Denier of Hosiery Explained
The term denier refers to the thickness that a material possesses. Tights and pantyhose are classified on the basis of their thickness.
When assessed scientifically, denier is a unit of measure to calculate the density of weave in tights, resulting in either an opaque or transparent nature. Tights are thin and transparent when their denier is low, and vice versa.
The scale for the denier of tights ranges from 3 to 100:
• 3 is given to the thinnest tights that are extremely delicate and need extra care and attention when in use, since a slight prick can damage them.
• 15 forms the standards level in tights. They are thick enough to provide a nice cover to the legs, but still not too visible.
• With a semi-opaque nature, 30 denier tights are recommended when needing to wear a dark colour.
• 100 denier tights are the thickest and highest denier produced, being complete opaque.
Which denier level you choose depends on the role the tights need to fulfil. The standard level is normally perfect if you want enough coverage, but the invisible appearance. The thicker versions are ideal for the cold months of winter, keeping you warm by becoming another layer under your clothes.
Keep in mind that the lower denier tights need you to exercise extra caution when using them, as tights generally are delicate and can snag or get ladders. Remember to take precautions, regardless of which denier your tights are.
So with the large variety available, and an understanding now of denier, you are sure to find the tights and pantyhose that fulfil your needs to the highest degree.
Denier of Tights
The sheerness of tights is expressed as a numerical index or “denier” ranging from 3 (very thin, barely visible) to 15 (standard sheer) up to 30 (semi-opaque) and up to 70 (opaque). Denier is a unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibres.