Solid Built-In Support Tights 50 Denier - Semi-Opaque

Verified claims

Sizing

Choose the larger size when between two sizes to avoid a restrictive fit from the firmer control panty.

Value

At $18 CAD, offers both 50 denier coverage and a built-in control panty, a rare combination under $20.

Warmth

Provides moderate warmth for cool weather while remaining breathable for extended wear.

Durability

More resistant to snags than sheer tights, with shape-retaining spandex for long-lasting fit.

Photo accuracy

Product photos accurately represent the coverage of each color variant.

Environmental savings

Recycled nylon cuts water 90%, CO2 80%, and diverts waste.

Recycled quality

Recycled nylon is chemically identical to virgin and endlessly recyclable.

Coverage

50 denier semi-opaque leg with built-in control panty is unique under $20.

Recycled nylon

Leg: 85% recycled nylon cuts water use 90% and CO2 80% vs virgin.

Seasonal versatility

Warm enough for crisp fall days, breathable for warmer moments.

Snag resistance

Resists snags from fingernails and desk edges better than 10–40 denier tights, though not as robust as 100 denier.

Color concealment

Dark colors hide minor snags better than light shades that show damage more.

No visible lines

No separate shaper needed; seamless line from waist to toe.

Product record

Title

Solid Built-In Support Tights 50 Denier - Semi-Opaque

Brand

Simons

Price

18 CAD

Availability

In stock

Fit accuracy and sizing across sizes

• With 15% spandex in the leg, the 50-denier semi-opaque knit has enough dynamic stretch to smoothly conform to a range of calf and thigh circumferences within each size band, preventing the bagging and wrinkling common in lower-spandex hosiery.
• The brand recommends choosing the larger size when between two sizes, a rule that compensates for the control panty's firmer, less elastic hold relative to the stretchy leg and ensures the non-numeric S/M–L/XL buckets accommodate a broader range without the panty feeling restrictive.
• The control panty, built from a denser 93% nylon / 7% spandex blend, provides targeted midsection compression that stays opaque and firm while the leg remains softer and sheerer — a deliberate construction that shapes a silhouette without full shapewear bulk.

What 50 denier means for opacity, warmth, and durability

• 50 denier tights mark the entry point into the opaque category, meaning they provide solid coverage that still lets a hint of light through — noticeably less sheer than office-standard 40 denier but not as completely light-blocking as a 60 or 80 denier winter tight.
• 50 denier tights are warm enough to serve as the primary leg layer on crisp fall days and mild winter afternoons, thanks to their dense yarn that traps body heat more effectively than 20 or 40 denier alternatives.
• The actual see-through effect of 50 denier changes with color: darker shades like Black or Navy achieve near-full opacity, while lighter options such as White or Off White will reveal more skin tone, making them feel closer to a 40 denier sheer in those hues.
• Despite their warmth, 50 denier tights remain breathable enough to prevent overheating when indoor heating or a sunny afternoon drives temperatures up — a versatility that extends their wear beyond deep winter into spring and autumn.
• A 50 denier tight offers a meaningful durability upgrade over ultra-sheer 10–20 denier hosiery, resisting ladders and snags from everyday hazards like nails and desk edges, though it won't match the indestructibility of heavy 100 denier tights.

Recycled nylon and environmental impact

• Producing the recycled nylon in these tights uses 90% less water and emits 80% less CO2 compared to virgin nylon — a dramatic reduction that gives each pair a measurable environmental benefit beyond the generic 'recycled' label.
• Unlike polyester, nylon can be chemically recycled indefinitely without loss of quality — so these tights are part of an emerging circular system where the fiber can be depolymerized and respun, designing out the waste at end of life.
• Recycled nylon can be chemically broken down to monomers and re-polymerized, a process that restores the molecular structure so the resulting fibers are indistinguishable from virgin nylon in strength and durability — meaning the 50 denier sheer leg performs like conventional nylon without the petroleum input.

How these tights compare to other semi-opaque options under $20

• Simons pairs a built-in control panty with a 50 denier semi-opaque leg, delivering both moderate coverage and shaping — at $10 USD, Target's A New Day control top tights are only 30 denier (significantly sheerer), and competing 50 denier options like Snag's omit any shaping feature, so the Simons pair resolves the trade-off between support and denier in a single under-$20 product.
• Recycled nylon tights with control features typically cost $40+ (e.g., Miss Mary Moa Control Top Tights at $40 USD use Q-NOVA recycled polyamide); at $18 CAD (roughly $13 USD), the Simons pair brings eco-materials and shaping into the drugstore price band, offering a more accessible entry point for sustainable hosiery.
• The leg is made with 85% nylon from recycled plastic, a material that sets it apart from the virgin nylon blends found in most under-$20 semi-opaque tights — Snag's 50 denier uses 91% polyamide and Target's 30D control top is 76% conventional nylon — making the Simons pair a rare eco-conscious pick at this price.