Hosiery Denier Guide: Picking the Coverage That’s Right for You

The degree of coverage provided by your hosiery is determined by denier. Keep these numbers in mind:

• Less than 10 denier - Ultra Sheer
  Ideal for achieving a bare leg look
• 10-20 denier – Sheer
  Perfect for everyday wear, especially during summer
• 21-40 denier - Semi-Opaque
  Gives your legs more coverage, but your skin remains quite visible
• 41-69 denier – Opaque
  Gives great coverage, and your skin will be less visible
• 70-99 denier - Thick Opaque
  Extra durable, ideal for keeping your legs protected from the elements, gives your legs a clear outline
• 100 denier plus - Mega Thick Opaque
  Perfect for winter, great alternatives to leggings and woolly tights; gives legs complete coverage.

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