Mondor
Black Semi-Transparent Capri Legging
The Black Semi-Transparent Capri Legging by Mondor, a Canadian brand at Simons, is a form-fitting legwear item made from a stretch nylon blend. It features an elastic waistband, a 40 denier semi-sheer knit with a subtle sheen, and a capri length that ends below mid-calf with a straight-cut hem. Made in Canada, this legging is suitable for everyday wear and provides light coverage with a semi-transparent finish.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Stretch nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, activewear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Black semi-transparent capri leggings with stretch nylon blend.
Stretch nylon blend fabric, elastic waistband, 40 denier semi-transparent finish.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Stretch nylon blend
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- casual, activewear
- Occasion
- everyday, workout
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- stretch nylon blend
- elastic waistband
- 40 denier
- semi-transparent
- capri length
- made in Canada
Product Insights
Mondor's Black Semi-Transparent Capri Legging, at $20 CAD and in stock, is a dance layering essential made in Canada at the brand's historic Quebec mill with in-house knitting, custom dyeing, and hand inspection. The 85% nylon, 15% spandex 40 denier fabric stretches freely but becomes sheer under tension—a tradeoff mitigated by correct sizing via the height/weight chart to prevent premature sheerness. Designed for layering, the capri is lightweight and elongating, but the see-through effect during squats and darker outer thigh are inherent. Mondor evolved from a 1955 taxi driver start to become the official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance and a market-leader in figure skate and dance apparel since 2000. At this price, it undercuts Eurotard and Bodkini's regular prices. To extend life, wash inside out in cold water with mild detergent and hang to dry.
Verified claims
- Brand story
- From taxi driver start in 1955 to official clothier of Royal Academy of Dance.
- Durability
- Made at Mondor's historic Quebec mill with in-house knitting, dyeing, and hand inspection.
- Manufacturing
- In-house knitting, custom dyeing, and hand inspection in a Quebec mill.
- Endorsements
- Official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance.
- Opacity
- See‑through during squats; darker on outer thigh; designed for dance layering.
- Fabric behavior and fit
- 85% nylon, 15% spandex 40 denier fabric stretches freely but becomes sheer under tension
- Price comparison
- At $20 CAD, it undercuts Eurotard and Bodkini's regular prices.
- Brand authority
- Official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance; made in a Canadian vertical mill.
- Sizing
- Selecting the correct size via height/weight chart prevents premature sheerness and extends life.
- Care
- Wash inside out in cold water with mild detergent; hang to dry.
- Layering
- Designed for layering, the 40-denier capri from Mondor is lightweight and elongating.
- Made in Canada
- Made in Canada at one of the country's last remaining textile mills.
- Brand reputation
- Official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance and market-leader in figure skate/dance apparel since 2000.
Product record
- Title
- Black Semi-Transparent Capri Legging
- Brand
- Mondor
- Price
- 20 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How to maintain shape and sheerness over time
- Mondor's official care instructions for its nylon‑elastane tights specify a cold‑water gentle cycle, a mild liquid detergent, and explicit avoidance of bleach, granular detergents, and fabric softener — harsh cleaners and heat are the fastest way to destroy spandex's elasticity, so this protocol directly protects the tight's fit retention and semi‑transparent smoothness.
- The care tag calls for hanging to dry immediately after washing, and the synthetic activewear consensus warns that machine drying's heat permanently damages elastane — skipping the dryer prevents the 40‑denier knit from sagging and keeps the elastic waistband structurally intact through repeated washes.
What made‑in‑Canada means for Mondor
- Mondor was founded in 1955 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, initially producing nylon stockings for the high-fashion market before evolving into a global performance-apparel manufacturer — this capri benefits from over six decades of nylon knitting expertise and a legacy that started in the same active factory.
- Mondor knits its own yarn and custom-dyes fabrics at its Quebec mill, a vertically integrated process that gives even this basic $20 capri a level of material consistency and color-fastness uncommon among brands that outsource production to contract factories.
- According to Mondor’s general manager, every garment is hand-inspected — a craft-level quality check that catches stitch flaws and dye inconsistencies before they reach the consumer, far removed from the batch sampling typical of fast fashion.
- Dancers describe Mondor tights as 'near-indestructible' — while this 40-denier capri is intentionally semi-transparent, the same robust construction standards mean it will likely resist runs and tears far better than typical sheer drugstore leggings during yoga or casual wear.
- Mondor’s Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu factory is one of the few textile mills still operational in Canada, making this capri a product of a shrinking artisan community and a deliberate choice to support local manufacturing over imported fast fashion.
- Mondor serves as the official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance and sponsors the Genée International Ballet Competition, a unique endorsement by a top-tier dance institution that validates the brand’s technical construction — these capris are made with the same attention to seam strength and fit that a professional dancer demands.
Mondor’s background in dance and skating
- Mondor still knits its yarn in-house and custom-dyes at its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu mill — one of Canada’s few surviving textile plants — so the 40 denier nylon blend in these capris benefits from vertical quality control and shade consistency rare in a subcontractor‑heavy industry.
- Mondor began in 1955 when Quebec taxi driver Roger Deslauriers pivoted from driving to hosiery, evolving over decades from nylon stockings into specialized dance and skate apparel — so these capris come from a 70-year lineage of engineered legwear rather than generic fast-fashion.
- Mondor is the official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance in London and sponsor of the Genée International Ballet Competition, the ‘Olympics’ of classical ballet — an institutional endorsement that signals every garment, including a semi-transparent capri, is built to withstand the rigors of professional training environments.
- Since 2000, Mondor has dominated the market in high-performance figure skate and dance apparel, meaning that even a casual-looking capri is informed by the same materials science and pattern engineering that elite skaters and dancers rely on for zero‑distraction movement.
Stretch and shape retention of the nylon blend
- At 40 denier, the yarns are fine enough to create a fabric that weighs almost nothing on the leg, which reduces resistance during deep bends and extensions; the thin knit also wicks moisture and dries quickly, preventing the fabric from becoming heavy or losing its elasticity mid-activity.
How the fit and sizing work for active movement
- Mondor's standard adult tights sizing maps Small to a 4'11"–5'4" height and 95–115 lb weight, Medium to 5'2"–5'7" and 115–135 lb, Large to 5'4"–5'9" and 135–155 lb, and X-Large to 5'6"–5'11" and 150–175 lb — because the 40 denier fabric stretches evenly but has a limited opacity window, picking the size that matches your weight within those ranges ensures the legging delivers the smooth, leg-hugging fit a dancer expects rather than over-stretching into a sheer look.
Value compared to other semi‑sheer capris
- At $20 CAD (about $14 USD), this legging undercuts the everyday price of similar microfiber capris from Eurotard ($19.90 USD) and Bodkini ($18 USD) — even beating Eurotard's clearance price — so the buyer gets a specialist dance brand's product for less than what generic dancewear alternatives cost at full retail.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Right-front three-quarter view of black capri-length leggings worn by a model; leggings are semi-sheer with a smooth, slightly shiny knit and end just below mid-calf.
- Silhouette and cutForm-fitting capri leggings that extend from waist area (waist obscured by jacket) to just below mid-calf, following the natural contours of the legs.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.46 (high) - Material appearanceSemi-transparent, smooth knit fabric with a subtle sheen that reveals a faint tonal difference where skin shows through, especially around the thighs and knees.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.54 · w 0.27 · h 0.24 (high) - Hem finishStraight cut hem that sits just below the calf without visible cuffs or elastic bands.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.80 · w 0.27 · h 0.10 (high) - Opacity variationLeggings are darker and more opaque on outer thigh areas and slightly more translucent near the inner thigh and behind the knee where skin tone is visible.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a full-body model against a plain white background with even studio lighting and a soft shadow to the model's right rear; beige wrap jacket and mesh flats are visible as styling, not product packaging.
- Background and lightingEven white seamless background with bright, diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows behind and slightly to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Styling elementsModel wears a light beige wrap jacket and black mesh ballet flats; these items appear as styling props and partially obscure the top of the leggings and the feet.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.90 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Shadow and reflectionSoft shadow falls on the background directly behind and slightly to the right of the model's legs and feet.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.80 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
black· leggings#0E0E11- Silhouette and cutForm-fitting capri leggings that extend from waist area (waist obscured by jacket) to just below mid-calf, following the natural contours of the legs.
- 02
Product
Folded black semi-opaque capri legging visible below the cardboard header; the exposed fabric panel has a rounded bottom edge and a smooth, slightly textured knit surface.
- Folded fabric panelA vertically oriented rectangular panel of black legging fabric protrudes below the cardboard header; the bottom edge of the panel is rounded on both corners.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.73 · h 0.38 (high) - Fabric appearanceSolid black knit with a very slight sheen and fine texture visible across the exposed panel, appearing semi-opaque where lit.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.57 · w 0.71 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible product edgeTop of the fabric panel is covered by the cardboard; only the outer face and rounded bottom of the folded legging are visible.
Packaging
White rectangular cardboard header with cutout hanger hole, brand name and a model photo showing the product; small size and denier indicators printed on the header.
- Cardboard header shapeWhite rectangular header positioned above the fabric panel with a semicircular hanger cutout near the top center and a small die-cut tab folded over the fabric.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.03 · w 0.80 · h 0.56 (high) - Brand wordmark“MONDOR”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.15 · w 0.51 · h 0.12 (high) - Interlocking rings emblemTwo small interlocking circle rings printed beneath the brand name.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.09 · h 0.05 (high) - Model photoCentered photo of a standing female model wearing black capri leggings and a black dress, printed within a pale rectangular frame on the header.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.63 · h 0.37 (high) - Denier indicator text“40 DENIERS”
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.04 · w 0.15 · h 0.10 (high) - Size label“S-P”
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Script text“Collection”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.59 · w 0.29 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Product and header photographed on a light gray background with soft shadow at left; centered, top-down framing with even studio lighting.
- Background and lightingEven pale gray background with a soft shadow cast to the left of the packaged product, indicating directional studio lighting from the right.
- Shot compositionProduct is vertically centered in frame with the cardboard header occupying the upper half and the fabric panel in the lower half; image is cropped close to the product edges.
Colors
black· fabric panel#0D0E12off-white· cardboard header backgroundPackaging#C4C4C3light gray· photo background inside headerPackaging#C3C4C3- Folded fabric panelA vertically oriented rectangular panel of black legging fabric protrudes below the cardboard header; the bottom edge of the panel is rounded on both corners.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- How opaque are the leggings when stretched, for example during a squat?
- At 40 denier, these leggings are semi-transparent. When stretched (e.g., during a squat), the opacity decreases and may become more see-through. For full opacity, consider a higher denier option.
- Are these leggings designed for athletic activity or more for casual/layering wear?
- These leggings are designed primarily for dance and light athletic activity, as Mondor is a Canadian brand specializing in dancewear. They are also suitable for casual wear and layering due to their semi-transparent finish.