Monday, 30 June 2014
SmooFit men's tights from Japan Part 2
Here are some further images of the SmooFit men's tights from Japan.
Sunday, 29 June 2014
SmooFit men's tights from Japan
I have recently been made aware of a brand of men's tights from Japan called SmooFit.
The tights are clearly designed with men in mind with a fly opening, reinforced toe and other features.
As far as I know they are not available anywhere apart from Japan.
At least this shows that men's tights are developing globally, and more and more hosiery manufacturers are catering for us.
If any Hosiery For Men readers have any more information about this brand, please share it. This blog does have Japanese readers so hopefully some of you will be in touch.
Here are some images of SmooFit men's tights. I will post more shortly.
The tights are clearly designed with men in mind with a fly opening, reinforced toe and other features.
As far as I know they are not available anywhere apart from Japan.
At least this shows that men's tights are developing globally, and more and more hosiery manufacturers are catering for us.
If any Hosiery For Men readers have any more information about this brand, please share it. This blog does have Japanese readers so hopefully some of you will be in touch.
Here are some images of SmooFit men's tights. I will post more shortly.
New Hanes Hosiery website redesigned
Our USA-based readers will be interested to know about the redesigned Hanes Hosiery website.
Hanes tights are not easy to find in the UK but if they were I think I would try the Silk Reflections Pure Bliss Opaque Tights and the Silk Reflections Opaque Tight With Comfort Stretch Panty.
Hanes tights are not easy to find in the UK but if they were I think I would try the Silk Reflections Pure Bliss Opaque Tights and the Silk Reflections Opaque Tight With Comfort Stretch Panty.
Saturday, 28 June 2014
Just arrived: Spanx Tight-End Tights
Hosiery retailer My Tights have just sent me a pair of the Spanx Tight-End Tights to trial and review for Hosiery For Men readers.
This will be the first time we have had an opportunity to trial Spanx tights. A review will be published soon.
This will be the first time we have had an opportunity to trial Spanx tights. A review will be published soon.
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Reviewed: Marks and Spencer Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights
We have reviewed a number of styles of tights sold by the iconic British retailer Marks and Spencer, including:
Marks and Spencer Autograph 100 Luxury Satin Touch Tights
Marks and Spencer Bodysensor 60 Denier Opaque Tights
Marks and Spencer Autograph 60 Denier Velvet Touch Opaque Tights
I recently purchased the Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights and here is a review for Hosiery For Men readers.
Materials and features
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights are made in Italy and are part of Mark and Spencer's premium Autograph range. Tights in the Autograph range tend to be more expensive, but have a reputation for much higher quality.
Like most of the opaque tights in the Autograph range, this style is packaged in a simple card enclosure. It's a bit basic compared with other more upmarket brands, but it does mean you can touch the fabric if shopping in a Marks and Spencer store.
The fabric is 55% Cotton, 34% Polyamide and 11% Elastane Lycra.
Seams are flat. The Large size, that I tested, has a cotton gusset, with no rear comfort panel.
Toes are reinforced.
The waistband is described by Marks and Spencer as a 'comfort waistband.' It is 3.5 cm wide and provides good support.
The brief is deep and comfortable, with the waistband easily stretching above the waist and hips.
Fit and sizing
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights are available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X Large.
I tested the Large size. I always choose the Large size in Marks and Spencer tights as they are designed to fit taller people. In this case you can see that the height range is 5'10" to 6'0".
These tights provided a good fit for my 5'10" height. They have a decent amount of stretch and the Elastane/Lycra ensures that they mould themselves snugly around your legs.
They have a nice, smooth feel and an even matt appearance with no wrinkling..
The brief is quite deep and come comfortable over the waist.
I would have liked just a little more length in the leg. Although the size char indicate the Large size extends to 6'0", I am note sure that this style would suit very tall men and women.
Leg length is excellent, and the fit overall was really superb. The Elastane content in the knit provides for a lovely close fit on the leg, with no wrinkling at all.
Colour range
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tight are available in just two colours: Black and Charcoal.
I tested a pair in Black.
Price and availability
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights are priced at £6.00.
Conclusion
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights are good quality and reasonably priced cotton tights.
They are a good choice if you need a lighter cotton tight to wear on cooler days or under trousers as an additional layer. They would be perfect in place of cotton socks with their matt appearance.
I also found that the fabric breathed very well giving these tights good climate control qualities.
However my first choice for cotton tights would still be the Falke Cotton Touch Tights or the Aristoc Luxury 120 Cotton Sheen Tights.
Marks and Spencer Autograph 100 Luxury Satin Touch Tights
Marks and Spencer Bodysensor 60 Denier Opaque Tights
Marks and Spencer Autograph 60 Denier Velvet Touch Opaque Tights
I recently purchased the Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights and here is a review for Hosiery For Men readers.
Materials and features
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights are made in Italy and are part of Mark and Spencer's premium Autograph range. Tights in the Autograph range tend to be more expensive, but have a reputation for much higher quality.
Like most of the opaque tights in the Autograph range, this style is packaged in a simple card enclosure. It's a bit basic compared with other more upmarket brands, but it does mean you can touch the fabric if shopping in a Marks and Spencer store.
The fabric is 55% Cotton, 34% Polyamide and 11% Elastane Lycra.
Seams are flat. The Large size, that I tested, has a cotton gusset, with no rear comfort panel.
Toes are reinforced.
The waistband is described by Marks and Spencer as a 'comfort waistband.' It is 3.5 cm wide and provides good support.
The brief is deep and comfortable, with the waistband easily stretching above the waist and hips.
Fit and sizing
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights are available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X Large.
I tested the Large size. I always choose the Large size in Marks and Spencer tights as they are designed to fit taller people. In this case you can see that the height range is 5'10" to 6'0".
These tights provided a good fit for my 5'10" height. They have a decent amount of stretch and the Elastane/Lycra ensures that they mould themselves snugly around your legs.
They have a nice, smooth feel and an even matt appearance with no wrinkling..
The brief is quite deep and come comfortable over the waist.
I would have liked just a little more length in the leg. Although the size char indicate the Large size extends to 6'0", I am note sure that this style would suit very tall men and women.
Leg length is excellent, and the fit overall was really superb. The Elastane content in the knit provides for a lovely close fit on the leg, with no wrinkling at all.
Colour range
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tight are available in just two colours: Black and Charcoal.
I tested a pair in Black.
Price and availability
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights are priced at £6.00.
Conclusion
The Autograph 40 Denier Luxury Fine Cotton Tights are good quality and reasonably priced cotton tights.
They are a good choice if you need a lighter cotton tight to wear on cooler days or under trousers as an additional layer. They would be perfect in place of cotton socks with their matt appearance.
I also found that the fabric breathed very well giving these tights good climate control qualities.
However my first choice for cotton tights would still be the Falke Cotton Touch Tights or the Aristoc Luxury 120 Cotton Sheen Tights.
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Just arrived: Oroblu Satin 60 Denier Tights
I just purchased a pair of the Oroblu Satin 60 Denier Tights in the sale at Luxury Legs.
Oroblu are one of the very best European hosiery brands. Their products are always excellent quality and the sizing is generous as well.
The service from Luxury Legs was excellent as always. Not only was the despatch quick, but the tights also arrived beautifully wrapped. A free Oroblu hosiery washing bag was included as well!
The service from Luxury Legs was excellent as always. Not only was the despatch quick, but the tights also arrived beautifully wrapped. A free Oroblu hosiery washing bag was included as well!
Monday, 23 June 2014
Reviewed: Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights
Stockings HQ is an online hosiery retailer selling a very large range of tights, including many top brands.
They kindly sent Hosiery For Men another sample from the superb Italian-made Nylonica brand, which is available exclusively at Stockings HQ and Pantyhose HQ.
We have already published reviews of:
Nylonica Linea Lusso microfibre 20 tights
Nylonica Linea Lusso Silk 70 opaque microfibre tights
Nylonica Linea Lusso Silk 40 opaque microfibre tights
We now focus on the Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights.
Materials and features
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are described by Stockings HQ as 'soft and stylish opaque tights to help keep you warm on cooler days.'
As with other styles in the Nylonica Linea Lusso range, they are attractively packaged. The rear of the packaging provides useful sizing information.
These are 70 denier tights made in Italy, like the rest of the Nylonica range.
The fabric is 79% Polyamide (nylon), 19% Elastane (double covered Lycra) and 3% Cotton.
In appearance the tights have a deep, dark black colour. Coverage is even, although perhaps not totally opaque in areas that are stretched slightly more such as knees and thighs.
They are completely sheer to waist. Legs are shaped at the heel, and toes are reinforced.
Seams are flat throughout and of excellent quality. The 4-X Large size I tested has a rear comfort panel made from a slightly denser, and stronger fabric.
The waistband is 4cm wide and and comfortable.
Fit and sizing
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are available in three sizes:
I tested the 4-X Large size, which according to the packaging fits up to 5'10".
I managed to get a good snug fit with these tights. The high Elastane/Lycra content ensures that the fabric clings closely to every curve.
However, unlike the Nylonica Linea Lusso Silk 70 tights, I didn't feel that the Classica 70s would suit anyone taller than 5'10". The sizing information is certainly accurate, but this style has much less stretch than the Silk 70s.
I also felt that the brief, although fitting comfortably, had slightly less depth than the Silk 70 style. In general then, these are not tights that would suit very tall or bulky men.
Colour range
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are available in Black only. That is the shade that I tested.
Price and availability
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are available from Stockings HQ for £10.95. At Pantyhose HQ they are priced at: $15.71.
If you buy two pairs there is a 15% discount.
Delivery from Stockings HQ is free in the UK if you spend more than £50.00.
Conclusion
This is the first review we have published of the Nylonica Linea Classica range. Our previous reviews have focused on the Linea Lusso range.
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are certainly very good quality opaque tights in every respect: lovely fabric, well-made and comfortable to wear. They definitely reflect the quality that we have seen so far in other Nylonica styles that we have trialled and reviewed.
For my size, I found them to be just very slightly on the smaller side. But those those smaller than 5'10" in height, these are likely to work very well indeed.
I personally prefer the Nylonica Linea Lusso Silk 70 opaque microfibre tights, which are absolutely one of the most beautifully made, luxurious and comfortable pairs of tights I have ever worn, and which are definitely worth the higher price.
They kindly sent Hosiery For Men another sample from the superb Italian-made Nylonica brand, which is available exclusively at Stockings HQ and Pantyhose HQ.
We have already published reviews of:
Nylonica Linea Lusso microfibre 20 tights
Nylonica Linea Lusso Silk 70 opaque microfibre tights
Nylonica Linea Lusso Silk 40 opaque microfibre tights
We now focus on the Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights.
Materials and features
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are described by Stockings HQ as 'soft and stylish opaque tights to help keep you warm on cooler days.'
As with other styles in the Nylonica Linea Lusso range, they are attractively packaged. The rear of the packaging provides useful sizing information.
These are 70 denier tights made in Italy, like the rest of the Nylonica range.
The fabric is 79% Polyamide (nylon), 19% Elastane (double covered Lycra) and 3% Cotton.
In appearance the tights have a deep, dark black colour. Coverage is even, although perhaps not totally opaque in areas that are stretched slightly more such as knees and thighs.
They are completely sheer to waist. Legs are shaped at the heel, and toes are reinforced.
Seams are flat throughout and of excellent quality. The 4-X Large size I tested has a rear comfort panel made from a slightly denser, and stronger fabric.
The waistband is 4cm wide and and comfortable.
Fit and sizing
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are available in three sizes:
- 2/Medium
- 3/Large
- 4/X Large
I tested the 4-X Large size, which according to the packaging fits up to 5'10".
I managed to get a good snug fit with these tights. The high Elastane/Lycra content ensures that the fabric clings closely to every curve.
However, unlike the Nylonica Linea Lusso Silk 70 tights, I didn't feel that the Classica 70s would suit anyone taller than 5'10". The sizing information is certainly accurate, but this style has much less stretch than the Silk 70s.
I also felt that the brief, although fitting comfortably, had slightly less depth than the Silk 70 style. In general then, these are not tights that would suit very tall or bulky men.
Colour range
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are available in Black only. That is the shade that I tested.
Price and availability
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are available from Stockings HQ for £10.95. At Pantyhose HQ they are priced at: $15.71.
If you buy two pairs there is a 15% discount.
Delivery from Stockings HQ is free in the UK if you spend more than £50.00.
Conclusion
This is the first review we have published of the Nylonica Linea Classica range. Our previous reviews have focused on the Linea Lusso range.
The Nylonica Linea Classica Opaque 70 tights are certainly very good quality opaque tights in every respect: lovely fabric, well-made and comfortable to wear. They definitely reflect the quality that we have seen so far in other Nylonica styles that we have trialled and reviewed.
For my size, I found them to be just very slightly on the smaller side. But those those smaller than 5'10" in height, these are likely to work very well indeed.
I personally prefer the Nylonica Linea Lusso Silk 70 opaque microfibre tights, which are absolutely one of the most beautifully made, luxurious and comfortable pairs of tights I have ever worn, and which are definitely worth the higher price.
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