Garment Care Guide - Better Tights Hosiery Care

At Better Tights, we design premium hosiery that combines durability, comfort, and sustainability. To help you get the most out of your tights, shorts, and leggings, follow our expert garment care guide below. Proper care will extend the life of your hosiery and keep your Better Tights looking flawless wear after wear.

 

How to Wash Your Tights & Hosiery

  • Hand wash recommended: To maintain the quality and longevity of your tights and anti-chafing shorts, gently hand wash in cold water with similar colours.
  • Machine washing (if needed): Place your Better Tights products inside a pillowcase or lingerie bag to prevent snagging and damage. Use a delicate cycle and low temperature.

 

Protecting Your Hosiery

Hosiery fabrics are delicate by nature. To avoid snags or holes:

  • Keep tights away from jewellery, rough surfaces, and sharp objects
  • Take extra care when putting on or removing your tights

A little attention goes a long way in preserving the look and feel of your hosiery.

 

Leggings Care Instructions

  • Turn leggings inside out before washing
  • Wash on a low heat, gentle cycle
  • Avoid tumble drying to maintain elasticity and fit

 

Drying & Fabric Care

  • Do not tumble dry Better Tights products
  • Gently squeeze out excess water and air dry flat
  • Avoid direct heat (such as radiators), as this can damage stretch and fabric integrity
  • Do not use fabric softener, as it can break down fibres and reduce durability

Fabric Composition

Our hosiery is crafted from high-quality blends for comfort and performance:

  • 80 denier opaque tights: 92% Nylon, 8% Elastane
  • 30 denier sheer tights: 87% Nylon, 13% Elastane
  • Anti-chafing shorts: 92% Nylon, 8% Elastane

 

Printed Tights Care

We recommend hand washing printed tights before first wear, as some colour transfer may occur. Please note that Better Tights cannot take responsibility for transfer-related issues.

 

By following these hosiery care tips, you’ll keep your Better Tights products looking smoother, lasting longer, and performing better, every single wear.

 

Find Your Better Fit

If you’re between sizes, we always recommend choosing the next size up for a more comfortable fit.

At Better, we believe tights should fit effortlessly—no squeezing, slipping, or discomfort.

 

Designed for Every Body

Our tights are made to suit every shape, size, and height, with a more thoughtful and inclusive approach than traditional “one-size-fits-all” hosiery.

We’ve created a range of sizes so you can find tights that truly fit your body—because tights should be treated like any other clothing item.

 

Comfort You Can Feel

Better tights are designed to:

Stay up all day

Avoid baggy ankles

Prevent sagging or digging in

Move comfortably with your body

Feel like a second skin

 

Size Guide

Use the size guide below to find your best fit. We recommend checking both your height and body shape to choose the size that will feel most comfortable and supportive.

Size guide

Height
Size <5'3 5'4 - 5'8 5'9 - 6'5
04 - 06 UNO DUE TRE
08 - 10 TRE TRE QUATTRO
12 - 14 QUATTRO QUATTRO CINQUE
16 - 18 CINQUE CINQUE SEI
20 - 22 SEI SEI SETTE
24 - 26 SEI SEI SETTE
28 - 36 SETTE SETTE SETTE