Seamed Stockings

source: the-coveted.com

When buying Vintage Stockings, it is important to understand what  “Denier” means. “Denier” is “a measure of the thickness of one thread of nylon, which determines the level of opacity.

The lower the number in denier, the finer the yarn, and thus the more silky the stocking will feel and the more sheer the stocking. For example, a 10 Denier is much silkier because they are finer and have more sheer over a 30 Denier.

What a good denier is really is a personal preference. If you like silky and sheer stockings, go for a low denier. But as they are finer, they are also more delicate and prone to runs. As for Vintage Seamed Stockings, the seams are less visible on low denier stockings.

For those who have spots on the leg, higher denier would be a better choice. They hold up better and the seams are more visible on the heavier stockings.

A stocking website states that 6 Denier was the lowest denier nylon ever produced for stockings. It was exhibited in London in 1956 at the Nylon fair. I believe that piece of information is outdated. You can find 5 Denier vintage stockings easily nowadays. 5 Denier are available on the internet, look for Ultra Sheer stockings from brands such as Aristoc and Pretty Polly.