What do DEN or DENIERS mean in stockings and pantyhose?
In today's article, we'll tell you a simple trick for choosing the perfect stockings or pantyhose. It will depend on the time of year and what you need them for.
On Wikipedia, the word DENIER is explained as follows --> A unit of measurement in the English System for the linear mass density of fibers. It is defined as the mass in grams per 9,000 meters of fiber. A distinction is made between filament denier and total denier.
At Singular, we prefer to explain it in our own words. We hope it's a way that can truly help you choose your perfect stockings or pantyhose.
What are DEN or DENIERS in stockings or pantyhose?
DEN or Denier is the actual thickness of the stockings or pantyhose. It is the thickness of the thread used to make the stockings and pantyhose you buy.
It makes sense that, the lower the Denier, the thinner and more translucent the stockings will be. And, the higher the Denier, the thicker and more opaque they will be (showing less skin).
We are going to give you some examples so you can appreciate it better, for instance, in 3 different Denier types:
Stockings with DENIER 8: Denier 8 is a very low denier, meaning it will be a very thin and sheer pair of stockings or pantyhose. This type of stocking is usually worn in summer, in hot places, and also at events like weddings when you want your legs to look more slender and evenly colored.
Stockings with DENIER 20: Denier 20 is a very popular denier, as it is still a fine thickness but with more resistance than an 8 denier type, and it also provides a bit more warmth. It's ideal for autumn/winter weddings, as its thickness is perfect for maintaining the appearance of very natural-colored legs.
Stockings with DENIER 60: Denier 60 is already quite a thick denier. It's ideal for everyday wear, to feel warm in your mini skirts or winter dresses when it's cold. In many establishments, stockings and pantyhose exceeding this Denier are already called "tights," does that name sound familiar to you too?
At Singular, you can find many more Deniers. With these three, we have only provided you with some examples to get you even more immersed in the world of stockings and pantyhose. We are sure that after reading this far, you already know what kind of stockings or pantyhose you will need for each occasion.
But if you are still interested in the topic… Let's delve a little deeper…
When and how to choose stockings based on their DEN or Denier?
Obviously, many times and in the vast majority of cases, it will depend on the cold or heat where we live.
But remember that, the higher the DENIER, the thicker the stockings will be and consequently, they will appear "less natural." Because, although nowadays the vast majority of stockings are of exceptional quality and this aspect is given a lot of attention... It's impossible to avoid that, the thicker a pair of stockings is (if we are talking about skin-colored stockings), the less natural they will appear. In this photo that we show you below, you can see it for yourself ->
In the case of dark stockings (black, brown, navy...), there would be no problem, as it is a color that has nothing to do with our skin and with which there is no attempt to conceal or pretend anything, but, in the case of beige or skin-colored stockings, it can affect the "naturalness" of the outfit we wear.
A pair of skin-colored DENIER 70 stockings, no matter how skin-colored they are, will never be or look as natural as skin-colored stockings or pantyhose with DENIER 8, 10, 15, or 20. The thicker the stockings or pantyhose, the less natural they will always appear.
And having said all this, we hope we have clarified the topic of DEN or DENIERS in stockings and pantyhose.
Furthermore, remember that besides the thickness of stockings or pantyhose (deniers), you can also find stockings of different types or characteristics, such as choosing between basic stockings or shaping stockings.
And now for the million-dollar question. Do truly shaping stockings exist? Our answer is clear! Of course. At Singular, we have many types of stockings and pantyhose, including shaping stockings that will help you tuck in your belly/abdomen area very well, achieving that flat stomach effect that many of us look for with tight dresses and tops.
Remember that, at Singular, Corsetería Única, we are an online store specializing in plus-size lingerie, and of course, we have plus-size stockings and pantyhose.
If you have doubts about your size or need advice, just send us a WhatsApp message, we'll always be happy to help you!
Signed, a very Singular girl