Hosiery Care Tips 2 - How to Preventing and Managing Pantyhose Runs

How to Preventing and Managing Pantyhose Runs

Pantyhose is made of sheer materials such as nylon. The thinness of a pantyhose makes it delicate. This is why it is very prone to running. Runs are holes in a pantyhose that continuously expand. These holes make a pantyhose look too worn out and defeats the purpose of wearing one.
The following are some useful tips that could help prevent and manage runs. If you regularly use pantyhose, you could very well benefit from the following information:

*Choose plus size pantyhose well.
Prevention, most people say, is better than cure. When looking for high-quality pantyhose, it pays to be cautious. Although pantyhose is generally made of thin fabric, there are many high-quality products that are made of flexible yet durable materials. Carefully examining a pair of pantyhose before buying it is always a good idea. This would ensure that the pantyhose is free from pre-existing damages.

*Curl down toe fingers while putting on pantyhose.
The best way to avoid runs is to keep the toenails short. But if there’s no time to trim the toenails before donning a pair of pantyhose, it is best to curl down the toes while slipping on the pantyhose. This would prevent the pantyhose from snagging the tip of the toenails. Take extra care while slipping on the pantyhose as its materials are quite delicate.

*Wear two pairs of pantyhose.
When always on the go, one way to prevent pantyhose runs is to wear two pairs of pantyhose. This is like having a personal back-up as skin won’t show off even if the first pair of pantyhose already has runs.

*Apply clear nail polish.
A run won’t stop on its own — this is an important thing to remember when wearing pantyhose. Also, runs tend to grow bigger. One way to prevent them from extending is to “seal” the runs with a coat of nail polish. Apply a thin layer of clear nail polish on the edges of a run. Applying nail polish to the “weak” areas of the pantyhose such as the toe and heel areas is also an effective measure against runs.

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