We updated this article in November 2022 based on recent testing from the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. Founded in 2017, Sheertex is a relatively new name in the hosiery world, but it's made its presence known thanks to its strong Instagram game and 'rip-resistant' tights, which it claims are "made with one of the strongest materials in the world. The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Snag Tights prides itself on being a fair-pay-for-all workplace, with every worker receiving a living wage. Support tights help people suffering from poor circulation because of prolonged periods of sitting — pretty good if you're working in an office all day.

Founded in 2018 by Alexandra Tymann and Anna Rauch, Hēdoïne exists to bring new meaning to modern femininity; elevating strong, bold Hēdoïnes and their legwear. While a few testers told us the waistband rolled during use, most found this pair to feel comfortable during day-long wear and liked that they still had a nice sheen, despite their opaque look.

Unlike leggings, tights can't be worn on their own and should be paired with dresses, skirts or shorts. This pair is super thick and has a control top, but testers unanimously said they were super easy to get on and take off. There's no worse feeling than rolling on a pair of tights and having them rip at the very last second. I’ve used so many different washing bags throughout the years and to be honest most of them would break apart after a couple of washes. A close-up shot of Sheertex’s Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights after our analysts completed our snagging resistance tests.

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They were comfortable on both a night out dancing 'til the early hours and a long walk in the brisk cold air with boots. We will look into what went wrong - going back to the manufacturing process - as this should not have happened - especially not twice. Tights vary in length, but often not by width, so it can be so tricky to find a pair that fit and are comfortable without being too small and causing chafing, or being too big and falling down your legs when you walk.

When my tights arrived, they were tightly wrapped in a candy cane-striped pink and white paper envelope, and that - along with the brown bag they arrived in - was entirely recyclable. Deniers lower than 20 are referred to as sheer tights, which are made of fine threads and offer light leg coverage, while opaque tights begin at 30 deniers and mean you won't be able to see as much skin through the fabric. One tester raved, "they were so lightweight and warm" while another shared that "people kept asking where I bought them since they looked so good. Our garments are guaranteed to be chlorine-resistant and give you H2O Wear performance every time you’re in the pool. Again, both the classic and essential pair performed well in this test, with little to no fabric growth in the waistband and a reasonable amount in the leg.Tights were worn under ripped jeans, short skirts, jean shorts, and short dresses as a fashion accessory rather than for warmth. They're made from Sheertex®, a patent-pending polymer that's stronger than the nylons of yore, giving you unfettered rip-resistance and protection from snags, scuffs, pulls, and stretches. They fit my waist, hips and legs perfectly - I felt supported and warm (but not too warm as the material is sweat-wicking and encourages air circulation).