DENIERS: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Technically denier relates to the weight (i.e.
thickness) of the yarn from which hosiery is woven, (in case you are
interested, 1 denier means that 9,000 meters of yarn weighs 1 gram).
Generally the lower the denier, the sheerer the appearance and the more
fragile the tights.
The
terms sheer tights, ultra sheer tights, opaque tights and thick tights are
referred to frequently. We have outlined below what we mean by each of these
terms and how they relate to denier.
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Ultra
sheer hosiery is ideal for achieving a bare leg look. Available in a wide
variety of deniers and shades to suit your skin tone, ultra sheer hosiery
smoothes out blemishes and keeps your legs cool during the hot summer
months.
Most
ultra sheer products will also have sheer toes, making them ideal to wear
with strappy sandals. Some may also have a sandal toe which means that the
weave is ever so slightly thicker on the toe compared to the rest of the
leg.
Sheer
hosiery is a must-have summer item for every woman’s hosiery draw. Much like
ultra sheer, sheer hosiery is available in an array of colours, deniers and
finishes but, being a slightly thicker denier, will be a little more durable
for everyday wear. Opt for matt finishes for a natural look and go for shine
for a more noticeable appearance.
Sheer
hosiery can have both sheer toes and sandal toes, which again is great for
wearing with strappy sandals or open toe shoes.
Semi-Opaque
hosiery is stronger and longer lasting than sheer. It will give your legs
more coverage but your skin will remain quite visible. We have some great
semi-opaque hosiery available in an assortment of bright and everyday colours
from leading brands including Jonathan Aston and Pamela Mann.
Opaque
hosiery will give your legs great coverage and unlike semi-opaque tights,
your skin will be far less visible. We have an extremely wide selection of
opaque hosiery available in lots of colours from brands such as Emilio
Cavallini and Falke. Perfect for winter, opaque tights are also great during
springtime weather teamed with shorts and skirts.
Thick
opaque hosiery is a god-send during winter, especially if you want to keep
your legs warm when wearing your favourite LBD to all those Christmas
parties! If you don’t like wearing trousers in the winter months, thick
opaque tights are ideal for keeping your legs protected from the elements,
plus they’re extra durable. Also due to their thickness the colour on your
leg will be strong and give a clear outline to your legs.
Every
woman needs mega thick opaques for winter! Mega thick opaque’s are great
alternatives to leggings and woolly tights. They give your legs complete
coverage at all times. They are also great if you want a strong and solid
colour on your leg. We have mega thick opaques available in an assortment of
colours – perfect for making your legs stand out or alternatively go for a
classic black.
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