How thick should winter tights be?
Denier measures the thickness of the yarn, and higher deniers are warmer. For mild winter days, 50 to 60 denier opaques, such as the Charnos 60 Denier Matt Opaque, Pretty Polly 60 Denier 3D Opaque and Falke Pure Matt 50, give solid black coverage. For colder days, 80 to 100 denier styles, such as the Gipsy 100 Denier Luxury Opaque, Charnos 100 Denier Opaque, Falke Pure Matt 100 and Andrea Bucci Velvet 80, are thicker and warmer. The Pretty Polly 150 Denier 3D Matt Opaque and Gipsy 200 Denier Thermal Cosy are heavier still.
Which black tights are warmest?
Fleece lined tights are the warmest in this collection. The Couture Velvet Feel 300 Fleece Lined Tights and Charnos Fleece Lined Tights have a soft brushed inner layer that traps heat. Cette and Couture also make 300 denier fleece lined footless styles, and the Charnos Fleece Lined Leggings suit casual wear. The Allana Sheer Fleece Lined Tights are designed to look like sheer tights while giving the warmth of a fleece lining. For a wool blend, the Falke Soft Merino Wool, Wolford Merino Wool, Charnos Plain Wool and Trasparenze Jennifer Wool Tights add natural warmth.
Are there cotton and textured black winter tights?
Yes. Cotton tights are warm and breathable, which suits people who find nylon too warm indoors. The Falke Cotton Touch and Charnos Cotton Rib are both soft cotton blends. Textured knits add warmth and interest, with the Charnos Opaque Cable, Couture Fashion Cable Fleece and Pretty Polly Bow Opaque Patterned. The Jonathan Aston Boot Sock Tights have a knee high sock effect that looks good with boots. The Falke Warm Deluxe 80 Thermo adds a thermal finish to an opaque tight.
Are there eco and plus size winter tights?
There are several eco styles, including the Andrea Bucci Eco 50 Denier Opaque. For larger sizes, the Pretty Polly Curves 60 Denier Plush Opaque and Pamela Mann 50 Denier Opaque Plus Size Super Stretch give warmth with a roomier fit. The Charnos 80 Denier Medium Energising Support adds graduated leg support to an opaque tight, which helps on long days. See Black Opaque Tights for lighter opaques and Warm Winter Tights for other colours. Thicker tights can feel warm indoors, so many people keep a lighter opaque for the office and a fleece pair for cold commutes.
