DENIER: revealing the secrets of tights thickness
Deniers: the unit of measurement that reveals the thickness of tights
Have you ever noticed the word “DEN” on tights packaging?
Do you know exactly what it means?
Deniers, an ancient unit of measurement of French origin, reveals the yarn’s thickness used to make the stocking and, consequently, its coverage and transparency.
Denari and grams: an indissoluble bond
The higher the denier value, the greater the weight of the yarn used for tights. For example, if a pair of tights has 40 deniers, it means that 9000 meters of yarn used for its production weigh 40 grams.
This data highlights the quantities of yarn used in the production of tights, which often amount to hundreds of meters.
Denier and tights: a short guide to making the right choice
Choosing the right denier depends on different needs:
- Season: in winter, tights ranging from 40 to 100 denier, offer greater warmth and coverage. In summer, choosing lower denier (5 nude or 15) guarantees freshness and lightness, but elegance on legs.
- Occasion: some formal events require more opaque tights (from 50 to 100 denier), while for everyday or sports use, lower denier are ideal. (from 10 to 40)
- Desired transparency: denier also influences the tight’s transparency . The higher value, greater the coverage and the less visibility of the leg.
Denier: a world of nuances beyond thickness
Denier doesn’t only define thickness, but also represents a precise indicator of quality. Finer yarns and more elaborate workmanship result in tights with higher denier, which offer greater softness, resistance and durability over time.
Denier: the right key to an informed choice
Knowing the correct meaning of denier allows you to make a targeted and informed choice of tights, selecting the product best suited to your needs in terms of thickness, coverage, style and quality.
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