Tights: what denier count should you choose?

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What on earth is 'denier'? Which Heist tights are right for me? And how do I keep them like new? Today, in celebration of it being tights season, we answer your burning questions.

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Demystifying denier

Denier count denotes the thickness of your tights (a lower count is thinner, a higher count is thicker).

A mini history lesson

It all started in Medieval France. 'Denier' was an old French coin, the weight of which was equal to the weight of 9,000 metres of silk yarn. When this yarn was spun together, it formed a 'yarnis'. So if the combined yarn weighed 60g, it was considered to be '60 denier'. These days, tights are made from various fibres, but the term 'denier' has stuck around.

Our sheer tights are soft, strong and sag-free. In a barely-there 18 denier, The Nude adds a secret layer of warmth (choose from seven shades). Meanwhile, The Thirty and Thirty Five (fashion editor favourites) give a semi-sheer wash of colour that's perfect with dresses or skirts, day or night.

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All hail The Eighty A true Heist hero in opaque black, this 80-denier dream will keep you warm and chic in equal measure. Want something opaque but lighter? Try The Sustainable Sixty or The Fifty. Or stock up on all three – there's a reason they're all bestsellers.

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Find your fit

Measure your waist and hips against our size guide to find your perfect Heist tights size. Long legs? Wide hips? We recommend choosing the next size up – our adaptive waistband is designed to contour your body.

No sharp objects

When stepping into your Heist tights, we recommend removing any sharp rings or jewellery – these can tear the fabric, especially with sheer styles. Beware of sharp nail edges too – long talons are tights' kryptonite.

In the wash

Handwashing keeps our tights in tip-top condition. But we know that's not always doable. So washing 'em on a 30° setting is cool (literally and figuratively). Also, check out The GuppyFriend Wash Bag – it safeguards your tights and the environment.

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Tights: what denier count should you choose?

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