Choose tights by the coverage you want, the maker's size chart and the care directions on the exact garment. Swedish Stockings says lower denier tights are thinner and more sheer, while higher denier pairs are more opaque; its product range includes 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 100 denier examples. Use each maker's product description rather than treating those numbers as universal opacity cutoffs.
Denier is one label hosiery makers use to describe tights, but it does not replace the brand’s own coverage description, fit chart or care label. Compare the exact range and model before choosing sheer or opaque coverage.
Compare coverage labels
| Swedish Stockings denier examples | Maker guidance and buyer check |
|---|---|
| 15 and 20 denier | The guide says lower denier is thinner and more sheer. Compare the exact style’s coverage description and photos. |
| 30 and 40 denier | Current products in the range use these labels. Read the maker’s coverage notes for the exact style. |
| 50, 60 and 100 denier | The guide describes higher denier as more opaque than sheer pairs. Check the exact product because design and material details still matter. |
These numbers are examples from Swedish Stockings’ current guide and product listings. Compare the product page and photos for another maker instead of carrying the same denier ranges over to every tights line.
Check fit and construction
Use the size chart for the exact style and review the maker’s guidance for height or body measurements. Compare waistband and toe details, seams and any reinforcement described on the product page. Denier alone does not specify every construction feature or how a particular pair will fit.
Follow the garment’s care label
Swedish Stockings recommends cold or 30 degree delicate washing in a mesh bag for its tights and air drying. The brand’s guidance is specific to its range; check the label attached to your pair before washing. Our clothing care-symbol guide explains how to read the wash, bleach, drying, ironing and professional-care symbols.
Our clothing fabric guide covers fiber labels and material choices. Browse women’s clothing for more fit and care guides.
Official references
Common questions
What denier tights are opaque?
There is no universal denier cutoff for opacity. Swedish Stockings says lower denier tights are thinner and more sheer and higher denier pairs are more opaque; compare the maker's description for the exact style.
Do higher denier tights always look more opaque?
Swedish Stockings describes higher denier pairs as more opaque than its sheer styles, but one number does not describe every product feature. Compare the maker's description, photos and construction details for the exact tights.
How do I choose a tights size?
Use the brand's size chart for the exact style and compare its height or body-measurement guidance. Fit labels can differ across hosiery ranges.
How should I wash tights?
Follow the attached care label and maker's instructions. Swedish Stockings recommends a cold or 30 degree delicate wash in a mesh bag for its tights and advises air drying; other garments can differ.