Tights

Tights or dance pantyhose can be worn outside the body and part of an outfit while formal pantyhose is strictly worn only as an undergarment or beneath an outfit in social situations. Is a pantyhose and tights the same thing? Tights are generally thicker than pantyhose, with a denier of 40 to 100; they can […]

Store ABS between 15 °C and 25 °C and PVA between 10 °C and 30 °C. Furthermore, a relative humidity of below 50% is recommended for PVA, Nylon, and TPU 95A. To keep your filaments in prime condition store them: in a re-sealable bag. out of direct sunlight. in a dry and cool location. How […]

Thigh highs are a type of stockings that go all the way up to your thigh. This style of hosiery is meant to stay up without the need for a garter belt. Do stockings need a garter belt? First, a few more definitions: Stockings are different from pantyhose because they cover only the leg instead […]

What Does a Clothing Allergy Look Like? Symptoms of textile dermatitis look similar to eczema. The skin will become red, dry, scaly — and extremely itchy. While the rash may appear within hours of putting on your clothes, in some cases, it may take days or even weeks to appear. How do I know if […]

Lay the toes one on top of the other and fold the stocking in half lengthwise. Then fold it into thirds, making sure that the toes are inside, not outside, and that the waistband protrudes slightly at the top. Finally, roll the stocking up toward the waistband. How do you store thigh highs? Carefully roll […]

When traveling, clothing tends to get super compressed, and even slightly damp from the changes in moisture when flying. It’s best to pack to minimize this wrinkling, and we feeling rolling does the best job on that aspect. Rolling your clothing is also generally preferred by most frequent fliers. Is it best to roll or […]

When ballet originated back in Italy and Paris, most of the dancers were very pale, and had pink or rosy skin. So naturally, they wore what matched their face and arms. The idea was to extend the lines and make their limbs look longer and more elegant. When did ballerinas start wearing pink? 1790sIn the […]

Convertible tights (also called transition tights), can be worn as footed or footless tights, they have a small hole under the foot so they can be converted to a footless tight by pulling the hole over the toes and heel. What is the point of transition tights? Convertible ballet tights have become the norm in […]

Cut a thin strip of self-sticking garment tape just long enough to cover the tear. Cut a thin piece of heat-activated hemming tape to the length of the tear. Select or cut a patch that is slightly larger than the tear you must repair. Apply a thin line of fabric glue along one edge of […]

Convertible tights (also called transition tights), can be worn as footed or footless tights, they have a small hole under the foot so they can be converted to a footless tight by pulling the hole over the toes and heel. Why do ballerinas cut their tights? Another favorite look for dancers is to cut the […]

The short answer is that all stockings used to be knitted flat and the seam was added to hold the stocking together. Seamed stockings are the perfect finishing touch to a 1950s style outfit, after all, nobody would be seen without a seamed nylon clad leg during that decade. When did seamed stockings start? As […]

“If it’s the first time you’re wearing opaque tights and there is a bit of dust that rises when you take them off, it’s dander or dead skin flakes,” Dr. Marmur says. This is a wake-up call to change your daily routine, because it’s a sign your skin is too dry. Can tight clothes cause […]

“Tight clothing can result in chronic friction, which can cause these bumps to become inflamed (and thus enlarged),” says Lee. “Avoid rubbing, scratching, or squeezing these bumps, and definitely avoid overly tight clothing.” Can wearing tight clothes cause bumps? On top of that, skintight clothes make you sweat more, which creates a welcoming environment for […]

Tight-fitting and constricting clothes Friction and pressure, caused by tight-fitting clothes or clothes that don’t have any give (think tight jeans), can worsen hives or cause an outbreak, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Can you be allergic to tight clothes? The combination of tight-fitting fabric and sweat can irritate […]

You see, a lot of the discomfort you feel during winter is due to the fact that when you put on tight pants, leggings, tall socks and tights, they’re actually pushing any existent leg hair in the opposite direction of its natural growth. Why does my leg hair hurt when I take my socks off? […]

Pilling is just the word that’s used to describe those little balls of fabric that appear on some clothes as a result of wear and tear. It looks like lint, but it won’t brush off and is sometimes caused by washing clothes with items like towels, but most often in the case of fleece, it’s […]

Oh most people who say that are social climbers and they want to get to the top. In the expression that refers to making a choice between two options, the word is latter, not ladder. What does the phrase the ladder mean? 1 : the second one of two things or people that have been […]

To avoid this, use a small amount of fabric softener as directed when you wash a load of nylon items as well as a dryer sheet in the dryer. Nylon lingerie and hosiery also need special attention because they are delicate. Is fabric softener bad for nylon? Avoid using fabric softener on certain fabrics You’ll […]

Machine-Washing Your Wool Pants Turn your washing machine either to the wool cycle if it has one, or opt for the cold water wash or delicate cycle if it doesn’t. Wash your pants with a wool detergent, preferably, or a mild detergent otherwise. After the cycle is over, don’t put your wool pants into the […]

Distilled white vinegar is one of the best natural stain removers that can be found in almost every household. The acetic acid in the vinegar is mild, so it does just enough to remove stains without ruining your clothing. How long do you soak white clothes in vinegar? White vinegar is a natural fabric softener […]