DIY Hosiery Stain Removal Guide 

DIY Hosiery Stain Removal Guide

Hosiery is made with thinner, more delicate fibers than other clothing like jeans or sweaters. So when it comes to the care of hosiery, it’s really important to exercise extra care. When your hosiery becomes stained, scrubbing too hard or using harsh chemical stain removers can degrade and hurt the fibers. To protect your hosiery from damage, it’s important to understand how to wash them and remove stains. Here is our guide to DIY hosiery stain removal.

Wash Your Hosiery

Start by filling a large bowl with warm water. Add the recommended amount of a gentle detergent. We recommend a hosiery-specific wash like Ames Walker. It’s best to wear gloves but if you don’t, remove any jewelry from your hands. You don’t want it catching and tearing. Place your hosiery in the bowl. Use your hands to gently wash the legs, waistband, and feet. While washing, inspect the hosiery for any stains. If you notice any stains that are not lifting, you will need to apply a stain removal solution.

Stain Removal Solutions For Your Hosiery

Depending on the type of stain you will need to add a capful of the following solutions to your bowl: 

● Hydrogen Peroxide: Coffee, blood, fruit, and vegetable stains

● Club Soda: Red wine, grease, and mud

● White Vinegar: Grass, lotion, and sweat

● Isopropyl Alcohol: Ink, makeup, and paint

Let the solution sit to lift the stain. If needed, you can guide it along by gently scrubbing it with a paper towel. You want to use paper towels because they have weaker fibers than your hosiery. So if you accidentally scrub the stain too hard, the paper towel will pile and tear and not your hosiery.

Properly Drying Your Hosiery

Once the stain has lifted, lay out a large towel on a flat surface. Remove the hosiery from the bowl. You then will gently squeeze the hosiery to wring out any excess water. Once you are done, you will lay the hosiery out on the towel. Air dry your tights. Then fold and put away.

Using these washing and stain removal techniques will protect your hosiery from damage during the wash. It will also lift any of the common stains that can occur when wearing them. The best way to keep your hosiery looking great is to invest in quality hosiery from the start. At Hoiseree.com, we offer the finest quality European hosiery. With proper care, our hosiery will last you a lifetime. 

Seven Winter Tights To Keep You Warm All Season

Seven Winter Tights To Keep You Warm All Season

Cold temperatures won’t stop us from looking stylish this winter season. Thanks to winter tights, we can wear skirts, shorts, and dresses while still staying warm. Winter tights are also great to wear under your pants for an added layer of warmth. They are extremely flexible so they are even good to wear when doing outdoor winter activities. Here are seven of our favorite winter tights to help keep you warm.

1. Cette Opaque THERMAL TIGHTS 300 DEN with Warm Fleece Inner

With a thick, soft 300 denier, our Cette opaque tights have an added layer of warmth. The fleece lining helps keep you warm in the cold weather while also wicking away the sweat when you are back indoors.

2. Bellissima Everest 100 Winter Tights

Made with a blend of cotton and microfiber yarn, our Bellissima Everest winter tights are as soft as they are warm. They are perfect to wear for winter activity because they are made with durable and flexible fibers.

3. Calzitaly Fleeced Line Leather Leggings

Get the look of leather with the warmth of fleece with our Calzitaly Fleece leather leggings. Stylish, waterproof, and warm, these versatile leggings will quickly become a winter wardrobe staple. 

4. Silca Thermal Ice Winter Tights

Our Silca Thermal Ice Winter Tights are like a second skin. They are extremely thick, and flexible, and are ideal for keeping you warm during outdoor activities. We definitely recommend these for under your clothes when you’re out in the cold.

5. Trasparenze Dora Wool Rib Tights

Add both warmth and texture to your outfit with the Trasparenze Dora Wool Rib Tights. These sweater tights are fashionable and the ribbing locks in extra heat to keep you warm. 

6. Pompea Artica 120 Tights in Wool and Cotton

Perfect for a cold day, our breathable Pompea Artica tights will keep you warm without making you sweat. Available in two classic colors, these wool and cotton tights go with everything!

7. Omero Gea 100 Cashmere Wool Tights

For a more luxurious winter tight, try these Omera Gea tights made with cashmere and wool. They’re soft against your skin while also protecting you from cold outdoor temperatures. 

These seven seasonal tights are perfect to add to your wardrobe. They’ll help you stay both warm and stylish all winter long. For more winter tights, check out the selection at Hosieree.com. We offer the finest-quality, European-made tights in a variety of colors and styles. No matter what the season, we have the hosiery you need.

How To Protect Your Hosiery Against Runs And Tears

There is nothing worse than looking down and noticing you have a run in your tights. Well, except when you get a run while putting on your tights. Fortunately, these are both avoidable scenarios if you know how to properly wear and care for your hosiery. Here are our tips to prevent your hosiery from getting runs, tears, and piling.

1. Buy High-Quality Tights

Although drugstore tights have a lower cost, they are made with inferior fibers. So they get damaged very easily and quickly. Over time, you will have to continuously replace them. Ultimately, the replacement costs add up to more than the cost of a pair of tights that will last for years. The University of Georgia has a really helpful guide to fiber quality to help you select high-quality tights. You can also buy your hosiery from a quality supplier.

2. Buy The Right-Sized Tights

Tights that are too tight will stretch the fibers to their limit. This makes them more susceptible to breakage, tears, and damage like runs. If they are too big, they will sag which can lead to excess friction on the fabric, causing piling and tears. Make sure to read the size guide when purchasing hosiery.

3. Wash By Hand

Most tights can be put in the washing machine and survive. However, it’s not the best thing for them. When fibers are wet, they are more susceptible to damage. The spin of the washing machine can put excess pressure on the hosiery fibers risking runs and tears. If they are washed with other clothing, they can be torn by buttons, zippers, and stiffer fibers. Washing by hand in warm water with a gentle cleanser will protect the fibers.

4. Keep Clear Nail Polish With You

One of the best ways to prevent runs is to catch them while they are still small holes. When you get a small hole or tear in your hosiery, apply a small dab of clear nail polish. This will lock the fibers into place, preventing any further runs and tears from forming. When you wear hosiery, keep a small bottle of clear nail polish with you and you can prevent the damage from getting worse.

These tips will help you keep your hosiery in excellent condition. For the highest quality hosiery, check out the selection at Hoiseree.com. We offer the finest quality products from the most well-known European hosiery manufacturers. When cared for properly, our hosiery will last you a lifetime.

Eight Statement Tights To Elevate Your Look This Season

Eight Statement Tights To Elevate Your Look This Season

Bold is back this season! After the neutral and military-style looks dominated the runways in the last few years, the fashion world has shifted to embrace bright colors and bold, graphic prints. Statement tights are having a big moment with celebs from Jenna Ortega to Victoria Beckham seen sporting vivid hosiery this season. Inspired by the statement hosiery of the late 1990s and early 2000s, the trend is all about going big and bold. To add a vibrant statement to your wardrobe here are eight statement tights you’ll love: 

Cette ECO 50 Opaque Recycled Tights

Perfect for monochrome and contrasting color outfit statements, our opaque 50 denier tights are perfect for this season. Made with recycled fibers, they’re also eco-friendly. 

Marilyn Emma U09 Pattern Tights

Our 90s-inspired tights give the illusion of tattoo-covered legs without the painful commitment of getting tattoos. They’re perfect for making an edgy, bold alternative statement.

Pompea Catherine Fashion Tights with Back Seam

Want to make a statement but your style is more conservative or laid back than bold? Our Pompea Catherine tights are 80 denier black opaque with a subtle neon seam down the back. 

Gabriella Tights Verde

Lush, colorful Monstera leaf patches stand out on our Gabriella black transparent fashion tights. They’re ideal for taking a simple outfit and turning it into a trendy, tropical fit.

Fiore Sweetheart Sheer Tights

You don’t get a bolder print than our adorable Fiore Sweetheart. The large heart print will have everyone falling in love with your outfit. 

Rox Geometric Pattern Tights

Available in three bold color combos, our Rox Geometric pattern tights match almost any outfit. Pair with other bold color pieces or let the tights speak for themselves. 

Girardi Mood Fashion Tights

Looking to make your bold statement with print mixing this season? The striking red and black chevron on the Giardi Mood fashion tights will match beautifully with other prints. 

Trasparenze Hamadryas Leggings

Want to make a pastel statement? Our beautiful Transparence Hamadryas watercolor floral tights are eye-catching but make a softer statement.

No matter what type of statement you’d like to make this season, our statement tights will help you do it. Available in a wide range of styles and colors, our high-quality European hosiery will last you for many seasons to come. Visit the Products section of our website to explore more of the bold, fun statement tights we have in stock at Hoiseree.com.