DEN is a marking of denier unit that measures the thickness (or rather weight) of yarns.
According to a number which is mentioned in front of the abbreviation, you can estimate fineness of a product and it´s durability.
The lower value of DEN, the finer tights are. Classical pantyhose usually have 20 DEN.
Body part of a pantyhose
Tights can have a body part of a classical size going up to waist or lowered.
Hipster tights with lower waist are popular among younger generation in a connection with fashion of hipster trousers and skirts.
A body part can be reinforced in the following ways
- fully reinforced - so called design "Panty" which provides comfort feeling during wearing
- not reinforced either with reinforced part around the middle seam (tights with "T-band" in a body part) or without any reinforcement (sheer all through). Both types are suitable to be worn with a mini-skirt.
Leg length
Leg length is a visible part of a pantyhose. It can be transparent or opaque.
It is related to a thickness stated in DEN (please see above mentioned information about what the abbreviation means) which is written on packaging.
Gusset
Gusset makes a body part of pantyhose more stretchable. Makes wearing of tights comfortable. Kinds of gussets
- small gusset which improves the feeling of tension during wearing
- panel gusset making a body part more stretchable into width
- back and front panel gusset which brings real comfort to half-slim ladies
- maternity panel gusset which was made especially with regards to a body anatomy of pregnant women
Toe
There are two performances of a toe. It can be
- reinforced = more common variant, toe is well resistant to tering and eye running
- without reinforcement (so called sandal toe) suitable for shoes with opened toe, more elegant
Heel
Majority of tights usually does not have reinforced heel.
Reinforced heel is more resistant to tearing.
It will be appreciated mainly by women who have a problem with cracked heels.