The machines that knit tights produce at very high speed.
A hand knitter would understand if told to “cast on 400 stitches and knit 2,200 rows” – but the time to do it would be a little more than the 3 minutes that a modern machine takes. And that’s for both legs of the pair which is approaching 2 million stitches.
Here at Legwear we are often asked how buyers should wash and care for their tights, stockings and holdups, to prolong their useful life.
Here are our tips for caring for your hosiery:
Step 1
Use a mild detergent. Any basic laundry detergent can be used when you clean your tights. The detergent should not contain bleach.
Step 2
Turn the tights inside out. This will prevent any build up of lint during washing.
Step 3
Place the tights in a panty hose washer bag. These bags protect the hosiery from becoming tangled and damaged when placed in the washing machine.
Step 4
Put the tights in the washing machine. Use a delicate cycle to wash the hosiery and select a cold water wash. This protects the texture and the colour of the hose.
Step 5
Wash the panty hose by hand. You can wash them in your sink if you don’t have a washer bag. Remove any hand jewellery and handle the panty hose carefully in order to prevent runs.
Step 6
Dry the tights on a towel. You should not hang dry tights because this can cause the fabric to stretch. Tights should never be placed in a dryer.
Dear ‘Cindy’ Manufacturer,
I have been buying your Cindy tights for many years and have recently noticed the quality has improved, or is it my imagination!
If you have changed something keep up the good work they are far better, much softer silkier and stronger too.
“Reinforced” is a word frequently seen on hosiery packs to describe the body and toe sections. Reinforced simply means that heavier yarns, often knit in a more durable stitch, are in those sections.
Abrasion can be severe at the toes were the fabric is rubbed between toes (and toe nails) and the inside of the shoe.
Similarly the body seam in tights is stronger when the sewing is into denser fabric.
So “reinforcement” delivers definite benefits to durability. However, sometimes a more elegant look is wanted. If so, look out for : (more…)
A word still in use to describe, “a person opposed to new technology” has it’s origins in the stocking trade. In the early 1800’s followers of a character known as Ned Ludd rioted against mechanisation of the stocking frame and destroyed machinery which they believed would take work from them. This was a very serious episode with hanging and deportation sentences given out to those convicted.
The following positive feedback has been received from our customers on Amazon who are pleased with the quality and value of our products:
“great pair of tights. love the pattern, go with basically anything. good fitting and my boyfriend loves me in them too! onto a winner.”
Sophia Deduca – Dec 2009
“over the moon with purchase look very classy”
Evelyn Lesley Hallimond – Dec 2009
“Exactly as advertised. Prompt delivery, Well done!”
Michael J Moseley – Jan 2010
The following feedback has been received from an Amazon buyers in 2010:
“Only one item was dispatched originally but on contacting the seller the response was excellent more than making up for their original mistake.”
Simon Plant
“Prompt delivery, unfortunately not quite what I wanted but when I emailed they were very helpful and provided a full and prompt refund. I’d definitely try them again.”
Bruce Fisher
Written testimonial from K M Dindley
Dear Mr Falconer,
Thank you very much indeed for your last letter and pairs of micro mesh tights.
I find these are just right in length and suit me very well.
Silky was established in 1997 and offers a wide range of womens hosiery from beautifully sheer tights through to opaque holdups and from nylon knee highs through to seamed fishnet tights and stockings.
The Silky brand is known for its extensive fashion collection including our latest footless tights and our aim is to offer quality womens hosiery at affordable prices.
The Cindy brand offers a range of classic sheer and opaque womens hosiery.
It is a concise collection of styles aimed at everyday wear and with its opening price point gives fantastic value for money. With the choice of ladder resistant tights, support tights and micromesh tights this offers a range of daily essentials.
Joanna Gray is a well established brand of good quality, budget tights and holdups.
It is a concise collection of fishnet and opaque tights along with budget holdups presented in clear, easy to buy packaging. With a multi pack format, this is the best value womens hosiery in the marketplace.
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