The key to longevity when it comes to your hosiery is how you’re caring for it when you’re not wearing it. It’s only natural to want your favorite pairs of European hose to last forever, and we at Hosieree.com have just the fresh tips to give your hosiery a nice, long life. Keeping your hosiery fresh doesn’t always mean going through a wash process, but when it does – it pays to know how to treat your hosiery right.

First and foremost, you don’t have to wash your hosiery in between each wear. For some pairs of hose, like our Franco Bombana Lana Merino Wool Tights, it actually benefits your hosiery to allow them to breathe over re-washing again and again. If your hosiery is still in great shape after a day or evening out, you may opt for refreshing your hose instead of putting them through yet another wash cycle. There are a couple ways to do this. First, if the weather permits, you can simply lay your hosiery flat outside, allowing a bit of fresh air to run through your hosiery. If weather is not permitting, you can lay our hosiery flat to dry by a fan, providing an “artificial” wind that gives the same fresh air effect.

It’s important to remember that hosiery and your dryer do not mix. Dryers, even on the most delicate setting, are harsh on the delicate fibers of your hose, potentially shortening their lifespan dramatically. When drying or refreshing hosiery, laying flat to dry is always the answer.

If you are washing your hosiery, rather than simply airing out between wears, how you approach your wash will make all the difference. Use lukewarm water, a gentle detergent, and keep in mind the delicate nature of your hosiery when working the detergent through the fibers. Once washed, lay on a clean, soft towel, roll the towel up to clear excess moisture from the hosiery, and then lay flat to air dry completely.

How you care for your hosiery will directly impact how long your favorite pairs will last. To find your next favorite pair, see what we have in stock at Hosieree.com today.