The premium Ultimate brand is giving lots of established top hosiery brands a run for their money. But Aristoc's core best-selling opaque range also deserves your attention.
Aristoc sent us their new 80 Denier Opaque Tights from the range to try out.
Packaging
Packaging is the standard design for the Aristoc opaques core range.
The tights are held in a simple card clasp designed for retail display. Yes, it's basic but it does the job perfectly well, and there is no plastic used.
Material and features
The Aristoc 80 Denier Opaque Tights are made in Ukraine. You might be wondering if the quality is as good as tights from Aristoc made in Italy. But rest assured, the manufacture standard is high and Aristoc told me that they have very rigorous quality control.
All the improved features that Artistoc have built into their recent producers are present so let's summarise them:
- Quality microfibre yarn
- A soft handle
- Flat seams
- Cotton gusset
- Comfortable waistband
The thing you will notice immediately once you get to touch them, is how incredibly soft they are. Lots of premium opaques feel soft these days, but these are next-level soft!
The brief is nice and deep, and measures 26cm from the top of the waist to the crotch.
The waistband is 3.5cm wide. In that extra touch of quality that we like, an Aristoc tag has been sewn onto the inside of the waistband.
Toes are rounded and have no reinforcement.
On the leg, appearance is matt. Opaque coverage is total and even.
Sizing, fit and wearing experience
The Aristoc 80 Denier Opaque Tights are available in three sizes:
- Small / Medium
- Medium /Large
- Extra Large
I wore them in the Extra Large size.
These tights were just so easy to get on. Aristoc have got their sizing just right, so there is no need for over-stretching or pulling. The tights just go on and sit in place comfortably. There is excellent stretch and elasticity.
Fit for me was just perfect. The brief stretched over the waist and hips easily, and the waistband gripped well without any constriction or discomfort.
Did I mention how soft they are? These 80 denier opaques fit wonderfully on the leg, aided by the 9% Elastane, and are so soft you won't be able to stop touching them!
Colour range
The Aristoc 80 Denier Opaque Tights are available in Black only.
Price and availability
The Aristoc 80 Denier Opaque Tights are priced at £10.00.
They can be purchased directly from the Aristoc website.
They are also available from our recommended retailer UK Tights.
Hosiery retailer Tights Tights Tights also now has them in stock.
Conclusion
The Aristoc 80 Denier Opaque Tights are great quality with all the features (flat seams etc) that you would expect for a premium product.
I was really impressed with the exceptional comfort. For guys considering buying Artistoc opaques, the fit is not a hit and miss affair as Aristoc have clearly worked to make sure that the sizing works for us too.
And they cost just £10.00. This is a genuine bargain.
The 80 denier opaques are also available as knee highs and hold ups.
Do take a look at the rest of the new Aristoc opaque range. There are 30 denier, 60 denier and 100 denier tights in sizes up to Extra Large as well. The new Rib Opaque tights also look great.
Excellent, excellent, excellent news. I love Aristoc opaques, they were my first ever purchase 30 odd years ago and I've always liked them. I think that, in general, many of the manufacturers have raised their game as technology in yarn creation improves and contributes to garments with greater comfort. It's fantastic to see brands such as Aristoc create quality products at such an affordable price-point too... Now to convince them that there's an alternative dye spectrum beyond default 'black'.
ReplyDeleteThanks for another excellent review.
George