Durable, moderately sheer pantyhose and thigh-highs designed for the abuse of office wear. Once used primarily to make sweaters and scarves, cashmere is now found in many hosiery items. This makes the cotton stronger and gives it a more uniform appearance. The lower the denier, the lighter and finer the yarn, and the sheerer the garment.
Products knit of higher denier yarns are more opaque and more durable.
Sheer or opaque pantyhose with a sewn-on girdle for the firmest possible tummy control. Term used to describe sheers, opaques and socks made with highly reflective yarns. Industry term used to describe the sewn-in crotch panel of pantyhose and tights. Gussets can be all nylon, all cotton or a combination of cotton and nylon. Knee-highs are styled with elastic tops that stay up without garters.