Definitions
Body Shapers
Term used to describe sheer hosiery providing more support and control in the panty and thigh portion of the garment. |
Business Sheer
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Moderately sheer pantyhose designed for durability and comfort. Ideal for everyday wear. |
Control Top
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Pantyhose with spandex for soft girdle or "control" effect and provide a slimmer silhouette. |
Denier
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Denier is the weight-per-unit-length of the yarn. The lower the denier, the lighter and finer the yarn, and the sheerer the garment. Hosiery knit of higher denier yarns tend to be more durable. |
Firm Support
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Support pantyhose that give more support because heavier weights of spandex and nylon are used. Firm support hosiery give a massage-lite fit that can reduce fatigue in the legs. |
Girdle Top
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Pantyhose with a sewn-on girdle, for the firmest possible tummy control. |
Light Support
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Pantyhose made with a low denier spandex in the leg (usually 40 denier or lower spandex) to give light compression or "control" effect. |
Mesh
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An open knit used primarily to achieve a hand-knit, textured look. |
Mesh Knit
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A hosiery fabric produced in a variety of tiny patterns. Upon close inspection it looks like lots of fine zig-zag lines. |
Nude Heel
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Pantyhose or stocking without reinforcement in the heel area. Hosiery with nude heals are ideal for open-heeled or sling-back sandals or shoes. |
Opaque
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Stockings or pantyhose made of yarn which give them heavier appearance, usually 40 denier or greater in weight. It is heavier and more durable than sheers. |
Reinforced
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Areas that are strengthened with yarns of heavier denier to prevent runs, generally the toe or panty area of the pantyhose. |
Sandalfoot
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Hosiery with sandalfoot is ideal for open toed shoes or sandals. |
Sheer-To-The-Waist
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Pantyhose without visible panty line or reinforcement in the panty portion. |
Shock-Up
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Pantyhose designed and made to visibly shape and sculpt the hips, thighs, tummy, and to enhance and support a woman's natural curves. Ideal for women looking for that perfect figure feel and look. |
Ultra Sheer
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A fine denier fiber that provides the ultimate sheerness feel and look. It is usually 20 denier or less and a low filament count. |