Laddered tights are an unexpected and concerning issue that every woman knows all too well: you could accidentally pull them down while wearing them (even when they're brand new), find holes when you take them out of the drawer or box when you're out and about. Unfortunately, not all setbacks can be countered, but knowing how to take the best care of our tights helps us minimize the appearance of laddered, worn-out or frayed-looking tights. Keep reading for our tips.
Laddered tights: 5 tricks for making tights last
Dealing with laddered tights is never pleasant, but knowing the most effective tricks to keep your tights intact for as long as possible can help improve your mood, wallet, and sustainability. Here are 5 tips to extend the life of your tights.
1. Skin care for feet and legs
Sometimes all it takes is an imperceptibly chipped nail or rough skin to pull a very thin nylon thread and leave you with laddered tights. Before wearing tights, make sure your legs and feet are smooth, moisturized and free of tears.
2. Watch out for nails and rings
How to wear tights without laddering them? If you like to show off long nails and big rings, consider extra protection like a pair of gloves when wearing tights: they will save you from having to replace a pair of laddered tights just before you go out.
3. Hand wash or use a gentle cycle
How to wash tights to make them last longer? Although we are often tempted to put them in the washing machine with any load, the best choice is to opt for more gentle treatments such as hand washing or washing in the washing machine yes, but with a short and gentle cycle.
4. Be mindful of clothing pairing.
Boots with zippers, chipped heels, lacy underwear, or leggings with Velcro or hooks are dangerous "predators" for your tights. When wearing them, opt for thicker, more opaque tights, and try to make the dangers less harmful (for example by waxing any protrusions).
5. Store tights with care
Tights that don't break may seem like a myth, but storing them properly can make your accessories last much longer. To store your tights the best way, join the two legs one on top of the other, fold them in half with the fingers facing inward and roll the tights into a cylinder. For thinner tights, put them in a small bag before storing them in the drawer.
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