A Few Things You Learn When You Work At UK Tights

Working for a tights retailer is a different experience to many other retailers. But all the members of our team all learn a a lot of unique things about the products we work. And they learn it all very quickly, in something of a haze. That is because there are so many really important and really specific things to pick up on. And there are a lot of tights myths to dispel. We take training really seriously and make sure everyone is armed with a few very vital bits of info.

What’s The Meaning Of Denier?

This is one of the first things, and one of the most important, you must learn. When you start to work at UK Tights, being able to recommend things by denier is really important. We actually have a really extensive explanation of denier here. But we will explain it is brief on this post too. Denier is usually used to refer to the thickness of the fabric in an item. That isn’t quite the definition, of course. It actually means the density of the fabric. But in practical terms, that doesn’t really mean anything to the wearer of a pair of tights. Basically, if you are wearing a 10 denier, you will see your legs. In a 60 denier, you won’t. It’s one of the first things you learn in this industry.

The Difference Between Sandal Toe And Toeless Tights

This is a tricky one. The easiest thing is to get one definition down and then you will automatically remember the other. Toeless tights is the easier of the two to remember. It means precisely what it says on the pack. The tights have no covering across the toes. No actual fabric at all. This is in contrast to sandal toe tights that cover your toes with fabric. So what makes them sandal toe exactly? Well, they are meant to be worn with peep toe shoes without giving away that you are wearing tights. Sandals and open toe shoes that let your toes stick out, but not the kind of sandals that loop around your toes, are perfect for sandal toe tights. If you want a covering but don’t want a noticeable seam, then choose a sandal toe.

The Trickiest Of Tights Myths, Sheer To Waist Isn’t The Same As Sheer

This is a bit of a head scratcher, but turns out to be a very basic thing to remember. Sheer to waist simply means it doesn’t get more opaque or dense as the tights progress upwards. You don’t need to wear sheer tights for them to be sheer to waist tights. If they are thick and an opaque, they are sheer to waist if they stay the same all the way up. This is a strange choice of words, but we think it came from a time where sheer tights were all the tights women wore. If it was winter, you used to wear a long skirt, and although you might have thick tights underneath, they were more practical. If this is the case, designers would only have put the term “sheer to waist” on the packet.

One Size Tights Don’t Necessarily Fit All Sizes

It’s such a tricky thing, and no standardisation exists with one size items. It is also very brand dependent and you need to keep in mind the designer you have picked. But luckily that is changing and has come a long way. These days, the one size label does hover around a range of sizes. Mostly, it means UK 10 to UK 16. That really is a rough estimate though. Some subtract a dress size. Others add another one in. Some even boast of going up by two extra dress sizes too. But generally speaking, don’t go for one size items unless you are in that conventional range.

Some Tights Really Don’t Roll Down!

Tights myths are pretty hard to dispel. And this one is among the longest lasting. Tights do not have to roll down. Partly this is a fit problem. People buy things that are not properly labelled or there are personal quirks about your shape and figure. But it isn’t all the wearer and their error. Sometimes it is the brand that puts an inadequate amount of elastane. Or they just aren’t designed very well. But get something with a touch more Lycra or elastane, and double check the sizing, and find a high quality brand. And pretty soon, this trickiest of the tights myths will be no more.

The Biggest Of Tights Myths, Investing In Quality Hosiery Pays Off

It’s like anything else, paying a little more often pays off. This works for so many things in life, and it is no different for tights. There is a limit of course, and a place of diminishing returns. But one of the biggest tights myths is that there is no point spending a little extra on them. If you go up from £5 to £10, you’ll notice a big difference. If you go from £10 to £15, then it’s an even bigger jump in quality. Everyone that works for UK Tights learns that price really does reflect quality, nine times out of ten.