Styles of Tights
There is a vast range of popular types and styles of ladies tights on the market, for example control top, seamless, support, footless, sheer, shiny, opaque, fishnet, patterned, coloured tights and suspender tights to mention but a few Most tights are mainly nylon or cotton, however lycra is often included in modern brands to improve fit and therefore visual appearance.
The sheerness of the garment is expressed as a numerical index or “denier” ranging from 3 (extremely rare, very thin, barely visible) to 15 (standard sheer) up to 30 (semi-opaque) and up to 70 (opaque). Needless to say the lower the denier the easier the tights can be damaged.
Control Top ladies tights have a reinforced panty giving the wearer a slimmer figure, however panty lines may appear when wearing high cut skirts. The opposite are Sheer to Waist tights — sheer from the toe to the waist ie. The panty portion is same denier and color as the leg portion, perfect for wearing with high slit gowns, mini skirts or lingerie.
As tights are made of interwoven fabric there are gaps in the fabric where modern manufacturers have been able to place other substances which supposed to benefit the skin, such as moisturisers and other skin creams. Some manufacturers have even produced caffeine tights which they claim can reduce cellulite.
The nylon fabric of tights is extremely prone to ladders (or “runs” in the United States). The wearer can even cause a run in the hose by catching a toenail or fingernail in the often fine fabric when she puts the hosiery on. A common solution used by women is clear nail polish, like an invisible sticky plaster, to prevent runs from growing especially in work or out in public.
Tights – An Introduction to Women’s Hosiery
Tights, also known as pantyhose, are sheer , close fitting leg coverings almost exclusively worn by women. Just like stockings, tights are usually made of nylon often with added Lycra. The one-piece tights garment first appeared in the 1960s and provided ladies with a convenient alternative to stockings and suspenders. Another variation are hold ups (also referred to as Stay Ups or Thigh Highs) which are stockings with a band of silicone and elastic sewn to the top thus ensuring that the stockings stay in place when worn. With hold-ups the wearer doesn’t need a suspender belt and doesn’t show suspender bumps through skirts, dresses or other tight fitting clothing.
In American English, the difference between pantyhose (sometimes misspelled pantihose)
and womens tights is determined by the weight of the yarn used and the thickness to which the garment is knitted. Generally, anything up to 40 denier is referred to as pantyhose and anything over can be classified as tights. In the UK the word “tights” is generically used when referring to all grades of hosiery.
Tights were invented in the US in 1959 by Allen Grant, Sr. By definition, a garment consisting of both leg coverings joined together with a panty upper section, hence the term “pantyhose”, referring to the combination of panties with sheer nylon hosiery.
The main benefit of wearing tights is the convenience of not having to adjust them as much, combined with the fact that they leave a much smoother line under close fitting clothing. Most women find tights far more convenient and comfortable than stockings.
Mytights UK Hosiery My Tights
The aim of MyTights.com is to have hosiery suitable for every size, shape and occasion ensuring that you find exactly what you want. Each product is clearly described in simple terms, telling you what various shades, deniers and colours actually look like (no more American tan misunderstandings).
Orders received before 3.30pm are despatched the same day by first class post (provided items are in stock) and your enquiries are dealt with promptly.
Trading in Autumn 2000, My Tights have new products going live almost weekly and they have lots of products that are not generally available even in the big department stores. Check out the full MyTights range on our site.
TightsPlease UK Tights Please
Tightsplease are famous for making legs look amazing. Whether you want the best tights, stockings, hold ups, socks, or beauty products for your legs they cater for your every hosiery need. Specially selected best brands and latest styles from around the world can be delivered to your door the very next day!
Tights Please is one of the most well known UK online hosiery retailers and here is just some of our Tightplease tights catalogue.
Pretty Polly Tights
Pretty Polly is the perfect supplier to cater for all the tights, stockings and hold ups needs of any modern career lady. Try the Nylons range which are perfect for work or play or for glamour and comfort styles try the Italia range.
Here’s just some of our Pretty Polly Tights range.