When buying tights, every woman wants them to last as long as possible, be resistant to clings, have good elasticity, beautiful appearance, invisible and flat seams, an ergonomic shape and a pleasant body texture. The range that the modern market offers us is simply huge. How to navigate this variety? To get started, learn about the top five companies involved in the production of tights and underwear.
About pantyhose
Surprisingly, the first tights appeared in the distant 1940s. Dancer and actress Ann Miller contributed to their popularization in the United States. However, until the 1960s there was no particular need for them. Women wore long skirts and completely managed stockings until the Englishwoman Mary Coint invented a miniskirt.
The first tights were a combined product: cotton panties connected with trousers made of synthetic thin fibers. Now all tights are made of nylon, silk, spandex and their combinations.
What does den mean?
Den is a unit of measurement of the linear density of filaments or fibers, i.e., the ratio of mass to length. This purely technical characteristic, in fact, determines the density of the product.
Most manufacturers adhere to the standard density scheme: 20, 40, 70 DEN, where 40 den are medium density tights, 20 are thin, and 70 are dense. Ultralight or very transparent tights (8, 10, 12, 15 DEN) are worn only with evening dresses. Too thin yarn production often costs manufacturers more expensive, respectively, and a product of this type will differ in price.
Models with a density of 40 den are suitable for the office. Tights 20 den - this is an option for everyday wear, and 70 den - for cool weather.
Five of the best brands
Having once picked up a quality manufacturer, then you can safely choose from the entire assortment of the company products of various colors, types and density. Today in Russia, the best manufacturers of tights are:
- Pierre Cardin.
- Calzedonia.
- Minimi.
- SiSi.
- Omsa.
Pierre cardin
Under the sign of this Italian brand owned by Velmont Group LLC, four lines of women's tights are produced. They are rightly considered the best and are in great demand.
The Basic line is represented by matte stretchy tights with cotton gusset, flat seams and a reinforced transparent toe. Models with the addition of lycra have a density of 10, 20, 40 den, tights with microfiber - 50-80 den. The City Series product line helps hide flaws and adjust your body. In addition to conventional models, there are also special dragging ones. The Rosee series produces warm tights with a density of 100-200 den, as well as correctional and fantasy ones. The Platine line is the most expensive. Tights are made from a special breathable and expensive material and are released in a limited edition.
Pros:
- anatomical form:
- high elasticity;
- cotton gusset;
- variety of models;
- soft material.
Minuses:
- when hooked on tights, holes and arrows immediately form.
The price of tights 40 den from Pierre Cardin (model Toulon City series) ranges from 250-300 rubles.
Calzedonia
The Italian brand Calzedonia has been specializing in the manufacture of beachwear and underwear since 1987. This is one of the largest and most successful companies in the world. The secret of success lies in the uniqueness of its products: you will not find such a variety of tights anywhere else. In the net, polka dots, with multi-colored prints, embroidery, imitation stockings and decorative arrows, children's and corrective models - just look into the company boutique once to make sure in abundance.
In their reviews of tights (40 den) from Calzedonia, customers note the following advantages:
- huge assortment;
- resistance to the formation of leads, arrows;
- anatomical form;
- cotton gusset;
- absolutely invisible seams.
Minuses:
- it happens that they form folds.
The cost of the classic model (black tights 40 den, without shorts, with a comfortable belt and flat seams, an invisible toe and cotton gusset) - 399 rubles. Products of the same density, but a high degree of compression of the surface of the legs are more expensive: 1099 rubles. These tights are ideal for those who spend a lot of time traveling or on their feet.
Minimi
Minimi is a rather young Italian company specializing in the production of tights for every taste and color. The range is represented by models with a density of 8 to 200 den. There are five lines: Every Day (classic), Inverno (tight winter models), Elegante (with lace panties), Body Form (body shaping) and Charm (fantasy tights).
The brand is focused on a wide age category, representatives of the middle class. An ideal option for those who want to get beautiful, high-quality tights, but do not want to overpay. The price is extremely affordable, and the design is ultramodern. With a density of 40 den, pantyhose is produced in several lines and numerous color variations.
Customers note the following positive qualities of Minimi brand products:
- wide belt;
- flat seams;
- gusset of their cotton;
- soft and pleasant to the touch material;
- arrows do not form when hooked.
In the reviews, customers emphasize that it is often possible to buy a fake, which in quality has nothing to do with the original products. In addition, Minimi tights lose shape over time.
As for product prices, it depends on the model. So, ordinary matte elastic tights with a density of 40 den with a flat seam, cotton gusset and a comfortable belt cost from 100 to 200 rubles. The Body Form model with modeling shorts (70 den) and a reinforced toe can be bought at a price of 230 to 250 rubles. Supporting tights of Minimi Avanti large size (XXL, XXXL) with distributed pressure cost about 200 rubles, and a model for pregnant women with the effect of a bandage - 370 rubles.
Sisi
The history of SiSi dates back to 1925. Brand products can be described as elegant and stylish. The company produces a wide range of models that differ in color, style, density. Four magnificent series: Tutto Nudo (for correction of a silhouette), Corpinori Camato (fantasy), Vita Bassa (with a low waist), Caldo Inverno (warmed) - this is a real find for women.
First of all, customers like the strength of tights (an arrow does not form with a hook), as well as the anatomical shape, a diverse range of models and sizes, and a wide belt.
In reviews of tights, women emphasize the negative points:
- round seams;
- hard fiber;
- synthetic gusset;
- poor ability to keep fit.
The price of a 40 den product from SiSi varies by model. So, thin transparent tights for every day SiSi MIA without gusset, not molded, cost 140 rubles., SiSi Be Free Vita Bassa with cotton gusset - 260 rubles.
Msa
The brand is successfully developing under the control of the Golden Lady Group. He is familiar, perhaps, to every woman at least in advertising. The classic line is represented by seamless, supporting, daily, velor and velveteen products, as well as models from the Summer and Networks series (20-40 den). Omsa tights with innovative seamless pants from the Moda line are available in three versions: with a spiral pattern and dots, with a mesh pattern and a floral pattern. In addition, the company especially for young women of fashion and girls has developed a series of Serenella Moda and Serenella.
Especially popular among women are the tights of Omsa Attiva (40 den). They are great for everyday wear, have a polyamide gusset and reinforced toe. The model is presented in 10 color variations.
Advantages of products from Omsa:
- elasticity, the product holds its shape well;
- resistance to formation of leads;
- soft fiber texture.
Certain drawbacks in their customer reviews also indicate: round seams in many models, synthetic gusset, with long wear in the places of friction, spools are formed.
The cost of tights density 40 den depends on the chosen model. So, Omsa Attiva costs between 220-250 rubles, Omsa Velour - 290 rubles, Omsa Superlativa - 290-300 rubles.