Tights are the backbone of many stylish outfits. Whether you are wearing classic black tights as part of an office outfit, brightly coloured tights for a wedding, or lacy tights for a night out, you need to know how to care for them.
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Did you know there are a few important dos and don’ts when it comes to looking after your tights? They are typically made from reasonably delicate material, so knowing how to best care for your tights ensures you can keep them looking new for longer.
Keep washing to a minimum
It is best to only wash tights when they absolutely need washing. Due to their delicate nature, repeated washing spoils their appearance and runs the risk of the fibres coming loose.
Hand washing is ideal, as it is gentler on the fine fabric of tights.
Washing machine settings
If you need to pop your tights in the washing machine, choose a delicate cycle with a low spin rate. Put them in a pillowcase to protect them from the machine.
Keep the temperature low, ideally a 30-degree wash. Many detergents work just as well at cold temperatures. Avoid fabric conditioner, as the chemicals break down the fibres, leaving your tights saggier.
How should you dry tights?
The best bet when it comes to drying tights is laying them flat, as hanging them can cause them to stretch. Ideally, lay them flat outside to dry in the fresh air, resting on a towel to catch moisture. Avoid any heat sources, such as draping them over a radiator or using a heated airer, as this makes the tights baggier in the places where they have been heated. Using the tumble dryer simply isn’t a good idea unless the manufacturer of the tights advises this is OK.
