One of the biggest challenges for hosiery fans is how to wash tights and stockings after each wash, without damaging them. It’s particularly important to find the right approach if you invest in high-quality tights, which can be expensive. So what’s the right approach?
Whether you’re a fan of colourful opaque fashion tights or classic fishnet tights, this is what you need to know.
Why tights need special care
Delicate 15 denier tights and fishnet tights //www.bettertights.com/collections/fishnet-tight can easily snag during the washing process, so they have to be treated with real care.
How often should you wash tights?
Interestingly, you don’t need to wash your tights after every use. Once every two to three wears is just fine. If you want to refresh the feet, you can just spot wash them. Some tights can even last up to six wears before they need washing, according to manufacturers.
Why handwash tights?
The best way to care for your tights as you wash them, is to do a hand wash. This offers the gentle and delicate handling that you won’t get in a washing machine! Take off your jewellery and avoid long nails or anything that can snag the delicate fibre of the tights.
Use a sink of lukewarm water but don’t make it too hot or the shape of the tights may alter. A cup of laundry detergent is great, but if you can find one for delicates all the better. Turn the tights inside out and then gently scrub them before allowing the tights to soak for ten minutes, rinsing them in cold water and then hanging them to dry.
Can you machine wash tights?
You can, on a delicate wash and in a mesh bag. Again, use a delicate detergent and treat them very carefully. The important thing is not to tumble dry the tights afterwards or they will end up damaged and in a knotted ball!
These tips will help you to get better results from your tights and make sure they last for longer, whilst being fresh and clean!