Simons
Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy
The Sofia Shaping Pantyhose is a 20-denier graduated compression pantyhose imported from Italy and sold exclusively at Simons. It is made from a recycled nylon blend (46% recycled polyamide, 34% polyamide, 15% elastane, 5% recycled elastane) with a sheer matte finish, elastic waistband, control-top support panty, and reinforced toes. The graduated compression is intended to improve blood circulation, relieve tired legs, and promote recovery; customer reviews describe the pantyhose as true to size, comfortable, and of good quality.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Hosiery
Specifications
- Material
- 46% recycled polyamide, 34% polyamide, 15% elastane, 5% recycled elastane
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Hosiery
Product Insights
Sofia Shaping Pantyhose offers light-to-medium shaping and graduated compression that relieves leg fatigue without constriction, made in Italy with recycled polyamide and elastane that cut water use by 90% and CO2 by 80% yet maintain a uniform matte sheer finish identical to virgin nylon. At CAD 16, it provides premium wellness hosiery and Italian compression expertise, but requires cold water hand washing to preserve its subtle slimming and comfort.
Verified claims
- Compression
- Graduated compression reduces pressure from ankle upward, relieving leg fatigue without waist constriction.
- Value
- Comparable to premium wellness hosiery at CAD 16, with Italian compression expertise.
- Manufacturing heritage
- The 'Made in Italy' label connects the pantyhose to the Castel Goffredo hosiery district, which accounts for an estimated 90% of Italian hosiery exports.
- Sustainable sourcing
- The recycled polyamide aligns with Italy's established regenerated-yarn supply chain, where mills like Fulgar supply recycled nylon to brands across the hosiery district.
- Finish
- Blended recycled/virgin nylon yields uniform matte sheer at 20 denier.
- Environmental impact
- Recycled nylon cuts water 90% and CO2 80%, backed by Italy's eco-fiber industry.
- Market position
- At $16 CAD, the Sofia includes recycled polyamide and recycled elastane, a sustainability feature not found in similarly priced competitors like Hanes.
- Shaping level
- Light-to-medium shaping that subtly slims the silhouette, ideal for all-day wear.
- Waistband comfort
- The Italian-made waistband with 20% elastane and graduated compression resists sagging, cutting in, and roll-down.
- Fabric feel
- Soft recycled nylon blend with sheer matte finish that feels nearly identical to virgin nylon.
- Leg comfort and care
- Leg fatigue reduction from graduated compression; to maintain elasticity, hand wash in cold water with mild detergent, lay flat to air dry, and avoid wringing, bleaching, and machine drying.
- Material
- Contains 46% recycled nylon and 5% recycled elastane — tensile strength within 2% of virgin.
- Sizing
- Size selection follows height and weight ranges from the size chart: Small fits 4'11"–5'3" (100–120 lbs), Medium 5'2"–5'6" (120–150 lbs), Large 5'4"–5'8" (150–175 lbs), and X-Large 5'6"–5'10" (175–200 lbs).
Product record
- Title
- Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 16 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.9 stars, 8 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Sheer pantyhose with a slimming support panty
These 20 denier sheer pantyhose are designed for wear when you want a polished hosiery look with a smoothing effect, thanks to a support panty that the listing says slims the silhouette. The control-top construction pairs with a sheer matte finish and reinforced toes, and it's a Simons-exclusive style made in Italy. The slimming effect is a product-listing claim rather than a reported customer result.[1,3,4]
All-day wear to ease tired, heavy-feeling legs
These sheer 20-denier pantyhose use graduated compression, which the maker says helps improve blood circulation, relieve tired legs, and support recovery. They suit days spent on your feet or at a desk when you want a polished sheer look with a leg-fatigue benefit. The soft stretch nylon also includes a shaping support panty for a smoothed silhouette.[1,3]
A smooth, line-free layer under form-fitting outfits
These 20 denier sheer pantyhose are worn under fitted dresses and clothes for a seamless, line-free look, with reviewers reporting that the smooth texture minimizes visible panty lines and the true-to-size fit creates a smooth silhouette. The shades are described as looking natural and complementing skin for a polished finish.[3]
Sheer coverage for warm-weather casual outfits
When you want a polished look with skirts or dresses in summer heat, these 20 denier pantyhose offer light coverage in a sheer fabric described by customers as breathable and lightweight, with a smooth, subtle glitter finish.[3]
Sheer shimmer for dressy evenings and parties
For dressy evening events and parties, these sheer 20 denier pantyhose add a subtle glitter finish with a sophisticated shimmer that customers say elevates party outfits. The lightweight fabric is also noted as suitable for summer heat.[3]
All-day wear — with a reported fit caveat
These sheer 20-denier shaping pantyhose are intended for extended daily wear, but one customer review of new stock reported that the waistband rolled down persistently during long hours, which the reviewer attributed to reduced spandex in the newer batches and found impractical for extended use. The same reviewer felt older batches stayed secure, so experiences may vary depending on the batch.[3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
Same brand Elastic-Free Waistband Como Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy Simons simons.ca | ||
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| Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose this if you want sheer 20 denier hosiery with shaping benefits: a support panty that slims the silhouette, graduated compression that the listing says improves circulation and relieves tired legs, and reinforced toes. The soft, stretch recycled nylon blend (about half recycled content) is made in Italy, and reviewers describe it as lightweight, true-to-size, and line-free under form-fitting clothes. Note that one report says newer production batches contain less spandex, causing them to roll down during extended wear, a departure from the previously reliable hold.[1,2,3] | Control-Top Pantyhose 15 Denier - Ultra-Fine: Choose this if you want a barely-there 15 denier sheer leg with light, comfortable shaping for office or formal wear — reviewers say the true-to-skin, non-shiny shades and line-smoothing control top suit a flawless nude look, and the soft stretch blend stays comfortable without rolling or sagging for hours. It is made in Italy from a 90% polyamide and 10% elastane blend with reinforced toes, and comes in nine colors across four sizes. Be aware that many reviewers found the ultra-fine fabric prone to runs or holes, sometimes on the first try-on even with gloves, and the control top may feel snug if you are between sizes (one reviewer who sized up still found it flattering and more comfortable).[5] | Elastic-Free Waistband Como Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy: Choose these if you want sheer 20 denier pantyhose with a wide, opaque elastic-free waistband that reviewers say eliminates digging for all-day comfort, plus reinforced toes and a stretch nylon blend made in Italy. They come in black and natural across three size ranges, though one reviewer found the fit runs a bit long, which may bunch on shorter legs, and one buyer reported not being able to wear them again. Packaging also highlights recycled nylon, reduced emissions, and water-conscious claims.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side-profile of a model wearing sheer nude/beige pantyhose showing a higher-opacity control-top waistband, smooth sheer legs, and finished toes. The image shows the garment fitted on the left side of the body from waist to feet.
- Side profile fitPantyhose worn on a model shown in left-side profile, following the contour of hip, thigh, knee and calf with a smooth, close fit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.88 (high) - Control-top waistbandWide higher-opacity waistband and upper control panel at the waist and upper hip that appears less sheer than the legs and provides coverage up to the natural waist.
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x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Sheer leg fabricLeg sections are semi-sheer with an even, smooth knit and uniform transparency from thigh down to ankle.
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x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.64 (high) - Finished toes and heel areaToes appear finished with slightly denser knit at the toe and visible heel contour where the fabric follows the foot shape.
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x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Inner thigh seam/creaseSubtle vertical seam or crease visible along the inner thigh/gusset area where the control-top meets the leg fabric.
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x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a seamless light gray to white background showing a cropped full-body side view of a model; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; image is vertically oriented and centered on the model's legs and waist.
- Background and lightingNeutral seamless background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing faint shadows beneath the feet.
- Shot compositionVertical crop showing the model from upper waist to feet in left-side profile, model standing on a flat surface with toes pointed forward.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution product photograph with even exposure and no visible noise.
Colors
nude beige· leg fabric#DEB094warm beige· control-top waistband#C49A7C- Side profile fitPantyhose worn on a model shown in left-side profile, following the contour of hip, thigh, knee and calf with a smooth, close fit.
- 02
Product
A pair of sheer pantyhose shown worn on a model's legs and hips; visible tonal difference where the control top section meets the sheer leg area.
- Visible garment on modelSheer pantyhose worn on a model showing hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, calves and feet on the right side of the image; hosiery appears as a single-piece pantyhose with a darker, more opaque control-top section at the hips and upper thighs and a lighter translucent finish on the legs and feet.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.94 (high) - Control top contrastControl-top panty area is visibly more opaque and darker than the lower leg section, creating a clear tonal boundary across the upper thigh region.
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x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.29 · h 0.28 (high) - Sheer leg finishLeg portion has a smooth, even translucent finish showing subtle skin tone through the fabric; toes covered by the same sheer material.
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x 0.55 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.66 (high)
Packaging
White rectangular product box front showing a large photographic product image, brand wordmark, product name, bilingual descriptors and small icon badges along the bottom.
- Box formatFlat white rectangular box front with a semicircular hanger cutout at the top center and a photographic panel of the legs offset to the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.98 · h 1.00 (high) - Brand wordmark“Large lowercase wordmark 'simons' printed across the midsection of the package and overlapping the photographic leg image.”
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x 0.14 · y 0.38 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high) - Top left denier and color“Small block of uppercase text in the top left showing denier and shade information.”Partial
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (medium) - Product name“The name 'SOFIA' appears in uppercase left of center under the top-left block.”
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x 0.05 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.07 (high) - Bilingual import line“A two-line block under the product name showing 'IMPORTATION D'ITALIE' and 'IMPORTED FROM ITALY'.”
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x 0.05 · y 0.33 · w 0.34 · h 0.05 (high) - French product description“Text block reading 'Bas diaphane' with a smaller line 'CULOTTE DE MAINTIEN' below it on the left lower quadrant.”
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x 0.05 · y 0.51 · w 0.33 · h 0.10 (high) - English product description“Text block reading 'Sheer tights' with a smaller line 'CONTROL TOP' below it.”
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x 0.05 · y 0.61 · w 0.33 · h 0.10 (high) - Vision logo and tagline“The uppercase word 'VISION' with a circular leaf-like icon integrated in the O and a short tagline underneath that is too small to fully legibly transcribe at this resolution.”Partial
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.75 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium) - Bottom icon badgesThree small square or circular icon badges with tiny caption text along the bottom edge; the pictograms are visible but the caption text is illegible at this resolution.
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x 0.12 · y 0.88 · w 0.76 · h 0.09 (medium) - Top-left denier text transcription“20 DENIERS 20 DENIER”
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x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Top-left shade sizing text transcription“NATURALE G-L”
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x 0.03 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.05 (high) - Brand transcription“simons”
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x 0.14 · y 0.38 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high) - SOFIA transcription“SOFIA”
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x 0.05 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.07 (high) - Import lines transcription“IMPORTATION D'ITALIE IMPORTED FROM ITALY”
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x 0.05 · y 0.33 · w 0.34 · h 0.05 (high) - French description transcription“Bas diaphane CULOTTE DE MAINTIEN”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.51 · w 0.33 · h 0.10 (high) - English description transcription“Sheer tights CONTROL TOP”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.61 · w 0.33 · h 0.10 (high) - VISION transcription“VISION”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.75 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image shows the full front face of the package centered in frame.
- Shot compositionRectilinear front-facing studio photograph of the package centered with even white or very light gray background.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with a faint shadow under the lower right edge of the box and minimal specular highlights on the photographic leg image.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear legible mid-size text and smaller caption text near bottom that is too small to read.
Colors
sheer medium gray· sheer leg#A2A4A2opaque dark gray· control top#5E5A59white· box backgroundPackagingblack· wordmark and textPackaging#1D1A14warm skin tone· model skin visible through hosieryPackaging#A2A4A2- Visible garment on modelSheer pantyhose worn on a model showing hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, calves and feet on the right side of the image; hosiery appears as a single-piece pantyhose with a darker, more opaque control-top section at the hips and upper thighs and a lighter translucent finish on the legs and feet.
- 03
Packaging
A rectangular white size chart label with a grid of four size rows and several measurement columns. Black printed text and thin grey grid lines are visible on a white background.
- Header text“Guide des tailles - Size chart”
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x 0.14 · y 0.29 · w 0.73 · h 0.09 (high) - Row 1“P--S 4'9'-5'3' 148-162 cm 90-120 lb 41-54 kg”
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x 0.14 · y 0.36 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high) - Row 2“M--M 5'1'-5'6' 155-170 cm 110-150 lb 50-68 kg”
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x 0.14 · y 0.45 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high) - Row 3“G--L 5'3'-5'9' 162-175 cm 130-170 lb 59-77 kg”
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x 0.14 · y 0.53 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high) - Row 4“TG--XL 5'5'-6' 168-182 cm 150-210 lb 68-95 kg”
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x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high) - Grid lines and cell layoutThin grey grid lines form a table with five columns across the label; vertical and horizontal lines separate header and four rows.
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x 0.13 · y 0.29 · w 0.74 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Centered product label photographed against a uniform light grey background with soft even lighting; image is cropped with visible margin around the label.
- Shot compositionWhite rectangular label centered horizontally and vertically within a larger light grey frame; even diffuse lighting with no strong shadows.
- Image qualitySharp, high-contrast image where printed text is clearly legible and edges of the label are well defined.
Colors
off-white· label backgroundPackagingcharcoal black· printed text and grid linesPackaging- Header text“Guide des tailles - Size chart”
Variants
24 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3717862 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Nero - Small | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717863 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Nero - Medium | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717864 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Nero - Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717865 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Nero - X-Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717866 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Graphite - Small | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717867 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Graphite - Medium | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717868 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Graphite - Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717869 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Graphite - X-Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717870 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Natural - Small | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717871 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Natural - Medium | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717872 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Natural - Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717873 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Natural - X-Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 4695904 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Chocolate/espresso - Small | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 4695905 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Chocolate/espresso - Medium | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 4695906 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Chocolate/espresso - Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 4695907 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Chocolate/espresso - X-Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717874 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Cognac - Small | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717875 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Cognac - Medium | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717876 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Cognac - Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717877 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Cognac - X-Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717878 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717879 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717880 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
| 3717881 | Sofia Shaping Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$16.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
11 total11 reviews · out of 5
Smooth & comfortable
The pantyhose are comfortable, correctly-sized with a smooth look and flattering colour.
Texture soyeuse, tenue impeccable et
Texture soyeuse, tenue impeccable et look chic!
Pantyhoses were good quality.
I got 20 danier. Love the way they fit and the colours. Perfect for summer.
Très résistant
Très résistant
Le bas nylon
Très bonne qualité
Article pratique
Je ne les ai pas encore essayé
Parfait
Belle qualité
Très bien
Très bien
Not the same product…
I have purchased the SOFIA pantyhose in the past and they were the best quality and fit. Regrettably, they have recently reduced the amount of spandex in the SOFIA pantyhose. They wouldn’t stay up at all. Just when you pulled them up, they would start rolling down again. Disappointing.
Good
Good
Italian nylons
Silky soft w smooth glitter finish, great for nice occasion!