2006-11-14 01:11:34 · 27 answers · asked by Antony D 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
generally, hose are transparent or translucent, whereas tights are opaque.
2006-11-14 01:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"In American English, the difference between pantyhose and tights in women's fashion is determined in the weight of the yarn used and the thickness to which the garment is knitted. Generally, anything up to 40 denier is known as pantyhose and anything over can be classified as tights. In the United Kingdom the word "tights" is always used.
There are many sub-classifications of women's tights/pantyhose that describe the precise construction (eg. control top, seamless, support). Although most tights are mainly nylon or cotton, lycra is normally included in modern blends to improve fit.
In women's fashion, unfooted tights are usually called leggings. Athletic tights are often unfooted, although they may have a "stirrup" that goes under the foot to hold the cuff down near the ankle."
2006-11-14 01:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by april_fay21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tights in America are usually considered thicker and opaque. These are like the tights you see bicyclists, runners use.
Pantyhose are are usually more sheer and they are what you see women wearing to work or out on the town and now men are finding the benefits and the smart one's are also wearing them due to the benefits they provide. See ref below...
Pantyhose in the UK are considered "tights". They don´t use the word pantyhose. Tights cover the entire range from light to heavy weight.
There is no "rule" and it is up to the manufacturers to call them what they want to market they by.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-15 16:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by Patagoniakidd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pantyhose are actually more sheer than tights. Tights are made out of thicker material whereas pantyhose are thinner material and show more of the skin or a lighter look.
2006-11-14 01:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lost in Maryland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pantyhose is an American name for Tights. They both do the same job.
2006-11-14 06:41:38 · answer #5 · answered by Eddie Star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what country you are in. UK tights and American pantyhose are the same thing. However, tights is used by Americans to describe the thicker garments worn by dancers. Think Fame and you got it.
2006-11-14 01:17:26 · answer #6 · answered by little_jo_uk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your location. In Britain, tights is the word used to describe thin to thick toe to waist nylons.
In the US, pantyhose are the thin nylons and tights are the thicker nylons.
Take care,
Troy
2006-11-16 03:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by tiuliucci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the USA, pantyhose are sheer, see through. Tights are thicker, more opaque.
2006-11-14 01:14:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
same thing. Pantyhose is an American name for them. People in Brittan refer to them as tights.
2006-11-14 01:17:01 · answer #9 · answered by bouch 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tights is British. Pantyhose is American - same thing.
2006-11-14 01:12:59 · answer #10 · answered by Misha-non-penguin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in the UK - same thing. In the US tights are more opaque & thicker & warmer than pantyhose
2006-11-14 01:16:34 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋