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Body Shapers |
Sheer or opaque undergarments that provide
maximum support for the tummy, hips, thighs, and derrière |
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Control Top |
Sheer or opaque pantyhose usually made with
Spandex; provides extra support and a slimming effect. |
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Denier |
The weight of the yarn per unit length; the
lower the denier, the lighter the yarn and the sheerer the hose. |
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Garter Belt |
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Gusset |
Industry term to describe the sewn-in crotch
panel of pantyhose; can be all nylon, all cotton, or a mix of both. |
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Knee High |
Hosiery with elastic tops that extend from the
foot to below the knee. |
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Lycra |
Registered trademark for the Spandex fiber;
offers superior stretch in all styles of hosiery, as well as better fit,
support, and shape retention. |
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Matte |
A lusterless hosiery finish without shine. |
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Nylon |
Man-made synthetic fiber known for its strength,
durability, elasticity, and easy cleaning. |
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Opaque |
A heavier less see-through hosiery. |
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Pantyhose |
Stockings and panty in one waist-high garment;
usually synonymous with sheer rather than opaque hosiery. |
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Plus Size |
Hosiery for fuller figures; also known as Queen
Size. |
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Reinforced |
Usually refers to the toe portion; strengthened
with heavier yarns. |
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Sandaltoe |
Hosiery with a sheer toe to be worn with
open-toed shoes; also known as Sandalfoot. |
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Seamless |
Hosiery without seams. |
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Sheers
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Hosiery that is see-through; fashioned from 7
denier to 20 denier yarns. |
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Sheer-to-Waist |
Hosiery without visible reinforcement or panty
lines. |
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Spandex |
Man-made fiber that can stretch to over five
times its size and fully recover its shape. |
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Stockings |
Hosiery that extends to the upper thigh and must
be held up with garters or a garter belt. |
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Thigh-Highs |
Hosiery that extends to the upper thigh and is
held in place usually by a lace-covered elastic band; can also be worn with
a garter belt. |
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Tights |
Heavy opaque hosiery usually made from 40 denier
or greater yarn. |
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Ultra Sheer |
The sheerest possible hosiery made with 20
denier or less yarn. |
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