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.
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Hosiery Luddite
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010Why wear tights and stockings
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Tights, stockings and holdups are a low cost everyday item of clothing but consider what benefits different types of hosiery can provide :
- Sheer hosiery gives an even appearance to the skintone .
- Sheer hosiery can be used to change the leg shade.
- Opaque hosiery provides warmth.
- Show legs in a fashion colour.
- Patterned hosiery makes a fashion statement .
- They are perceived as sexy items of clothing.
- Support hosiery provides therapeutic benefits.
- Control styles shape and contour.
- Confidence and cover such as when wearing a mini skirt.
When did “Tights” come onto the market?
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Tights have always been one of the types of hosiery but for many years were the preserve of stage performers and dancers.
Up until the mid 1960’s 95%+ of the hosiery produced was stockings but by 1970 this had switched with tights taking a big majority of the market share.
The reason for this change – the arrival of the mini skirt, with 1967 being the pivotal year. With hemlines at least 6” above the knee stockings and the attendant suspenders were simply not practical.
Hold Ups also first appeared in 1967 for the same reason, but did not provide the satisfaction and security of tights – or “panti hose” as they were then usually called.
What does “hosiery” mean
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010There is no simple universally agreed definition. The Oxford Dictionary simply says, stockings and socks; but then adds knitted or woven underwear ?
The common understanding is that it is term that covers all items of leg and footwear. i.e.Tights, Stockings (including hold up variety), Socks, Knee Highs, etc.
The Dazzling New Party Range by Silky
Saturday, September 26th, 2009Introducing the Party Range of tights, holdups and stockings
Silky have launched a Glamorous and Head Turning New Collection and have called it THE PARTY RANGE. The Party Range is made up of FIFTEEN incredible designs ranging from Classic Glitter Tights and Hold Ups to Sexy and Sophisticated Diamante Backseamer Tights and also includes Elegant Lace Tights with matching glove sets.
