Satiny pantyhose 40 denier - Semi-transparent product image (primary)
Side view of a pair of semi-sheer black pantyhose worn on a model, showing full leg length from waist to toes with a darker opaque waistband.

Wolford

Satiny Pantyhose 40 Denier - Semi-Transparent

5/5 (2)
CA$75.00CAD
In Stock

The product is a pair of semi-transparent 40 denier pantyhose from Austrian brand Wolford, constructed from soft stretch nylon microfibre with a satiny finish. Key features include a comfortable elastic waistband and reinforced toes. It is intended for use as hosiery legwear and is manufactured in Austria.

Material
soft, stretch nylon microfibre
Gender
female
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories

Color

BlackNavy/Midnight Blue

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

Semi-transparent satiny pantyhose with 40 denier, reinforced toes, and comfortable elastic waistband.

40 denier semi-transparent, reinforced toes, stretch nylon microfibre, elastic waistband

Material
soft, stretch nylon microfibre
Secondary
elastane
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories

Additional Attributes

  • Austrian Wolford label at Simons
  • Soft, stretch nylon microfibre
  • Very comfortable elastic waistband
  • Reinforced toes
  • 40 denier
  • Made in Austria
  • Semi-transparent satiny finish

Product Insights

Wolford's Satiny Pantyhose 40 Denier (the Neon 40) delivers a silkier, satin-like sheen over a semi-opaque 40-denier knit — a refined office look that sits between 20-denier sheers and 50-denier opaques, with moderate warmth. The sheer-to-waist construction, made from nylon microfibre with 15% elastane, feels soft and non-itch after full-day wear, while the elastic waistband stays in place without rolling or digging in. However, the current 14978 revision trades the older plush waistband for a firmer 3.5cm version, eliminates the cotton gusset, slims the reinforced toe (still showing nail polish), and the panty area runs small, so sizing up at the top of the band is advised. Durability splits between 2–6 wears and 6+ months per pair. Made in Austria with a heritage dating to 1988's Satin Touch, it's a luxury sheer available in Black or Navy/Midnight Blue, with Navy reading as a softer alternative rather than near-black.

Verified claims

Waistband security
Elastic waistband stays in place without rolling or slipping all day.
Waistband rigidity
The current 3.5cm straight-cut waistband is more rigid than the older plush version.
Leg fabric feel
Buyers describe the leg knit as silky and smooth after full-day wear.
Product identity
Satiny Pantyhose 40 Denier on Simons is Wolford's Neon 40 tights.
Sizing
Buyers report the panty area runs small; Wolford does not publish waist or hip measurements, and the US size chart runs XS-XL with dress sizes, height, and weight ranges — Medium is US 12/14 (EU 42/44), 59–75 in tall, 99–187 lb. In size Medium the revised tights measure 101.5 cm total length with about 24 cm from the waistband tip to the crotch.
Control top
No control-top panel; it is sheer-to-waist and hold comes from the 15% elastane knit.
Hand feel
Buyers describe the revised Neon 40's nylon microfibre as silkier than the pre-2023 version, soft and not scratchy after a full day.
Sheen
The 40-denier knit has a visible satin-like sheen under light rather than a matte finish.
Opacity
The 40-denier knit is semi-opaque: skin tone shows while minor blemishes are smoothed, between 20-denier sheers and 50-denier opaques.
Coverage
40-denier semi-opaque: skin shows through, with less coverage than 50-denier tights.
Warmth
40 denier gives moderate warmth — a clear step up from 20s, not a deep-winter 80s weight.
Finish
Leg finish is described as satin-like in a review; black 40 denier is called a polished office look.
Consistency
Buyer-reported lifespan ranges from 2–6 wears to 6+ months per pair.
Care
Hand-wash in a sink and air-dry; never machine dry.
Versioning
Item 14978 replaced 18391 and changed waistband, toe, and gusset.
Reinforced toe
Toe reinforcement remains, but the revised cap is light enough to show nail polish.
Gusset
Current 14978 revision has no cotton gusset; older Neon 40 stock did.
Value
At $75 CAD, wear reports split between one 6+ month review and 2-6 wears per pair.
Office polish
Black 40-denier is the office sweet spot: semi-opaque satin polish rather than bare or heavy.
Comfort
Buyers report silky non-itch comfort; the waistband stays put and doesn't dig in.
Colorways
Navy/Midnight Blue reads as a deep navy, a softer alternative, not a near-black match to Black.
Leg construction
Sheer-to-waist with no opaque brief panel; only a gusset and a reinforced toe are added.
Production
Made in Austria traces to Wolford's Bregenz factory, which runs 264 customized seamless knitting machines.
Positioning
Since 1988 Wolford has deliberately positioned itself as a luxury hosiery house.
Heritage
The satiny finish descends from Satin Touch tights, introduced in 1988 alongside Wolford's luxury repositioning.
Version update
The Neon 40 redesign uses a wider, firmer 3.5cm waistband and a lighter toe reinforcement than the previous version.
Variant availability
Black and Navy/Midnight Blue each stock all five sizes at the same price.
Current revision
Current revision is item code 14978: silkier fabric, lighter toe, no cotton gusset.
Material composition
The current blend is 85% polyamide/nylon and 15% elastane.
Alternatives
Calzedonia offers a more affordable high-end alternative to Wolford tights.

Product record

Title
Satiny Pantyhose 40 Denier - Semi-Transparent
Brand
Wolford
Price
75 CAD
Availability
In stock
Rating
2 reviews

Image Analysis

3 images
Satiny pantyhose 40 denier - Semi-transparent product image (primary)
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Product

Side view of a pair of semi-sheer black pantyhose worn on a model, showing full leg length from waist to toes with a darker opaque waistband.

  • Overall silhouetteSingle model wearing full-length pantyhose shown in a side profile with both legs visible; front leg slightly bent at the knee, rear leg mostly straight.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Sheer leg fabricLegs are covered in a semi-transparent, satiny knit fabric that shows subtle skin tone through the material and a faint sheen on curved surfaces.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.72 (high)
  • WaistbandWide opaque waistband in a darker, non-sheer material that sits at the natural waist and contrasts with the semi-sheer legs.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Gusset/upper panty areaUpper hip and panty area above the leg fabric appears slightly more opaque than the legs, creating a distinct tonal difference between hip panel and thigh.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Foot coverageFeet are covered by the same sheer knit, with visible toes and a slight darkening at the toe area where the fabric layers or shading increases.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.72 · w 0.38 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Center-front seam or shading lineA faint vertical line runs along the front of the thigh from the waistband down toward the knee, visible as a slightly darker line against the sheer fabric.Partial
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.14 · w 0.08 · h 0.40 (medium)

Other

Studio product photograph with neutral light gray background, soft even lighting and minimal shadowing under the feet; image is cropped at the model's waist and includes full feet.

  • BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or patterns.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting that produces a subtle shadow beneath the feet on the lower left side of the image.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.84 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Framing and cropImage is cropped at mid-waist at the top and includes the full feet at the bottom; the model's torso above the waistband is partially visible.

Colors

semi-sheer black· main leg fabric#1D1A1Aopaque black· waistband#0E0E11
Satiny pantyhose 40 denier - Semi-transparent product image 2
02

Product

Front-facing product packaging panel shows a photographic rendering of a model's lower torso and legs wearing semi-transparent nude/beige tights; waistband and smooth satiny leg coverage are visible down to pointed nude heels.

  • Modeled legsPhotographic image of a standing model's lower torso and full legs wearing semi-transparent nude/beige tights, shown from upper hips to feet in a walking pose with one leg crossed in front of the other.
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Waistband visibleSoft-looking elastic waistband of the tights visible at the top of the photographic panel just below the chest area, slightly lighter in tone than the leg fabric.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Fabric finishTights have an even, satiny sheen across the legs with smooth, uniform coverage and no visible pattern or texture.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Shoes stylingPointed-toe high-heeled pumps in a nude tone worn by the model, partially covering the feet but leaving the leg line visible.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium)

Packaging

Folded rectangular display card with top hanging tab and photographic front panel; brand logo and descriptive text printed above the photo and a small circular size sticker at the upper-left corner.

  • Card format and hanging tabRigid rectangular packaging card with a centered black fabric hanging tab inserted at the top edge.
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.01 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Brand logoPrinted brand mark consisting of the word 'Wolford' surrounded by bracket-like graphic elements, centered near the top of the card above the photographic panel.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Product nameNEON 40 TIGHTS
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.13 · w 0.40 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Feature line40 DEN · SHIMMERING · SOFT WAISTBAND
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.17 · w 0.52 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Size stickerSmall circular white sticker with a single letter 'M' printed in black, located near the top-left corner of the card.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Photographic front panelFull-bleed photographic image of the model occupies the lower portion of the packaging card separated from the header area by a horizontal break.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.20 · w 1.00 · h 0.80 (high)

Other

Product photographed on a pale neutral background with soft even lighting and mild shadow under the packaging; centered, straight-on crop of the packaging card.

  • Shot compositionFront-on shot of the rectangular packaging card centered in the frame with even margins on all sides and the card shown flat against a neutral backdrop.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with a faint drop shadow visible beneath the bottom edge of the card, minimal specular highlights.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.88 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution, evenly focused image with clear legibility of printed text and visible photographic detail.

Colors

nude beige· tights#D9C2A4matte white· card backgroundPackagingblack· hanging tabPackaging
Satiny pantyhose 40 denier - Semi-transparent product image 3
03

Product

A rectangular size chart graphic showing stepped shaded blocks for sizes XS through XXL mapped against height (cm/ft) and weight (kg/lbs).

  • Chart layoutRectangular grid-like chart with stepped, adjacent vertical bands forming blocks that map weight (horizontal) to height (vertical).
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.84 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Size blocksSix distinct stepped shaded blocks labeled 'XS', 'S', 'M', 'L', 'XL', and 'XXL' arranged left to right from lighter to darker shading.
    6 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Stepped boundariesWhite stepped boundary lines with square corners separate adjacent size regions forming staircase shapes.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Axis orientationHorizontal axis labels show weight in kg at top and weight in lbs at bottom; vertical axes show height in cm at left and height in ft at right.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Paper surfacePrinted on an off-white paper background with slight texture visible in margins.

Other

Centered product-detail photograph of a printed sizing chart on a light background with even diffuse lighting and light shadowing near edges.

  • Shot compositionChart is centered in the frame with generous white margins above and below; image is portrait oriented.
  • Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting across the chart with no harsh highlights; very light vignette toward corners.
  • Image qualitySharp legible printed text and clear contrast between shaded blocks and boundary lines; no visible compression artifacts.
  • Left margin labelVertical axis label printed along left edge area.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.22 · w 0.07 · h 0.60 (high)

Colors

light gray· XS block shading#C3C5C4pale gray· S block shading#C4CAC5medium gray· M block shadinggray· L and XL block shading#9C9C9Cdark gray· XXL block shading#8B8484black and white· Boundary lines and text#C3C4C3

Customer Reviews

2 total
5

2 reviews · out of 5

Le bas qui donne une belle jambe!

Joanne C.

Ces bas font comme un gant. Cependant, il faut les prendre un peu plus grand, car la culotte est petite.

Excellent bas

Julie V.

Excellent bas

Reddit Insights

4 threads · r/bitcheswithtaste, r/DCBitches, r/femalefashionadvice, r/BuyItForLife

Reddit opinions on Wolford tights are divided: long-time users praise their remarkable durability, while recent purchasers warn of rapid failure and poor customer service, signaling a decline in quality.

mixed sentiment70% match

Positive accounts of years-long durability conflict with recent reports of early ripping and unresponsive support, yielding an overall negative tilt due to quality concerns.

Themes

Durability and longevitymixed
Value for moneymixed
Quality declinenegative
Comparisons to alternativesneutral

Use Cases

  • Everyday wear and travel
  • Cold weather and winter
  • Fashion variety and collecting

Watch Out For

highQuality has declined significantly; newer pairs are prone to tearing quickly.
highThe company does not reliably stand behind its products, making returns/exchanges difficult.

Compared To

vs Calzedonia

Seen as a more affordable high-end alternative to Wolford, offering good quality.

Source Threads

  • Wolford tights are incredible and last with handwashing

    Commenting to upvote Wolford— they’re incredible. I handwash mine in the sink and let them air dry and then last and last and last.

    u/swordofBarsoomr/bitcheswithtasteView thread →

  • Wolford as high-end option compared to more affordable Calzedonia

    Wolford for high end, Calzedonia also good and much more affordable

    u/NoHistorian7234r/DCBitchesView thread →

  • Long-term durability and worth of Wolford tights over years

    They are pricey because they are worth it! I have about 10 pairs of Wolfords ranging in design, applique, and thickness. I have had many of them for years and have never had any of them run (even the more intricate/delicate pairs.)

    u/tessh6r/femalefashionadviceView thread →

  • Recent Wolford tights rip after only 2 wears and company doesn't support

    You got 6 wears out of yours. I got 2. The company doesn't seem interested in standing behind their product either. I paid $75 for mine.

    u/Natural-Elk6709r/BuyItForLifeView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/nylons-tights/sheer/satiny-pantyhose-40-denier-semi-transparent--20092-114978?colourId=0
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