A soft, flexible, and comfortable fabric, cotton is highly air permeable. It allows skin to breathe while trapping air that's been warmed by the body.
Polyester is a synthetic fibre that retains heat very well and that dries quickly. We find it primarily in tights.
Wool is an excellent thermal insulator because it can hold up to 80% air. Also, it releases heat slowly and protects the body against drops in temperature.
Polypropylene is a synthetic fibre. It is durable, waterproof, and flexible. It is often combined with nylon and elastane.
Also called Lycra or Spandex, this elastic fibre has the remarkable ability to stretch and resume its shape. Besides being extremely comfortable, this material is 2 to 3 times more resistant than polyamide.
Also called polyamide, nylon is the fabric historically used in making tights. A synthetic fibre that's very resistant to friction and wear, it is also very elastic, giving it great protective properties.
The denier allows you to determine how fine your hosiery is. This number is the fabric's unit of weight. Therefore, the lower the number, the finer and sheerer the hosiery will be. Conversely, the higher the number is, the thicker, warmer, and more opaque the hosiery will be.
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10 to 19 DENIERS
• Ultra-fine nylons |
20 to 29 DENIERS
• Fine nylons |
30 to 40 DENIERS
• Semi-transparent nylons |
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• Semi-opaque nylons |
• Opaque tights |
 90 to 120 DENIERS
• Ultra-opaque tights |
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• Offers durability without additional support |
• Slimming effect for a streamlined look
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• Uniform look from top to bottom |
• Easy and superior comfort all day long |
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Reinforced toe
• Shaded toe that has enhanced durability |
• Perfect for peep-toe shoes |
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• Sheer |
• Elastic top band that prevents them from rolling down without being too tight |
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To make your nylons and tights last as long as possible...
After buying them, soak your hosiery in water and then let them dry flat. This technique makes them last longer and makes the fibres more resistant.
It's preferable to wash nylons and tights by hand. However, you can also place them in a laundry bag and machine-wash them on a delicate cycle.
Always dry them flat in order to maximize their durability and avoid causing runs.
While putting them on, it's recommended to wear thin gloves to avoid runs. It's important to begin slipping them on from the toe and to then smooth them while pulling them on up to the upper thigh. Also, pay attention that your rings and nails don't create runs.
• The gusset is le piece of fabric sewn into the crotch. It provides a better fit and makes the hosiery more comfortable. Also, if it's made of cotton, you can wear your hosiery without underwear.
• Flat seams are invisible under clothing and also do not leave marks on your skin.
• To make your stay-ups sticky again, wipe the silicone with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. They'll be as good as new.
• If you have a run in your nylons, you can stop it using clear nail polish.
