Tights and stockings

[Leapers]

HI

When you go to buy tights and stockings is it the higher the denier number the thicker they are or is it the other way round? I am just getting confused trying to buy myself some new ones off the internet and i can't actually look at them like i usually do.

thanks

[craft1948]

higher = thicker

[karenmac60]

The higher the number the thicker they are. Something like 5 is really sheer whereas 40 is your thick opaques.

[China Doll]

Higher denier = thicker pair of tights.

I wear 10/15 denier glossy for showing legs and 40 denier + on black tights when it's cold.

[shaneystar2]

I can't remember the last time I bought tights or stockings but yes the higher the number the thicker the denier . 10 denier for example is very sheer .60 denier is thick like those opaques .

[Borrheid]

The higher the denier, the thicker they are. 60denier would be opaque winter tights and 10denier would be very light - the sort you usually put a nail thru when putting them on! Good luck!

[Leapers]

I see

thanks everyone that has cleared it up nicely i think i have found the ones i want then in that case! Than You!