Washability
- Argan oil softness gradually washes off; tights remain smooth and pilling-free.
- Fit
- Contoured knit prevents sagging and bunching at ankle and knee.
- Comfort
- Buyers report forgetting they have them on after hours.
- Durability
- French and Italian nylon yarns help retain shape after washing.
- Abrasion resistance
- Buyers report heel holes from boots despite 400-needle knit.
- Knit quality
- 400-needle knit and quality dye produce a dense black fabric with solid coverage.
- Heritage
- Factory site in Vosges dates to 1830, preserving a 190-year textile heritage.
- Craftsmanship
- Uses 400-needle knitting, anatomic shaping, French/Italian nylon, and argan oil for durability and comfort.
- Color depth
- Deep black without white sheen when stretched; colorfast after washing.
- Snag vulnerability
- Argan oil finish ultra-softens but increases snag risk on rough surfaces.
- Washing care
- Cold gentle wash in mesh bag and air dry flat preserves softness
- Footwear friction
- Buyers report holes and pilling from boot friction; wear smooth-lined footwear
- Snag prevention
- Buyers report tights last when nails are filed
- Knit density
- The 93% polyamide, 7% elastane knit uses 400 needles to create a dense fabric that stays opaque without sheen when stretched.
Product record
- Title
- Black Classic Tights 80 Denier - Opaque
- Brand
- Bleuforêt
- Price
- 32 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.3 stars, 12 reviews, scale 5
Deep Research
How the argan oil treatment creates the soft feel
- Unlike conventional fabric softeners that rely on silicone or cationic surfactants, argan oil conditions nylon filaments with lipid‑based fatty acids that reduce inter‑fiber friction at the surface, yielding the immediate silky‑smooth handfeel that sets these tights apart from typical opaque hosiery—the same principle behind the 'velvet' tag in Bleuforêt's official product naming.
What French manufacturing in Vosges means for these tights
- The tights are shaped during knitting to align with the contour of the ankle, calf, knee, thigh, and hip, which prevents the fabric from bunching behind the knee or sagging at the ankle—a fit precision that typically adds cost and is absent in straight-tube construction.
- The high-quality nylon used is sourced from French or Italian mills, contributing to a consistent denier and smooth hand that takes dye evenly, so the black remains deep and colourfast over time without the white-core sheen that can appear in lower-grade nylons after stretching.
- These 80-denier tights are knitted on machines equipped with 400 needles—33% more than the industry-standard 300—which creates a finer, denser stitch that is inherently stronger, reducing susceptibility to snags and runs while maintaining a smooth, uniform surface that feels softer against the skin.
- In 2017, Bleuforêt installed a sealed, watertight workshop dedicated solely to synthetic tights to eliminate electrostatic attraction between polyamide yarns and natural fibres, ensuring the nylon-elastane blend remains homogeneous and free of contaminant-induced weak spots across every pair produced.
- Bleuforêt’s Vagney factory occupies a textile site that has been in continuous use since 1830, and the brand is recognised as a direct heir to the Vosges region’s knitting excellence—an area that historically supplied over 50% of France’s cotton production—so every pair is constructed within a living manufacturing tradition where durability and quality have been the competitive edge for nearly two centuries.
How the construction details improve fit and all-day comfort
- The nylon-elastane fabric is treated with argan oil, yielding an immediately silky surface that sets these tights apart from untreated opaques — a tactile upgrade that makes them feel more like sheer luxury hosiery than a basic winter tight.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A pair of black, opaque footed tights shown on a model from the side/front three-quarter view; visible elasticated waistband, full-leg coverage and built-in foot with slightly reinforced toe area.
- Overall silhouetteTights shown on a model's legs and hips in a three-quarter side view, covering from waist to toes with a continuous smooth fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - WaistbandWide elasticated waistband visible at the top of the image with a slightly denser knit appearing as a band around the waist.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.06 (high) - Footed constructionTights include built-in feet that fully enclose the model's feet, with the foot shape visible and the fabric continuing seamlessly from leg to toe.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Toe reinforcementToe area appears marginally darker and denser than the rest of the leg, suggesting a reinforced/closer-knit toe panel.Partial
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.84 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.84 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (medium) - Fabric finishUniform opaque, matte knit with very slight sheen where light falls; fabric surface appears smooth without visible pattern or ribbing.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.72 (high) - Hip and crotch seam areaSlight contouring visible at the hip and inner-thigh area where fabric conforms to the model's shape; no external seams or panels are obvious except at the waistband and toe.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model's lower torso and legs against a neutral light gray to white gradient background with soft shadow on the floor.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter side/front studio view cropped at the model's midriff and just below the toes, centered vertically with the legs angled slightly to the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a light gray to white gradient background producing soft, minimal shadows under the feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible skinA narrow horizontal strip of the model's bare skin is visible above the waistband; this is a staging element and not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.02 (high)
Colors
opaque black· tights fabric#141314- Overall silhouetteTights shown on a model's legs and hips in a three-quarter side view, covering from waist to toes with a continuous smooth fabric surface.
- 02
Product
Printed silhouette of crossed legs wearing black opaque tights is visible as the primary product depiction on the front panel.
- Leg silhouetteTwo crossed female leg silhouettes printed on the box showing full-leg coverage from toes to upper thigh with a smooth, continuous black fill representing opaque tights.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Tights finish depictionTights are shown as uniformly ultra-opaque with no visible texture or sheerness in the printed graphic.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.35 · w 0.42 · h 0.30 (high) - Toe and foot shapePrinted toes and feet are tapered and fully covered, with the left foot pointing slightly outward and the right foot angled downward.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.50 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Packaging
Square white product box with brand logo, product name text, decorative curved accent, a round die-cut showing black material, and small descriptor text 'Ultra opaque'.
- Box formatSquare white cardboard box front panel centered in image with slight shadow under lower edge indicating it rests on a surface.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.12 · w 0.86 · h 0.76 (high) - Brand wordmark“BLEUFORÊT”
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x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Brand subtext“FABRICATION FRANCAISE”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.04 (high) - Product name“VELOURS”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Denier marking“80D”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.15 · h 0.10 (high) - Die-cut sample holeCircular cutout near lower right of the box showing actual black fabric or a black backing through the hole.
1 region
x 0.75 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Descriptor near die-cut“Ultra opaque”
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.70 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high) - Decorative curved accentSubtle beige curved band crossing the top-left corner and reappearing near bottom-right edge as a thin arc.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Rooster logoSmall stylized rooster icon printed above the brand wordmark with a tiny red eye dot.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.09 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot with neutral light gray background and soft shadow below the box; image is well centered and evenly lit.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with diffuse, even lighting and a soft drop shadow under the box toward bottom-left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionFront-facing centered crop of the box with small margins of background visible on all sides.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution product photograph with clear edges, no visible noise, and minimal reflections.
Colors
off-white· box backgroundPackagingbright cyan-blue· brand wordmarkPackagingwarm beige· decorative arcPackaging#BCBCBCdeep black· tights graphic#333236signal red· rooster eyePackaging- Leg silhouetteTwo crossed female leg silhouettes printed on the box showing full-leg coverage from toes to upper thigh with a smooth, continuous black fill representing opaque tights.
- 03
Packaging
A printed rectangular size chart on light paper showing weight vs height with three shaded size zones and axis labels in French and English.
- Chart bounding boxRectangular printed chart with thin outline containing a stepped three-zone grid representing size ranges.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.72 · h 0.22 (high) - Size zone labels“Three size labels centered inside separate shaded zones: '1/2 - S/M' in the left/light zone, '2/3 - M/L' in the middle zone, and '3/4 - L/XL' in the right/darker zone.”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.60 · w 0.56 · h 0.13 (high) - Vertical axis French label“Word 'HAUTEUR CM' printed vertically along the left side of the chart.”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.05 · h 0.20 (high) - Horizontal axis English label“Words 'WEIGHTS LBS' printed below the chart centered along the bottom edge.”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.74 · w 0.46 · h 0.06 (high) - Top axis French label and tick numbers“Word 'POIDS KG' above the chart with tick numbers along the top edge (45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80).”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.50 · h 0.05 (high) - Right axis English label and height ticks“Words 'HEIGHT FEET INCHES' printed vertically at the right of the chart with height ticks and values along the right edge (4'11" 5'1" 5'3" 5'5" 5'7" 5'9" 5'11").”
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high) - Bottom axis metric and imperial tick numbers“Tick numbers along bottom-left and bottom of chart showing heights in cm (150 155 160 165 170 175 180) on left and weights in lbs across bottom (99 110 121 132 143 154 165 176).”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.61 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Minimalist studio shot of a single printed chart centered on a light off-white paper background with large margins and soft even lighting.
- Shot compositionPrinted chart is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower-middle of the image with ample blank paper above and around it.
- BackgroundUniform off-white paper background filling the frame with subtle paper texture visible at high zoom.
- Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with no strong shadows or reflections; chart appears flat with consistent exposure.
Colors
warm off-white· paper backgroundPackaging#F2F1EDpale beige-gray· light shaded zonePackaging#EFEEEAmedium beige-gray· middle shaded zonePackagingwarm gray-brown· right shaded zonePackagingdark gray· chart text and linesPackaging- Chart bounding boxRectangular printed chart with thin outline containing a stepped three-zone grid representing size ranges.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
14 total14 reviews · out of 5
Fabulous tights
A great fit and very comfortable.
Comfortable.
These are very comfortable and soft on the legs. I almost forgot I am wearing them. They feel durable as long as you're nails are filed. I will be more so I'm not only using one over and over. I can't remember the other colors but if there is not a tan choice please get one!!
Je ne le trouve pas
Je ne le trouve pas tout à fait assez épais, malheureusement. Je pense que j'en ai un de la même compagnie plus épais ou alors j'ai choisi une taille trop petite???
confortable, tiens parfaitement et attrayant
confortable, tiens parfaitement et attrayant
Ils sont trop petit
Ils sont trop petit
Très mauvais
J'ai porté ce collant une fois, environ 6 heures, pour aller travailler (j'enseigne). Je portais des bottines. Le lendemain, quand j'ai voulu le remettre, je me suis aperçue qu'il y avait un petit trou au talon et qu'il boulochait à la hauteur de la fin de la tige de ma bottine!!! Je n'en reviens pas! Un collant porter-jeter à 30$!!!!! Vraiment dommage, car j'adore le fini du collant, doux, bien noir et velouté, sans luisant. Vraiment Bleu Forêt me déçoit énormément, car j'ai déjà deux Bleu Forêt depuis des années et ils sont encore presque parfait, sans trous, sans bouloches. Je n'en rachèterai plus jamais.
Belle qualité, confortable. Exactement ce
Belle qualité, confortable. Exactement ce que je recherchais.
Belle qualité
Beaux collants! Belles qualités. Très opaque mais pas trop épais.
Très bon choix
Très bon choix
Best tights ever
Best tights ever
Ultra opaque tights/Simons
I do not recommend these tights!!! The toe seam ripped after the fourth time I wore them. Waste of money. Unfortunately I purchased 2 pairs. I weigh 105 lbs. I'm petite.
Opaques comme je les voulais!
Opaques comme je les voulais!
Il est exactement ce que
Il est exactement ce que je voulais
Collant très luxueux qui ne
Collant très luxueux qui ne mousse pas. Moins opaque que prévu. Supporte plusieurs lavages en restant très beau.
Q&A
3 answered- How does the argan oil treatment hold up after multiple washes – does it remain soft or wash off?
- The product indicates the tights are 'softened with argan oil for unparalleled softness,' but there is no information on how the treatment holds up after multiple washes. Based on general knowledge, argan oil is a conditioning finish that may gradually wash off over several washes. To prolong softness, hand washing or gentle machine washing in cold water is recommended, though we cannot guarantee the effect lasts indefinitely.
- Are these tights completely opaque in all colors, or can darker skin tones show through?
- These are 80 denier opaque tights, which is a standard thickness that typically does not allow skin to show through, regardless of skin tone. The product is described as 'opaque' and the color is black, so they should provide full coverage. We are not aware of any reports of see-through issues from customer reviews (4.3 stars from 12 reviews).
- What is the recommended washing method to maintain the argan oil softness and prevent runs?
- The care instructions on the product page specify: Machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron. To maintain the argan oil softness and prevent runs, we recommend washing in cold water on a gentle cycle, placing the tights in a mesh laundry bag, and air drying flat away from direct heat. These practices help preserve the fabric and any finishing treatments.