PANTYHOSE

Pantyhose and Tights

The term 'pantyhose' is used to describe sheer tights. The word originated in the United States, and refers to sheer nylon hosiery (up to 40 denier). The term 'tights' is used in the US to describe thicker opaque hosiery (over 40 denier), or garments made from stretchy material which only goes as far as the ankles often worn during sports (known in the UK as leggings).

In the UK the term 'pantyhose' is not used as the term 'tights' is used for both sheer and opaque hosiery, and garments that go to the ankle are known as 'leggings'.

Pantyhose can range from ultra sheer hosiery (less than 10 denier), which is perfect for achieving a bare leg look, smoothing out blemishes and keeping your legs cool in the summer months, to sheer hosiery (10-20 denier) - a summer must-have, right through to semi-opaque hosiery (20-40 denier), which is stronger than sheer tights and will give a little more coverage without being completely opaque. We have a range of pantyhose on offer, in a variety of shades to suit every skin tone as well as classic black.

Some of our best-selling pantyhose include the glamorous and shiny Levante Class Tights (12 denier), Pretty Polly Nylon's Tights (15 denier) and Aristoc Ultra Shine tights (10 denier) - which are also available with a control top. If it's matt pantyhose you're looking for the try Aristoc's Ultra Soft Tights (15 denier) or Falke's Fond De Poudre Tights (10 Denier) - both of which are luxuriously soft to touch.

Take a look at all of our sheer pantyhose here.

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