Welcome to the Glamory hosiery glossary: hosiery terms made simple
Finding the perfect pair of tights can often be frustrating for women with curves. But it doesn't have to stay that way! At Glamory, we know that the secret to a perfect fit lies in the details. Once you know what to look for when you buy, slipping brief sections and tight waistbands are a thing of the past.
To help you find your way through the jungle of technical terms with ease, we have put together the Glamory hosiery glossary for you. From belly control to the gusset, here is everything you need to know about quality hosiery as a confident curvy woman.
The ultimate A–Z of plus size hosiery
B – Belly control (and a wide waistband)
We all know the feeling: your tights roll down uncomfortably under your tummy. Tights with a specially designed, wide comfort waistband and light tummy control gently support you, create a lovely silhouette and stay exactly where they belong.
C – Comfort waistband
The comfort waistband is an extra-wide waistband at the top of the tights. It spreads the pressure evenly around your waist, doesn't dig in and prevents painful pressure marks after a long day.
C – Curvy Fit
Our absolute speciality! Curvy Fit is not simply "more fabric". It is a completely rethought, anatomical cut designed specifically for the proportions of fuller figures. That means more room at the bottom and thighs, without wrinkling at the ankles.
D – Denier (DEN)
Denier is the unit used to measure the thickness and transparency of hosiery yarn. The lower the number, the sheerer the tights. Delicate Satin 20 sheer tights (20 denier) are perfect for elegant events. A 40 denier style such as our Glamory Satin 40 is semi-opaque, extremely hard-wearing and ideal for everyday office wear.
E – Elasticity
In plus sizes, nothing works without serious elasticity (usually achieved by adding elastane/spandex). A high elastane content ensures that the tights give in every direction and adapt to your contours without digging in.
F – Flat seams
An essential quality feature in the Glamory hosiery glossary! Unlike bulky round seams, flat seams lie completely flat against your skin. They don't chafe your thighs and don't show through even under close-fitting dresses.
G – Grip band (silicone band)
The grip band is the top edge of stay-ups. We use extra-wide, soft bands with quality silicone strips. That way the stay-ups don't slip, don't roll down and don't squeeze your thighs.
G – Gusset (cotton gusset)
Probably the most important entry in the Glamory hosiery glossary! The gusset is the panel of fabric sewn into the crotch. Glamory tights have a cotton gusset that feels pleasant against your skin. The room you need at the tummy and bottom comes from the extra-roomy brief section, so the crotch of your tights doesn't slide uncomfortably downwards as you walk.
I – Innovation
The textile industry never stands still. We develop every model ourselves, based on series of body measurements, and keep improving the fits. This is at the heart of our product development for the plus size market.
L – Ladder resistance
Nobody likes ladders. Special knitting techniques and reinforced materials allow us to make our products last much longer. Our semi-opaque styles in particular are especially ladder-resistant.
N – Natural fibres
Alongside synthetic fibres, natural fibres such as wool or cashmere are considered a real luxury for your skin. For cool days, we at Glamory recommend the opaque Glamory Vital 70.
P – Plus size
A term we love, because we have perfected it. When you shop for plus size tights with us, you don't get scaled-up standard styles but tailor-made curvy designs.
P – Polyamide
The most important synthetic fibre in hosiery production. Polyamide is extremely tear-resistant, easy care and holds its shape. It forms the hard-wearing base of almost all our fine hosiery.
R – Reinforced toe
The toe area is exposed to particularly high friction. A subtly reinforced toe (often combined with a ladder stop) makes your tights last much longer.
S – Second-skin fit
A good pair of tights should fit like a second skin. This means the material is wonderfully soft and follows every move you make. In plus sizes, this is essential to avoid friction and make sure you feel completely comfortable.
S – Size range
True beauty doesn't come in a standard size. That is why at Glamory we design our entire collection in a genuinely wide range of sizes, all the way up to size 62.
S – Stockings & support
Stockings are the ultimate in seduction. In our collection, you will find beautiful stockings designed specially for fuller thighs, such as our luxurious Glamory Perfect 20 stockings.
Many of our styles also offer gentle support (Vital line), which relieves your legs on long days and helps prevent heavy, tired legs.
Conclusion: knowledge is the key to perfect comfort
We hope our Glamory hosiery glossary has given you some valuable insights. The world of plus size hosiery is fascinating and full of clever details that make everyday life easier. With this knowledge in mind, you will be able to pick the styles that flatter your curves, support you and make you feel fantastic in your body. Browse our collections now and experience the Glamory difference for yourself!