Hosiery Types — A Complete Guide

Sometimes a woman just wants to feel beautifully put‑together, and hosiery has this magical way of transforming the simplest moment into something soft, polished and quietly feminine.

This page gathers every style we slip into , from whisper‑light ultra‑sheers that kiss the skin like a breath, to deep, velvety opaques that wrap the legs in warmth and confidence. Each table shows the denier, the finish, and the fibres that give every pair its own personality, its own mood, its own little shimmer of attitude.

Whether you adore the glamour of glossy tights, the elegant clarity of sheer hosiery, the sculpting embrace of support styles or the cosy luxury of winter thermals, this guide lets you explore them all in one place made to celebrate the art of dressing your legs.

Think of this page as your personal hosiery list laid out in front of you — every texture, every sheen, every sensation arranged by how we truly wear them in everyday life. A soft, feminine map of everything

Ultra‑Sheer Tights

Everyday ultra‑sheer tights
Ultra‑sheer (5–10 den)
Finish: High‑sheer matte / Subtle satin
Fibre use: Ultra‑fine nylon; low elastane for delicate stretch.

Sheer Tights

Everyday sheer tights
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte / Satin / Gloss
Fibre use: Standard nylon; elastane.
Light support tights
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Gentle elastane support.
Medium support tights
Sheer (15–20 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Graduated elastane.
Graduated compression Class 1 tights
Sheer (15–20 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Medical‑grade elastane.
Control‑top sheer tights
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte / Satin
Fibre use: Power‑mesh shaping.
Tummy‑control sheer tights
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Firm elastane front.
Bum‑lift sheer tights
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Satin
Fibre use: Zoned elastane.
Thigh‑shaper sheer tights
Sheer (15–20 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: High‑compression elastane.
Back‑seam tights
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte / Gloss
Fibre use: Reinforced seam.
Sheer polka‑dot tights
Sheer (15–20 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Textured nylon motifs.
Sheer floral tights
Sheer (15–20 den)
Finish: Lace texture
Fibre use: Nylon lace knit.
Sheer glitter tights
Sheer (15–20 den)
Finish: Sparkle satin
Fibre use: Nylon + metallic fibres.

Semi‑Sheer Tights

Everyday semi‑sheer tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte / Satin
Fibre use: Thicker nylon; elastane.
Medium support tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Higher elastane.
Firm support tights
Semi‑sheer (30–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Strong elastane.
Graduated compression Class 1–2 tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Medical‑grade elastane.
Control‑top semi‑sheer tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Power‑mesh shaping.
Tummy‑control semi‑sheer tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: High‑compression elastane.
Bum‑lift semi‑sheer tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Satin
Fibre use: Zoned elastane.
Thigh‑shaper semi‑sheer tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: High‑compression elastane.
Semi‑sheer patterned tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Jacquard knit.
Semi‑sheer ribbed tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Rib texture
Fibre use: Nylon rib knit.
Semi‑sheer shimmer tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Satin‑shimmer
Fibre use: Nylon + Lurex.

Oil‑Shine Tights

Oil‑shine sheer tights
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: High‑gloss / Cold oil shine
Fibre use: Nylon with satinised or lacquered yarns; elastane for stretch; glossy cosmetic finish.
Oil‑shine semi‑sheer tights
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: High‑gloss / Liquid shine
Fibre use: Nylon‑elastane blend with polished yarn; enhanced shine coating for a wet‑look effect.
Oil‑shine opaque tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Liquid‑shine / Lacquered
Fibre use: Microfibre nylon with elastane; lacquered or silicone‑polished finish for a deep, reflective gloss.

Opaque Tights

Everyday opaque tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte / Microfibre / Satin‑sheen
Fibre use: Microfibre nylon; elastane.
Opaque coloured tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Microfibre nylon.
Opaque ribbed tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Rib texture
Fibre use: Nylon rib knit.
Opaque cable‑knit tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Knit texture
Fibre use: Nylon + acrylic.
Opaque shimmer tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Satin‑shimmer
Fibre use: Nylon + Lurex.
Mock‑suspender tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Reinforced opaque panels.
Bum‑lift opaque tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Satin‑sheen
Fibre use: Zoned elastane.
Control‑top opaque tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Power‑mesh shaping.
Tummy‑control opaque tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: High‑compression elastane.
Thigh‑shaper opaque tights
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Strong elastane.
Firm support opaque tights
Opaque (40–60 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: High elastane compression.
Graduated compression Class 2 tights
Opaque (40–60 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Medical‑grade elastane.

Run‑Resist Tights

Run‑resist tights
Run‑resist (5–30 den)
Finish: Micro‑mesh
Fibre use: Bonded nylon; ladder‑resistant knit.

Thermal Tights

Thermal tights
Thermal (100–300 den)
Finish: Brushed fleece / Merino / Microfibre
Fibre use: Fleece lining; merino; microfibre.

Knee‑Highs

Everyday knee-highs
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte / Satin
Fibre use: Nylon clarity; elastane comfort.
Everyday knee-highs
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte / Microfibre
Fibre use: Microfibre softness.
Everyday knee-highs
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Thicker nylon.
Thermal knee-highs
Thermal (100–300 den)
Finish: Brushed fleece / Wool blend
Fibre use: Wool/fleece insulation.

Ankle Highs

Everyday ankle highs
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte / Satin
Fibre use: Nylon clarity.
Everyday ankle highs
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte / Microfibre
Fibre use: Microfibre softness.
Everyday ankle highs
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Nylon durability.

Knee‑Highs

Everyday knee-highs
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte / Satin
Fibre use: Nylon clarity; elastane comfort.
Everyday knee-highs
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte / Microfibre
Fibre use: Microfibre softness.
Everyday knee-highs
Semi‑sheer (20–40 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Thicker nylon.
Thermal knee-highs
Thermal (100–300 den)
Finish: Brushed fleece / Wool blend
Fibre use: Wool/fleece insulation.

Hold‑Ups

Everyday hold-ups
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte / Satin / Gloss
Fibre use: Nylon clarity; silicone bands.
Everyday opaque hold-ups
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte / Satin‑sheen
Fibre use: Microfibre nylon.
Run‑resist hold-ups
Run‑resist (5–30 den)
Finish: Micro‑mesh
Fibre use: Bonded yarn.

Stockings

Everyday stockings
Sheer (10–20 den)
Finish: Matte / Satin
Fibre use: Nylon clarity.
RHT stockings
Sheer (15–20 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Dense nylon heel/toe.
Cuban‑heel stockings
Sheer (15–20 den)
Finish: Satin
Fibre use: Reinforced heel block.
FF fully‑fashioned stockings
Sheer (15–20 den)
Finish: Satin
Fibre use: 100% nylon; flat‑knit.
Everyday opaque stockings
Opaque (40–80 den)
Finish: Matte
Fibre use: Microfibre nylon.
Run‑resist stockings
Run‑resist (5–30 den)
Finish: Micro‑mesh
Fibre use: Bonded nylon.

Leggings

Thermal leggings
Thermal (100–300 den)
Finish: Brushed fleece / Merino
Fibre use: Microfibre nylon; fleece lining; merino wool.

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