tights tearing

cazs

This is one for the girls. My tights always tear at the toe often on first or second wear. I keep my toenails trim so doubt it's that. Does anyone know any tricks to stop them going through at the toe- usually the big toe- or any good quality brand tights that you have found that don't have this issue. Thanks

A_Phoenix_of_Tangerine

Firstly, what denier of tight are you buying? If thin (under 20 denier), I think they all have a tendency for tearing, though I could be wrong..

If the tights you are buying are thick, but are still tearing at the toe, I'd suggest going up a size and seeing if that helps. I had the problem of my tights tearing, but because I'm slim I never thought I needed a size 'Large'. Actually, though, because I am tall the larger size accommodates a few inches ofextra height, and I've found that I no longer have the problem of tearing.

I usually buy M&S tights (40 denier+) if that helps, and the quality isn't bad (they haven't gone misshapen or laddered or anything).

belfastgirl23

you could use some clear nail varnish around the toe area if it doesn't irritate your skin

Callie22

I find cheaper tights to be more hardwearing. I quite like the Golden Lady ones you can get from Asda - they're about £1.50 a pair but I can get five or more 'wears' from a single pair (and obviously they're washed in between lol). I also find that some shoes can cause the laddering at the toe, if they're rubbing.

ruby_eskimo

An old trick from my years of dance classes is to spray your tights with hairspray. It means that if you do get a hole they won't ladder.

lulu_92

My tights always rip at the toe and sometimes around the gusset. Maybe I need to buy bigger sizes..

cazs

A_Phoenix_of_Tangerine wrote: »

Firstly, what denier of tight are you buying? If thin (under 20 denier), I think they all have a tendency for tearing, though I could be wrong..

If the tights you are buying are thick, but are still tearing at the toe, I'd suggest going up a size and seeing if that helps. I had the problem of my tights tearing, but because I'm slim I never thought I needed a size 'Large'. Actually, though, because I am tall the larger size accommodates a few inches ofextra height, and I've found that I no longer have the problem of tearing.

I usually buy M&S tights (40 denier+) if that helps, and the quality isn't bad (they haven't gone misshapen or laddered or anything).

They've torn at 40 & 80 denier :-(

cazs

belfastgirl23 wrote: »

you could use some clear nail varnish around the toe area if it doesn't irritate your skin

I'll try that. Do you apply it with the toe area stretched look you had them on like around your fist or something?