Mondor
Black Semi-Transparent Legging
These Black Semi-Transparent Leggings are from Canadian brand Mondor. They are made in Canada from stretch nylon with an elastic waistband and a semi-transparent 40-denier construction. As shown in product images, they have a cropped fit ending at mid-calf; Reddit users specifically recommend Mondor tights for durability.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Stretch nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Semi-transparent stretch nylon leggings by Mondor, made in Canada with a 40 denier finish.
Stretch nylon blend, elastic waistband, 40 denier, semi-transparent
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Stretch nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- stretch nylon blend
- elastic waistband
- 40 denier
- semi-transparent
- made in Canada
Product Insights
Mondor's Black Semi-Transparent Legging, at $22 CAD, delivers a durable, comfortable, and versatile tight rooted in dance heritage: four-way stretch Lycra, a flat waistband, and silky microfibers resist knee bagging and snags while providing all-day wear, yet the 40-denier knit is semi-opaque—skin shows at flex points—and sizing runs one size smaller than US streetwear. Produced since 1955 in Mondor's Quebec mill and official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance, these tights offer low cost per wear and are preferred by ice skaters over Capezio, though ballet dancers may desire more sheerness.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Sizes SMALL to X-LARGE are determined by height and weight; leggings run one size smaller than US streetwear.
- Fit
- Four-way stretch knit adjusts to leg length; Lycra Soft waistband stays flat and secure.
- Durability
- At 40 denier, the nylon-elastane knit withstands dozens of wears; dance and skating buyers report it survives multiple weekly classes and machine washes without thinning.
- Value per wear
- At $22 CAD, dozens of wears yield low cost per wear.
- Coverage
- 40 denier is semi-opaque; skin shows subtly at knees and flex points.
- Color finish
- At 40 denier, black looks richer and more uniform than nude tones.
- Warmth
- Provides light warmth for cool-weather wear while remaining breathable.
- Skating line
- Mondor has designed performance tights for figure skating since the early 1960s, alongside its ballet line.
- Brand prestige
- Mondor is official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance.
- Manufacturing heritage
- Produced at Mondor's in-house Quebec mill since 1955, with performance-dance origins.
- Dance accreditation
- Mondor's tights are produced to elite ballet standards, with a near-indestructible reputation from decades of ballet and skating use.
- Care
- Cold water wash and air drying maintain shape and elasticity.
- Snag repair
- A tiny drop of clear nail polish stops runs from spreading.
- Comfort
- Silky microfibers and a flat waistband provide all-day comfort.
- Sheen
- The semi-opaque 40 denier knit has a subtle sheen and makes black appear richer and more even.
- Stretch
- Four-way stretch Lycra resists knee bagging, and the tightly knitted nylon face resists snags from rough nails.
- Versatility
- Semi-transparent tights designed for standalone wear or layering under clothes.
- Skating vs ballet
- Mondor tights are reported to last longer than Capezio, based on user experiences in both ballet and skating.
- Everyday wear
- Balances sheerness, warmth, and durability for versatile everyday wear.
- Size range
- Available in SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, X-LARGE; X-Large fits up to 5 ft 11 in and 175 lbs.
- Sheerness
- A reviewer with smaller legs found the semi-transparent style very opaque.
- Sizing
- Mondor tights consistently run about one size smaller than standard US streetwear; sizing is determined by height and weight, not inseam, with SMALL fitting 4'11"–5'4" and 95–115 lbs through X-LARGE 5'6"–5'11" and 150–175 lbs.
- Care
- To prevent pilling and snags, machine wash these leggings inside out in a mesh laundry bag and skip fabric softener.
Product record
- Title
- Black Semi-Transparent Legging
- Brand
- Mondor
- Price
- 22 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A pair of black, form-fitting, semi-sheer cropped leggings worn by a model; fabric shows slight sheen and translucency over the legs. The leggings end mid-calf and have a smooth, uninterrupted surface with no visible external waistband in this view.
- Silhouette and fitForm-fitting legging silhouette that follows the model's leg contours from upper thigh to mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.39 · w 0.36 · h 0.52 (high) - LengthCropped length finishing at mid-calf on both legs.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.77 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Material appearanceThin, semi-transparent knit with slight sheen; underlying skin tone is faintly visible through the fabric on the thighs and knees.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.50 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Waistband visibilityWaistband is not visible in this image because it is covered by the model's long top.
- Surface detailSmooth, uniform knit surface without visible patterns, prints, or external pockets.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.39 · w 0.36 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a model wearing the leggings with a white oversized top, black shoulder bag, necklace, rings, and black heeled sandals against a plain light background and smooth floor. Even studio lighting with soft shadow on the floor.
- Model stylingFemale model wearing a loose white short-sleeve oversized top that covers the hips and upper waistband area of the leggings.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Accessories visibleBlack shoulder bag worn on the model's left shoulder, a long pendant necklace, multiple rings on both hands, and black thong-style heeled sandals.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.84 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Background and floorPlain light-colored wall background and smooth neutral-toned floor with a faint reflection and soft shadow beneath the model.
- Shot compositionFull-body studio shot framed with the model centered and slight headroom; image shows entire model from head to feet.
Colors
matte black· leggings#0E0C16- Silhouette and fitForm-fitting legging silhouette that follows the model's leg contours from upper thigh to mid-calf.
- 02
Product
Black cropped semi-sheer leggings seen from the front on a model; fabric appears smooth and slightly translucent with a visible narrow hem band at mid-calf.
- Silhouette and fitForm-fitting legging silhouette following the model's leg contours from upper thigh to mid-calf, with a snug fit through knee and calf.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - LengthCropped length ending just below mid-calf with the leg opening resting above the ankle.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem bandNarrow, slightly shinier hem band encircling each leg at the crop point, visually distinct from the main fabric by a subtle change in sheen and a clean edge.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte to low-sheen black fabric that is semi-transparent under bright lighting, showing faint variations where light hits the knee and thigh contours.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (medium) - Waist coverageTop of leggings is covered by an oversized white tee so waistband details are not visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible seamsNo prominent external seams or visible stitching lines are evident along the front of the legs in this view.
Other
Model shot cropped to show mid-thigh to feet against a neutral wall and concrete floor; model wears sandals and rings and holds a shoulder bag partially visible at top left.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal model shot cropped at mid-thigh with both legs and feet visible; camera framing centers on the legs.
- Background and surfacePlain light neutral wall background with a smooth grey concrete floor visible under the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Model stylingModel wears a loose white tee that covers the waistband, black low-heel thong sandals, a black shoulder bag strap at top left, and rings on both hands.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.82 · w 0.58 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven studio lighting with soft shadows under the feet and slight specular highlights on the leggings where the knees and thighs catch light.
Colors
black· legging main fabric#15111C- Silhouette and fitForm-fitting legging silhouette following the model's leg contours from upper thigh to mid-calf, with a snug fit through knee and calf.
- 03
Product
A folded pair of black semi-opaque leggings is visible below a white folded-cardboard sleeve; the visible portion is a rectangular rounded-bottom black fabric panel with a matte, slightly textured finish.
- Visible fabric panelBlack folded leggings visible as a rectangular panel with rounded bottom corners; fabric appears matte and slightly textured in the photo and covers the lower third of the image.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.68 · w 0.72 · h 0.30 (high) - Legging opacity and finishFabric appears semi-opaque with an even, flat textile surface and no visible patterns or seams on the exposed face.
Packaging
A white folded-cardboard sleeve covers the top portion of the product; the sleeve includes a photo of a model wearing the leggings, brand name text, a small diagram with '40 DENIERS', a size sticker 'S-P', a semicircular hang hole, and the word 'Collection' printed below the photo.
- Cardboard sleeve shapeWhite rectangular sleeve sits over the top of the leggings with a centered semicircular die-cut hang hole near the top edge and straight bottom edge resting on the fabric.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.03 · w 0.68 · h 0.66 (high) - Brand name“MONDOR”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high) - Denier icon and text“40 DENIERS”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Size sticker“S-P”
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.06 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Model photoRectangular photographic image of a female model wearing a sleeveless black dress and the black leggings shown full-length against a pale background; photo centered on the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.22 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high) - Collection text“Collection”
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.08 (high) - Interlocking rings markSmall interlocking rings graphic printed below the brand name
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with even soft lighting, pale neutral background, and a subtle shadow beneath the product; image is centered and cropped to show the sleeve and top of the folded leggings.
- Background and lightingEven, pale gray to off-white studio background with soft directional lighting creating a faint drop shadow beneath the rounded bottom of the fabric panel.
- Shot compositionProduct centered in frame, vertically oriented; top of sleeve near top edge and fabric panel near bottom edge with even margins left and right.
Colors
matte black· visible fabric panel#0D0E12off-white· cardboard sleevePackaging#BCBCBB- Visible fabric panelBlack folded leggings visible as a rectangular panel with rounded bottom corners; fabric appears matte and slightly textured in the photo and covers the lower third of the image.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Mondor
Black Tactel leggings with mesh inserts on both sides serving as pockets
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Legging diaphane
J’ai de petite jambe alors le diaphane est très opaque.
Too small
These are on the very small side, also ordered the wrong size.
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/femalefashionadvice, r/iceskatingReddit users recommend Mondor tights for their durability in both ballet and skating, though they note that Capezio may be better for a sheer look.
Overall sentiment is positive, with users praising Mondor's longevity and thickness, but there are minor complaints about limited color and size options.
Themes
Use Cases
- Ballet/Dance
- Ice Skating
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Capezio
Mondor tights are generally thicker, more durable, and better for ice skating and warmth; Capezio tights are thinner and preferred for ballet or when a sheer look is desired.
Source Threads
Recommendation for durable sheer tights
Yup! Mondor or capezio tights. They will last FOREVER
u/emi8lyr/femalefashionadviceView thread →
Comparison of Mondor and Capezio tights for skating vs ballet
Mondor has a whole skating line, over the boot, true opaque, footless with an extra wide bottom opening, etc. The Mondor tights are soooooo thick and last so much longer than the Capezio tights I wore for ballet.
u/Doraellenr/iceskatingView thread →