Leanne informed us about the new range of recycled tights now available from The Tights Club.
"They are made in Italy from pre and post-consumer recycled yarn, so they make use of fabric that would otherwise go to landfill. By doing so they not only save water and energy usage but also drastically reduce emissions because the creation of new nylon releases nitrous oxide which is a potent greenhouse gas. That’s why I felt that recycled was the way to go, rather than biodegradable – it addresses a lot of the issues around sustainability rather than just waste, including raw material usage and other forms of ecological damage."
We have received both styles to trial and review: the 50 Denier Recycled Tights and the 80 Denier Recycled Tights for review.
Our first review will focus on the The Tights Club 80 Denier Recycled Tights.
This is how The Tights Club describe the new 80 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights:
"Our ethically made 80 denier black tights are made from recycled yarn which reduces emissions, energy consumption and water usage and saves fabric that would otherwise have gone to landfill."
Packaging
The Tights Club stress that their packaging has also been thought through to be environmentally-friendly.
"We pack the new tights in just tissue paper which although coloured is fully recyclable and obviously lighter for transport."
The tissue paper wrapping is fastened with a sticker that provides information on the colour and size.
Materials and features
The Tights Club 80 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights have been designed in the UK and made in Italy.
The yarn has been created with 3D knitting technology to provide lots of stretch and and optimum fit.
As Leanne explains:
"Thanks to the 3D knitting technology they have a great stretch in all directions, so they should provide a good fit for all body shapes and stretch up as well as out for our taller customers! The 3D technology also makes the tights more durable which is another tick for sustainability."
The tights did not look very long as I removed them from the tissue paper, but they have tremendous stretch!
They are made from 88% Recycled Nylon and 12% Elastane. The feel is soft and velvety.
The brief measures 24cm from the top of the waistband to the crotch.
Seams are flat and there is a gusset.
They are not quite sheer to waist, having a reinforcement band at the very top of the thigh. This is barely noticeable when worn.
The waistband is 5.5cm wide.
Toes are rounded and have reinforcement.
Sizing, fit and wearing experience
The Tights Club 80 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights are available in six sizes:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
I wore a pair in Size 3.
Any worries that I initially had that the tights wouldn't be long enough in the leg were immediately dispelled. These tights have an impressive amount of stretch. The Size 3 was perfect for my 5'10" height.
The 3D knit and the high Elastane content in the yarn enables the tights to mould comfortably to whatever leg shape you have. Opaque coverage is dense and uniform, covering up any leg hair.
Appearance is mainly matt with just a slight sheen when caught in the light.
The brief is very comfortable, stretching easily above the waist and hips. The wide waistband provided good support without any digging in.
Overall wearing experience was excellent. These opaques are lovely and smooth on the skin.
The Lycra/Elastane 3D knitting definitely contributes to the comfort of these tights. It enables them to stretch both vertically and horizontally (3D elasticity), and provides a soft feel and even appearance.
Colour range
The Tights Club 80 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights are available in Black only.
Price and availability
The Tights Club 80 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights are priced at £14.00
Shipping is free on all orders (The Tights Club currently only ship to the United Kingdom). There is a 15% discount when purchasing more than two pairs.
Conclusion
First impressions of The Tights Club 80 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights were really positive. You can tell a lot of effort has gone into the design and the 3D knitting spec. All of this has benefits for the final product which is great to wear.
Any worries that I initially had that the tights wouldn't be long enough in the leg were immediately dispelled. These tights have an impressive amount of stretch. The Size 3 was perfect for my 5'10" height.
The 3D knit and the high Elastane content in the yarn enables the tights to mould comfortably to whatever leg shape you have. Opaque coverage is dense and uniform, covering up any leg hair.
Appearance is mainly matt with just a slight sheen when caught in the light.
The brief is very comfortable, stretching easily above the waist and hips. The wide waistband provided good support without any digging in.
Overall wearing experience was excellent. These opaques are lovely and smooth on the skin.
The Lycra/Elastane 3D knitting definitely contributes to the comfort of these tights. It enables them to stretch both vertically and horizontally (3D elasticity), and provides a soft feel and even appearance.
Colour range
The Tights Club 80 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights are available in Black only.
Price and availability
The Tights Club 80 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights are priced at £14.00
Shipping is free on all orders (The Tights Club currently only ship to the United Kingdom). There is a 15% discount when purchasing more than two pairs.
Conclusion
First impressions of The Tights Club 80 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights were really positive. You can tell a lot of effort has gone into the design and the 3D knitting spec. All of this has benefits for the final product which is great to wear.
The availability of six sizing options will appeal to many taller and larger guys.
Top marks also for the mailing envelopes which are made from recycled cardboard and have been certified plastic free. The Tights Club still have their recycling scheme for customers who want to have their (clean!) used tights recycled.
Next up we will review the The Tights Club 50 Denier Recycled Opaque Tights.
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