Guide to Tights and Nylons
Wondering which type of tights, pantyhose, or nylons to choose? Here's everything you need to know about these women's wardrobe staples.
The Different Materials
Each material has its own specific characteristics when it comes to lightness, comfort, and durability.
This soft, flexible, and comfortable fabric lets your skin breathe while keeping in air that has been warmed up by your body.
This synthetic fibre effectively retains heat and dries quickly. It is commonly used to make tights.
Wool is a good thermal insulator because it traps large quantities of air in its fibres. It then slowly releases the heat, protecting your body against drops in temperature.
This synthetic fibre is durable and flexible. It is often combined with nylon and elastane to make tights and pantyhose.
Also called Lycra® or spandex, this elastic fibre has the remarkable ability to stretch out and return to its original shape. In addition to being incredibly comfortable, it is two to three times more durable than nylon.
Also known as polyamide, this synthetic fibre has long been used to make hosiery. It is very elastic and highly resistant to friction and wear.
Opacity
The denier of your pantyhose tells you how opaque and resistant it will be.
What is denier?
Denier is a unit of weight that determines how fine pantyhose fibres are. The lower the denier, the thinner and more transparent the pantyhose. The higher the denier, the more opaque, thick, and warm the tights will be.
Sheer Pantyhose
Tights
Prefer Tights that Come in Twos?
Thigh-highs, stay-ups, knee-highs, and ankle socks are a great way to build unique, captivating looks.
Lengths
Maintenance
A few tips to make your knee-highs, thigh-highs, ankle socks, and pantyhose last longer.
Before Wearing
Before putting on your pantyhose for the first time, soak them in water and lay them flat to dry. This will make
the fibres last longer.
Washing
It's best to wash your pantyhose and tights by hand, but you can also put them in a wash bag and run them through the washing machine on the delicate cycle. Do not use bleach.
Drying
Lay them flat to dry to help them last as long as possible and prevent them from shrinking.
Putting Them On
- One leg at a time, start with the toe and gently pull each leg up to the top of the thigh.
- Next, carefully pull the pantyhose up around your waist.
- Be mindful of rings and fingernails—they can cause snags.
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