How to Care for Luxury Stockings and Tights

There is something rather lovely about slipping into your favourite hosiery. Whether you love the classic elegance of luxury stockings or the polished finish of beautiful tights, looking after them deserves a little attention too.

Here is our practical guide to washing, drying and storing your hosiery, with simple habits to help keep your favourites looking and feeling their best.

Before you begin: check the care label

Always check the care instructions supplied with your particular pair first. Where they differ from this guide, follow the item's care label. If the instructions are missing or unclear, ask us before washing rather than guessing.

How to wash stockings and tights

Hand wash your hosiery with mild soap and water, following the instructions for your particular pair. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Ideally wash them in a hosiery wash bag, which should prevent most snags whilst in the washing machine.

Keep the routine simple. This guide does not recommend a universal water temperature or washing schedule: use the care information supplied with your hosiery for those details.

How to dry your hosiery

Air dry your stockings and tights. Do not tumble dry them. Follow any additional drying directions on the item's care label rather than assuming that every pair needs exactly the same treatment.

How to store stockings and tights

Choose a cool, dry place for your hosiery, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep this in mind when choosing where your favourites will live between wears, not just when putting them away for another season.

Looking after your favourites between wears

Avoid wearing nylon stockings with rough or abrasive fabrics, which can snag them. When planning an outfit, think about the textures that will sit against your hosiery as well as the colours and finish.

Care is about enjoying your hosiery, not expecting it to be indestructible. There is no promised number of wears or guaranteed lifespan here, just a straightforward routine to help you look after the pairs you love.

Your hosiery care questions

Can I tumble dry stockings or tights?

No. Air dry your hosiery and check the item's label for any additional instructions.

Should I use fabric softener?

No. Our care advice is to hand wash with mild soap and water, without bleach or fabric softener, unless the item's own care instructions differ.

Where should I keep my stockings?

Somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

What if I am unsure how to care for a particular pair?

The instructions supplied with the item take priority over general advice.

From everyday elegance to something a little more special, explore our stockings collection and luxury tights to find your next favourite pair.