There is no need to send old tights to a landfill. Skilled hands can find an incredible number of useful uses for this recycled material. Let's see what exactly you can come up with here in the new review. Definitely, the tips collected here can be useful to everyone.

1. Artificial fog

By putting a thin nylon stocking on the camera lens, you can get original photos with a fog effect. This trick is definitely worth taking note of for all novice photographers and lovers of experiments.

2. Adorable toys

From old torn or unnecessary tights you can make unique toys that will become original home decorations or gifts for loved ones.

3. Artificial flowers

Craftswomen and needlewomen can use thin nylon tights to create stunning artificial flowers.

4. Channel for nails and screws

Scraps of unnecessary nylon stockings, socks and tights can be used to strengthen loose screws in old furniture or to strengthen nails on walls. To do this, fill the drilled hole with stocking scraps, insert a pre-heated hot nail into it and immediately pull it out. You can drive a nail, a screw or a bolt into the resulting molten channel.

5. Glass cloth

Old nylon products can be turned into rags for effective glass cleaning. Thanks to their abrasive properties, such rags do an excellent job of removing any dirt and do not leave fibers.

6. Cloth for cleaning and polishing shoes

Cuttings of unnecessary nylon tights can be used for cleaning and polishing shoes.

7. Dishwashing sponge

Torn tights can be turned into washcloths for washing dishes. To do this, cut pre-washed tights into thin strips and use a crochet hook to knit washcloths from them, which will cope with grease and dried food residues just as well as store-bought ones.

8. Polishing furniture

Nylon has a mild abrasive property and removes dirt and dust well from polished and varnished surfaces. So, just crumple up the holey tights and wipe the wooden furniture with them.

9. Protection of the massage comb

A clean nylon sock or a piece of stocking can be put on the comb so that the teeth stick out. This will protect the comb from dandruff residues, sebum and will allow you to clean it of hair and dirt at any time, simply by removing it all along with the nylon.

10. Net

Nylon is a fairly durable material, so old tights can be used to create a net for catching fish, or a device for cleaning a pool.

11. Washing

To avoid accidentally damaging a delicate item during machine washing, place it in a nylon stocking. You can also wash small items in nylon stockings or tights so that they do not get lost in the machine.

12. Nail polish remover

Use a discarded nylon stocking to wipe off old nail polish if you don't have cotton wool on hand.

13. Nylon in a flower pot

Before planting the plant, place a piece of nylon tights at the bottom of the pot to protect the soil from being washed out when watering.

14. Perfect paint

Nylon tights for drying shoes.

Old nylon products can be used to dry wet shoes. Pour some cat litter into scraps of unwanted tights, tie them and place them in wet shoes. In addition to moisture, the bags will also absorb unpleasant odors.

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To indicate the density of tights and stockings, the term “denier” or “DEN” is used. The higher the den value, the denser the material. Typically the number of den varies from 5 to 140 den.
5-10 days- very thin and light almost transparent tights. Suitable for summer, can also be worn with evening dresses.
15-30 days- have a translucent or opaque structure. Suitable for the transitional season.
30 and above den- have a dense structure. Designed for cold weather, some models contain cotton, wool, and other materials that enhance the warming effect.

Features of the models

Models without sealed insert

The tights have a uniform structure along the entire length. Such models do not have a compacted upper part. Tights go well with short shorts, dresses or skirts.

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Models with shorts, panties or a large insert

Often, tights manufacturers make models with a sealed upper part. Tighter areas look like panties, shorts or a large vertical insert. These areas are indicated by a fine mesh or a darker color (depending on the manufacturer) and are made of denser weaving or a special material. If you see the mark “XL” or “XXL” with the sign, this means that this characteristic is present in these models of tights in large (5, XL) and very large (XXL) sizes.

Compacted zones tighten certain areas of the body due to the greater density of the material, and they are also more durable, which can protect your tights from arrows and snags during constant wear.
It is not advisable to wear tights with long shorts with short skirts.

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Models with fishnet panties

These models look very elegant, and if they have a gusset, they can be worn without panties. This is very convenient when wearing tight-fitting clothes, as you will be sure that your underwear will not show through your clothes.

Models of low-waisted tights have a wider and lower waistband. They go perfectly with a fashionable skirt, low-waisted jeans or an evening dress with a deep neckline.

Flat seams

There are two types of seams in tights: flat and round. Round seams are found in more budget options; they can rub the skin and stand out from under tight-fitting clothing. Flat seams are comfortable to wear, do not rub the skin, and do not stand out from under tight-fitting clothing. When choosing children's tights, we recommend giving preference to models with flat seams. The presence of flat seams is indicated by a wide light stripe.

A gusset is a diamond-shaped piece of fabric, usually made of cotton, sewn into the crotch. It provides greater strength, greater width so as not to interfere with free walking, and reduces the stress of wearing tight tights, improves their hygiene, and prevents odor. You don't have to wear underwear under tights with a gusset.

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This characteristic indicates that the toe of the tights or stocking is completely transparent (does not have a sealed part). This can be very convenient in the summer, when you need to wear open shoes or sandals.

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To increase the service life of the product, the toe and heel are often sealed. Such a product will last longer, the compacted zones will prevent the appearance of tears and arrows.

Compound

Polyamide

Polyamide is a synthetic material. Tights made of 100% polyamide are quite cheap but, unfortunately, quickly lose their shape and can wrinkle on the leg. To avoid these negative effects, elastane threads are added to polyamide.

Elastane

Elastane is a synthetic polyurethane thread that directly affects the quality of tights. The tights that contain it fit the legs perfectly, do not form wrinkles, and the tights will retain their original shape for much longer. Also, due to the strong fit of the leg, the appearance of puffs is minimized. The most famous brand of this thread is LYCRA® from the American company Invista, less known are Dorlastan and Spandex.

Lycra- a type of elastane that has gained worldwide fame and wide distribution due to its excellent properties. The presence of lycra in tights and stockings should serve as an indicator of quality. Things containing lycra fit better, have higher strength and elasticity, do not form wrinkles and are pleasant to the touch. The LYCRA® brand is a guarantee that the best raw materials were used in the production of goods.

Single wrap lycra. One of the LYCRA modifications. During production, Lycra thread, which is similar to rubber thread, is spun with various non-elastic yarns, either alone or in combination with each other (for example, polyamide, cotton, wool or acrylic).

Double wrap lycra. Another modification of LYCRA. The Lycra thread, which is similar to a rubber thread, is wrapped 2 times with different non-elastic yarns. Double covered lycra in tights and stockings makes them even better quality, they are smooth and soft to the touch, much more durable.

Lycra 3D (Lycra ЗD). The use of Lycra 3D is the latest technological advancement. Lycra threads are tied to each loop of the row, allowing the fabric to stretch in all directions. Tights made from Lycra 3D are equally elastic in width and length, which gives maximum comfort and freedom of movement; the tights seem to become a “second skin”. Such products have even greater resistance to “tightening”.

Microfiber is a fiber that got its name due to its thickness of several micrometers (1 micrometer is one thousandth of a millimeter). In the production of microfiber, polyamide and polyesters are used. Since microfiber threads are much thinner than ordinary ones, they create a much denser material, as a result of which the fabric becomes much stronger, retains heat better and does not allow wind to pass through. Tights with the addition of microfiber retain heat perfectly, they do not wear out the areas on the toes and heels, they are pleasant to the skin, and appear more matte and less transparent.

If the MICROTEX® symbol is indicated on the tights, this means that microfiber threads under the MICROTEX® trademark have been added to the composition.

Cotton tights are designed for autumn and winter. Models with a lower density are suitable for autumn, and denser ones for the winter. Also, high-quality models must contain lycra, otherwise the tights will bunch up like an accordion on the knees and ankles. The warming effect of cotton tights is in no way inferior to wool tights. The differences between models with cotton and models with wool are that tights with cotton have a uniform, dense, opaque texture, and after washing will remain the same smooth, while tights with wool have a looser, translucent texture and will fluff up a little after washing.

Tights with six are designed for autumn and winter. These tights provide good warmth by stimulating blood flow to the skin, acting on the principle of woolen socks. Quality products must contain at least 55% wool. The warmest products can contain up to 97% wool, the rest is elastane (preferably lycra). Tights with wool have a looser translucent texture than tights with cotton and may fluff up a little after washing.

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Wool and cotton

Cotton threads can be added to wool tights. The addition of cotton makes wool tights softer and more pleasant to the touch, and they also become more durable.

Acrylic

Acrylic tights are designed for the cold season and are an economical option. Acrylic is an artificial analogue of wool; one of the disadvantages of products with acrylic is the rapid appearance of pellets, and therefore a rapid loss of presentation. We can recommend wearing tights with acrylic, for example, under pants in winter.

All women repeatedly face such a problem as arrows and holes in nylon tights. This unpleasant moment happens so often that sometimes you just don’t know how to deal with it. Moreover, this simply necessary wardrobe item forces us more and more often to buy a new, better product, and this is good for our pockets. This is probably why many fashionistas find it quite difficult to say goodbye to another pair of once-loved, accidentally torn tights. Is it possible to extend their life by transforming them into a new creation? Of course! These tights can make original and chic DIY stockings, leggings, knee socks, gloves, a gag and many other interesting little things. Now we will tell you, you don’t know how to make stockings from tights with your own hands.

Materials and tools

To transform your favorite tights into new stockings or leggings, we will need some materials. Some will be taken from the base, and the rest will be auxiliary tools. So, before starting work, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:

• One pair of tights.
• A spool of thread to match the product.
• Thin needle.
• Scissors.
• Wide elastic band that will hold the stockings on the leg.
• Satin ribbon or lace for decoration.

Let's get started

Now we will learn how to sew stockings from tights, and we will begin the process of alteration itself. It consists of several important steps:

• First, we need to turn the tights inside out. This will give the finished product a neat finish.
• Now we need to make a mark on the top of the tights that you chose yourself. We recommend cutting the tights at the very top, at the crotch level. So the stockings will definitely not be short.
• Next, we cut off the top of the tights so that we end up with two identical stockings. For this we need sharp scissors. We do the same manipulation with the second part of the tights.

Important! We cut it carefully, understanding that nylon is a rather delicate material.

• The edge of the already cut stocking needs to be scorched with fire, in other words, soldered. This way the product will not unravel. For these purposes, you can use matches, a lighter or a candle fire.

• To prevent an arrow from forming along the cut line during wearing, it is necessary to sew a not too tight elastic band to the very edge of the stocking. This will allow the finished stockings to stay firmly on the leg. By the way, you don’t have to buy elastic, but use elastic from the same tights. It just needs to be carefully cut, divided into two parts and sewn to the top of the stockings. Everything is extremely simple!

Important! The threads to make classic stockings from tights must be the same color as the tights. If you like experiments - please! You can take elastic and threads of a completely different color, or combine stitches in different colors.

• The edge of the stockings can be finished with different stitches, for example, zigzag or machine stitching. The main thing is that in the end the product on the front side is clean and without puffs.

Important! When sewing on nylon, you do not need to tighten the stitches too much and you should not make large spaces between them. In this case, the seam will be rough and not entirely neat. More attentiveness, diligence, and you will succeed.

• If desired, we decorate the finished stockings with ribbons, rhinestones and lace. These elements will give the product some piquancy and tenderness.

That's the whole process of converting tights into stockings. Agree, it’s easy to make stockings with your own hands from tights.

Additional accessories

You can also make suspenders to go with your stockings - it's not that difficult. To do this you will need lace, a decorative elastic band and a swimsuit clasp or clip:

1. We cut out triangles from the lace and sew them on the sides.
2. Next, we sew suspenders to the top, and a clip to them.

Voila! The charming belt is ready! It will complement your newly made stockings perfectly.

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So, dear women, do not rush to throw away your torn, old, but beloved tights. Making stockings with your own hands is quite possible. You can also use them to make a lot of useful, interesting, and, most importantly, necessary things with your own hands. They can be used to decorate the interior, in the garden, in the kitchen, in the nursery and even in the home medicine cabinet.

The nylon used in the manufacture of tights initially has a light transparent and durable appearance. The elasticity of nylon is much higher than the elasticity of silk thread. The strength of nylon thread depends on strict adherence to the necessary parameters and characteristics during its manufacture. Nylon threads with a diameter of 0.10 mm can withstand 0.60 kg of weight.

Manufacturing process

Today, the highest quality polyamide materials are used to produce high-quality nylon tights. They are characterized by increased strength. The technology used in the production of nylon tights is a rather complex process that requires a large number of different equipment.

Production stages

How are nylon tights made? Production processes include certain processing stages, such as: for knitting 2 tube-shaped blanks, special devices are used. It takes approximately 1–2 minutes to knit 2 pieces. Then, in the next production stage, various sewing operations are performed. Use sewing machines that have a flat seam function. After this, the product is painted on a special dyeing device.

Main equipment used

Use devices with needle selection for each system (using a monomagnet). They have the ability to create different loop variations using loop-forming wedges controlled by a stepper motor.

The device has electronic control of the functions performed and diagnostics of all processes that are in operation. The required dimensions, images and their location are made using a programming device on which specialized software is installed.

"Oh! What legs! Wash, shave and fuck off!” - in the last century, this is how my peers teased girls from a rival group. Nylon tights were the limit of desire for young coquettes, because the period of total shortage “dictated the fashion” for thread stockings... Thank God, the shortage has come to an end, like the last century. How are tights made from nylon thread in the 21st century?

What are nylon tights made from?

A thin, almost cobweb-like item of women's clothing today is made from super-strong nylon thread with the addition of super-stretchable lycra thread in a certain percentage. By the way, the name of the polyamide thread comes from the first letters of the names of two cities “NewYork London - NYLon” - nylon, and quickly took root in the everyday life of fashionistas, regardless of their native language.

Lycra has the ability to stretch up to 6 times its original length and return to its original position unchanged for its aesthetic qualities. Both threads are achievements of the chemical industry.

How to make nylon tights

Having dealt with the threads for the production of women's clothing, let's see how nylon tights are made. A nylon thread twists a lycra thread several hundred times to create strong and soft products for graceful women's legs. The thread prepared in this way is installed on a knitting machine, which will knit the stocking tube from the waistband to the toe of the product.

With modern equipment, one half of the tights - the stocking tube - is knitted within 2-3 minutes. Then, using special sewing machines or overlockers, the two pieces are sewn together using a flat seam. After this, the tights are painted in the color chosen by the production designer and, of course, undergo production drying. Then the tights are ironed, folded several times and packed using packaging machines. Naturally, all operations are performed automatically, on the conveyor belt of hosiery factories.

Modern manufacturers spare no expense in developing new colors of tights with different types of knitting patterns and patterns along the entire length of the stocking tube. Manufacturers began to pay special attention to the additional functions of women's tights. For example, tights with a “Brazilian butt” effect. Such a product from the hosiery industry will help make a woman’s dream of a high and elastic heel come true without tedious workouts in the gym. True, if in fact the butt is dragging along the asphalt, then, having taken off such tights, it will end up there again. But as long as a woman is wearing tights with a “Brazilian butt” effect, she will feel like the queen of a South American carnival.