Stockings




Garment & Textile · Innerwear

Stockings

Sheer hosiery for legs, ending at thigh.

Category: Innerwear Origin: Europe/USA Era: Modern (1940s)
Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/ˈstɑkɪŋz/ 🇬🇧 UK/ˈstɒkɪŋz/

Definition

Sheer hosiery for legs, ending at thigh.

Industrialist View

Nylon 10–30 denier; Lycra top.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Self-supporting (silicone band) or garter.

Construction & Use

Ultra-sheer = 5-10 denier.

Related Terms

Tights, Pantyhose, Hosiery

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