Mondor
Solid Merino Tights
Solid Merino Tights by Mondor are opaque, full-length knit tights made from a stretch merino wool blend (approximately 70% wool) with an elastic waistband. Made in Canada, they are designed for warmth and durability, making them suitable for everyday winter wear, dance/ballet, ice skating, and work attire. Based on user reviews, sizing runs small, so sizing up is recommended.
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- 45% merino wool, 45% acrylic, 8% nylon, 2% lycra
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
Mondor's Solid Merino Tights, official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance since 1955, combine a durable merino-wool blend that lasts years without runs or sagging, with a Lycra Soft waistband and adult-specific fit to prevent marks and sagging. The merino wicks moisture, resists odor, and provides warmth for ballet, skating, commutes, or office wear. However, buyers advise sizing up one to two sizes for optimal fit, and the opaque knit, while ideal for layering, is not sheer.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Founded in 1955 by a Quebec taxi driver; official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance.
- Durability
- Users report Mondor tights last for years without running or sagging.
- Fit
- Lycra Soft waistband prevents marks; adult-specific pattern prevents sagging.
- Sizing
- Buyers report that sizing up one to two sizes yields the best fit.
- Capezio comparison
- Buyers report Mondor tights are thicker, warmer, and more durable than Capezio tights
- Care
- Cold water washing and flat drying preserve merino and prevent pilling.
- Warmth
- The merino-loft insulation and adult-fit design keep legs warm in cold weather.
- Breathability
- Merino wicks moisture, keeping legs dry and preventing overheating.
- Odor resistance
- Merino lanolin inhibits bacterial growth, reducing odor with repeated wear.
- Waistband
- Lycra Soft waistband reduces skin marks and retains elasticity over years.
- Activity range
- Buyers wear these tights for ballet, ice skating, winter commutes, and office attire.
- Comfort
- Wicks moisture and resists odor for fresh, dry comfort.
- Washing instructions
- Cold delicate wash, flat dry; no fabric softener, bleach, or heat.
- Opacity
- Opaque knit covers legs completely and enables smooth layering under trousers, but is not sheer.
- Official clothier
- Official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance.
- Material
- 45% merino wool, 45% acrylic, 8% nylon, 2% lycra blend with reinforced durability and moisture wicking.
- Value
- At $45, buyers report tights lasting years without runs or sagging.
Product record
- Title
- Solid Merino Tights
- Brand
- Mondor
- Price
- 45 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Mondor's heritage and Canadian manufacturing
- Mondor was founded in Iberville, Quebec in 1955 by Roger Deslauriers, a former taxi driver who began by manufacturing nylon stockings before pivoting to high-performance tights for dance and skating — a 70-year journey from local hosiery to the official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance that grounds the brand in authentic, needs-driven innovation rather than fast-fashion cycles.
- The waistband uses Lycra Soft® — a softer elastane that reduces the deep indentations and red marks typical of standard elastic — keeping the tights securely in place without digging, which matters for anyone wearing fitted clothing over them all day.
- While the merino wool and synthetic fibers are imported from around the world, the cutting, sewing, and finishing are done at Mondor's Quebec facility — combining globally sourced materials with the same local seamstress expertise that has sustained the brand's six-decade reputation for indestructible hosiery.
- Mondor engineers their tights with separate adult and child patterns — unlike many brands that scale the same block — and shapes the crotch to fit the adult body without sagging, a construction detail that dancers and skaters rely on for secure, bunch-free wear through rehearsals and competitions, and one that makes these merino tights equally dependable under a winter skirt for the office.
- Mondor is the official clothier of the Royal Academy of Dance in London and sponsors the Genée International Ballet Competition, an endorsement from the most prestigious classical dance institution that signals these tights meet the durability and precision expectations of professional environments.
- Mondor's textile mill in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu still knits its own yarn in-house and custom-dyes every batch — one of the few remaining vertically integrated hosiery mills in Canada — which gives these merino tights a denser, more consistent opacity and a reputation for surviving multiple seasons without thinning or losing shape.
How opaque these tights really are and styling possibilities
- The 45% merino wool content makes these tights a functional thermal piece that can replace thick long underwear under trousers while still being smooth enough to slide under tight jeans; at the same time, the wool's natural breathability prevents overheating indoors, so they work as all-day winter layering from commute to office.
Merino wool and acrylic blend: warmth, breathability, and durability
- The combination of merino's natural fiber crimp and acrylic's loft creates a heat-trapping fabric that remains surprisingly warm for its weight — the tiny air pockets formed by these fibers retain body heat effectively, making these tights a reliable cold-weather layer that doesn't add noticeable bulk under trousers.
- The 8% nylon adds tensile strength to the knit, making these tights more resistant to runs and punctures than a pure merino tight — you're less likely to see a fingernail tear turn into a full ladder, which is especially valuable for daily winter wear.
- Because merino's lanolin naturally inhibits bacterial growth, these tights resist developing odor even after multiple wears between washes — the 45% merino provides enough bioactive surface to make them a more forgiving option for multi-day wear during a winter workweek than a comparable pure acrylic pair.
- Even at 45%, the merino content is sufficient to wick moisture vapor away from the skin and into the fiber's core, so these tights feel dry against the legs during active winter days or indoor transitions — unlike pure acrylic tights that trap humidity against the skin.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A pair of full-length, opaque knit tights in a dark heather grey shown on a model from a side-front angle; ribbed knit at the high hip and a narrow black elastic waistband are visible.
- Overall silhouetteFull-length tights fitted to the legs and foot, shown on a model in a side-front pose with slight knee bend on the rear leg.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.90 (high) - Knit textureFine heathered knit texture visible across the legs with slightly more pronounced vertical ribbing at the high hip/upper thigh area.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - WaistbandNarrow elastic waistband in a darker/black band contrasting with the grey knit; sits at the natural waist.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.03 · w 0.48 · h 0.06 (high) - Foot constructionTights continue seamlessly into a closed toe (full foot) shape with the knit following foot contours; no separate sock or heel reinforcement visible.
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x 0.18 · y 0.73 · w 0.62 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background showing only the lower torso and legs of a model; soft even lighting with minimal shadowing and the image cropped above the waist and below the feet.
- Shot compositionSide-front view of model from upper hip to feet, cropped above the waist and including entire legs and feet.
- Background and lightingEven, pale neutral background with soft studio lighting producing faint shadows on the floor beneath the feet.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution photograph with clear detail of knit texture and no visible motion blur.
Colors
dark heather charcoal grey· main fabric (legs and body)#4B4A4Cblack· waistband#1D1D22- Overall silhouetteFull-length tights fitted to the legs and foot, shown on a model in a side-front pose with slight knee bend on the rear leg.
- 02
Product
A folded pair of dark graphite knit tights is visible emerging from the bottom of a white cardboard sleeve; the tights show a heathered knit texture and a straight folded edge.
- Folded tights visibleA rectangular folded section of tights protrudes from the bottom of the sleeve; fabric appears knit with a heathered dark gray appearance and a soft matte texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureClose-up visible knit loops and subtle heathering within the dark gray material indicating a soft wool or wool-blend knit surface.
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x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high)
Packaging
A white rectangular cardboard sleeve with branding, a central photo of a model wearing the tights, large pale green vertical text MERINO, and small printed label text near the top right.
- Sleeve shape and finishWhite rectangular cardboard sleeve with a die-cut hanger hole near the top center and a glossy photographic inset centered below the brand name.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - Brand wordmark“MONDOR”
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x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.08 (high) - Top left copy“MERINO”
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x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Top left copy second line“MERINOS”
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x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high) - Photo insetRectangular photographic image showing a model's legs wearing dark tights and black shoes, centered on the sleeve beneath the brand name.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (high) - Large vertical graphic textMERINO printed vertically in large pale green letters overlapping the left side of the photo inset.
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x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (high) - Top right label text“SOLID TONE 'COLLANT UNI' M”Partial
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x 0.63 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (medium) - Top right color name text“GRAPHITE MIX”
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x 0.63 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Top right color name french“GRAPHITE CHINE”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; image is vertically oriented and tightly cropped to the sleeve and folded tights.
- Shot compositionVertical centered composition with the sleeve and tights occupying most of the frame and generous white margins on the sides.
- Lighting and shadowsEven, soft studio lighting with a faint shadow below and to the right of the shoe in the photo inset and subtle shadow at the folded fabric edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on both the sleeve artwork and the folded tights; minimal noise and neutral white background.
Colors
graphite gray· tights fabric#4A4C4Coff-white· sleeve backgroundPackaging#D1D3B3pale green· vertical MERINO textPackaging#CCD1A5medium gray· photo tights in insetPackaging#9D9B94- Folded tights visibleA rectangular folded section of tights protrudes from the bottom of the sleeve; fabric appears knit with a heathered dark gray appearance and a soft matte texture.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
109 total109 reviews · out of 5
Très satisfaite !
Très satisfaite !
Super achat
Fait parfaitement. Très pratique pour l'hiver. Look chic ou décontracté.
Great fit, comfortable
Good winter tights. Not super thick, but good under a long skirt/dress or under pants.
Fit perfect and they are
Fit perfect and they are warm.
fit and fabric great
Wool tights are warm and fit well
Beau, bon et chaud
Parfait pour l'hiver, je dispose de plusieurs paires de collants. Malheureusement, après quelques utilisations, le collant montre des signes de peluches, il perd donc de la beauté. Autrement, je les adore!
Comfortable tights
I bought a pair of the solid merino tights for my daughter. She loves it. She said that they are comfortable, warm and easy to put on.
Pour toutes occasions. Accessoire idéal.
Parfait sous une robe, un jupe ou sous un vêtement de plein air.
Une fibre naturelle qui respire
Une fibre naturelle qui respire et garde au chaud
Cozy and classy
Love being able to wear these with a dress in cold weather and still stay cozy and warm!
Cadeau
Très confortable ,oui recommande
I love them, they fit
I love them, they fit well and are warm.
Chaud, confo et opaque
Chaud, confo et opaque
Collant chaud confortable aussi pour homme durant l'hiver
Belle qualité, résistant, chaud, très pratique à porter sous le pantalon pour les grands froids. Cependant légère tendance à boulonner au lavage. Mieux vaut de laver en sachet zippé pour éviter ce désagrément.
Love them
Have not tried them on yet but they will be great
Collant mérinos
Garde au chaud, idéal même à l’intérieur. N’a pas encore passé le test d’un premier lavage
Cold weather
Super happy with these tights They keep me warm and cozy Delivery was faster then previously stated
Merino tights
Warm and great fit!
Love
These are like wearing leggings with feet in them. They are great with skirts. Not to thick and they are quite warm.
very warm
very warm
oui il fait bien ,
oui il fait bien , a mon goût
Will keep you warm!
Fantastic medium to heavy weight tights and of course merino is so soft against the skin. These are made with a distinctive front and back which makes them fit nicely.
Itchy
These must be the itchiest tights ever created. They are literally unbearable. Ripped them off the second I put them on. Thought merino was supposed to be soft but these are not, maybe it's the acrylic.
Collant de laine
Ils sont parfait
Très beau
Super collant et très pratique
NIce quality, warm
Happy with my merino wool tights so far. Warm & cozy
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Warm and well made
Usually a size M and went with L, it shrinks a bit when washed. Super pretty.
Bon achat
Chaud, confortable et, ce que j’apprécie, ce collant a la forme du pied et l’étiquette à l’endos ce qui fait qu’on n’a pas à se demander si on la enfilé dans le bon sens Je suis bien contente d’en avoir commandé deux.
Bon achat
Beau collant chaud mais un peu piquant.
Collant de qualité
Très confortable
Confort et chaleur au rendez-vous
En plein ce qu'il faut pour faire face à la fraîcheur tout en maintenant l'élégance.
Warm and no piling
This is my second purchase because i wanted a different color. I will only buy merino tights for cold weather. They are warm and long lasting. Turn inside out wash in gentle cycle hang to dry…should last me years.
Wool tights
Very good quality, nice basic color and quite warm.
Confort et chaleur
Le collant de mérinos est confortable et me garde au chaud
Value for Money
Like wearing a soft sweater on my legs. Merino wool should not pill much.
Perfect
My daughter loves them!
Like them...not a s soft
Like them...not a s soft as I thought they would be.
Size is small
Size is small
A wardrobe basic
I've been buying these tights for several years now as an extra layer for winter. I used to find them too itchy and preferred cashmere blend tights, but those are more delicate and get ruined too quickly. I've found hand washing these in a quality wool shampoo makes them softer and they're much more comfortable that way.
Chaleur et confort
Garde au chaud et ne cause pas de démangeaisons.
Great fit and warm!
These are comfortable, fit well and keep me warm
collant uni merinos
confortable
The only product I got
The only product I got from Canada and the price on sale was perfect.
Good quality
Good quality
Cozy, warm, expensive
These fit very well, even for longer legs, and are warm and breathable! The price makes it challenging to get multiples, which would be handy.
Extremely itchy
Extremely itchy
Très bien
Il fallait se rendre à Sherbrooke pour trouver les collants, je cherchais. Dommage qu'il n'y a pas de Simons sur IPE
Warm, comfortable.
Warm, comfortable.
Warm, comfortable to body. I
Warm, comfortable to body. I bought two colors in store first. Since feeling good, bought two more colors in this order. The colored tights have better match compared with the black tights I owned. Really like them.
Comfort
Tried these tights for the first time and am impressed with the comfort, soft and breathable wool. Excellent quality, no pilling — a must-have for Montreal s colder months! Definitely recommend …
Bon achat. Confortable
Très chaud et confortable. Bon achat
Warm and cozy
This is my first pair of Merino wool tights. I love them so far. I love the sand color and they look even better in person.
contain merino wool
I liked and I recommend it to everyone
Delightfully warm
This item is super warm and perfect for cold weather. A bit of stretch means no wrinkles and a snug fit. I recommend these merino tights.
Good quality, warm and will
Good quality, warm and will last long . Worth the price
Warm comfy
True to size soft and warm
Love them
Love them
It is very comfortable and
It is very comfortable and keeps me warm
warm but the toes starting blowing out
after two wears the toes started to blow out.
Très bonne qualité !
Confortable et chaud.
size chart is wrong
if you are 5"5, go with size M. the size chart of this product is wrong. It fits ok. I'll keep it
Love! Wish I could afford more!
Im 5ft 4, 125lb and the small fits perfectly. Love the sand colour, very flattering, warm, breathable, washes easily. Wish I had more in every colour.
Perfect
All set for winter. Happy I found this although pricey. It is what it is.
Très bon produit !!!
Belle couleur , confortable , doux et chaud.
Parfait pour moi!
Parfait pour moi!
Great!
I'm 6 feet and often have a hard time finding tights. I bought the XL and they fit perfectly! Also don't make me itchy like fully polyester ones do.
A little tight but warm!
A little tight but warm!
Super warm
Super comfy, warm, breathable and soft. Highly recommended. I wish they came in different colours.
Cosy
Great coziness and value for the price on sale. I sized up… XL was much better in length and waistband than L for me
Great fit for my daughter
Great fit for my daughter who is 5'1 and weighs 110 lbs. ordered small. Soft and warm.
I love these tights and
I love these tights and I've been buying them for a number of years now. Warm and great quality and made in Canada!!!
Love my wool
Great fit & nice knit
The wool tights I ordered
The wool tights I ordered completely fit my expectations! Very satisfied with the product. It is a must have for winter. Would recommend it to anyone wishing to stay warm in winter.
Good value
Good value
Haven't worn yet as they
Haven't worn yet as they are a gift
These are the best tights
These are the best tights in the world.
Warm, comfortable
Warm, comfortable
Parfait
Parfait
War
War
Warm and cozy
Love these tights!
Great quality!
Love how these fit, they’re comfortable and keep me adequately warm
I love the wooly texture
I love the wooly texture & warmth of these tights
Bonne grandeur
Bien chaud pour l’hiver et confortable
Chaud et doux
Je mesure 5 pieds 8 pouces et j'ai de longues jambes. Ça me prends de longs bas. Les bas en laine mérinos Mondor sont chauds et ne m'héritent pas. C'est un must pour moi quand la saison froide s'amorce. . .
Warm and fits well
Warm and fits well
Very satisfied
comfortable, fit well, not tight at the waist
Great quality and fit
Really comfy and warm, don’t slide down.
cozy winter tights
Love the thickness and coverage.
Great tights
Looked for a long time to find nice grey wooly tights. These are great. Fit well and just wooly enough.
Beautiful tights
Very warm and comfortable. Not itchy.
Collant chaud confortable aussi pour homme durant l'hiver
Belle qualité, résistant, chaud, très pratique à porter sous le pantalon pour les grands froids. Cependant légère tendance à boulonner au lavage. Mieux vaut de laver en sachet zippé pour éviter ce désagrément.
Collant
Parfait
Collants chics
Très chaud, confortable, de bon goût.
Very itchy!
These tights are warm but very itchy!
J'aime !
l'article que je recherchai pour l'hiver qui peut être froid à certains moments !
Love them , bough them
Love them , bough them for my mom and daughter too.
Collant
Un collant chaud pour les journées plus froides et la couleur se marie avec tout
Nice quality tights!
The fabric is soft, sturdy and warm. The feet have defined heels to help prevent both sides from getting nappy. The crotch doesn't sag or getting annoying in any way.
Nice tights
I am 5'8 and 120 lbs and the Medium fits lengthwise well but a smidge tight around the middle. Appear to be warm and run a bit sheer, which looks flattering
Love these tights! Super warm
Love these tights! Super warm and comfy! They are a little itchy when you first put them on (wool is itchy sometimes) but after a while it goes away and the second time you wear them it's not itchy at all, so I think the fabric just needs to soften up a bit from use. Over all really nice quality, and I'll probably buy more.
Best wool legging. So warm
Best wool legging. So warm and comfy.
Very cozy
Very cozy
Very warm and thick
These tights are beautiful, warm and comfortable. The elastic is attached to the tights, but it looks unfinished. I would buy it again because they are warm and thick. The product is good but not great because of this final touch on elastic.
Love them
Love them
Très beau collant
J’adore la couleur et le matériel
Collant uni Mérinos
Confortable et agréable à porter.
Consistent quality
I have bought this product in previous years in a different colour. It is a warm, heavy weight tight. The sand colour is slightly darker and more brown in person than in the photograph. It may still work for my off-white coloured outfit.
Love them
Fits small compared to the chart but they are amazing for layering and so warm yet breathable
Q&A
4 answered- How should these tights be washed and dried to prevent pilling and maintain the merino wool blend?
- We recommend washing these tights in cold water on a delicate cycle or by hand, and laying them flat to dry. Avoid fabric softener, bleach, and high heat (including dryers and irons) to preserve the merino wool blend and minimize pilling.
- Are Mondor tights worth the price?
- Yes, they are considered excellent value due to their durability and warmth, often outlasting more expensive brands.
- How do Mondor tights compare to Capezio?
- Mondor tights are thicker and more durable, especially for skating; Capezio is thinner and better for showing skin tone.
- What size should I get?
- Sizing runs small; many recommend sizing up for comfort and to prevent slipping down.
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/Aritzia, r/femalefashionadvice, r/iceskatingReddit users consistently praise Mondor tights as a durable, warm, and affordable alternative to more expensive brands, particularly for winter, dance, and skating.
Comments across threads highlight the excellent durability, warmth, and value of Mondor tights, with users reporting years of use without runs or sagging.
Themes
Use Cases
- Winter everyday wear
- Dance and ballet
- Ice skating
- Work attire with skirts/dresses
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Aritzia wool tights
Mondor offers higher wool percentage (70% vs 47%) at half the price.
vs Capezio tights
Mondor tights are thicker, warmer, and last longer, especially for skating. Capezio is thinner and allows more skin tone to show.
vs Expensive tights generally (e.g., $100 tights)
Mondor provides superior durability and value, lasting years without damage while costing around $20-$25.
Source Threads
Mondor wool tights recommended as cheaper, higher-wool alternative
Mondor has wool tights with a higher % of wool in them (70% compared to 47%) for half the price. I’m gonna say no. Wool tights are great for winter but not for $100.
u/hconwayyView thread →
Mondor tights praised for durability, warmth, and value
Yes exactly! Best tights ever, so warm, never run or sag, and they last for years and years and cost like $20-$25. And take the biggest size, when I was a size x-small I wore large/x-large ballet tights.
u/you_will_be_the_oneView thread →
Mondor tights noted as extremely durable
Yup! Mondor or capezio tights. They will last FOREVER
u/emi8lyView thread →
Mondor tights compared to Capezio for skating: thicker, warmer, more durable
The Mondor tights are soooooo thick and last so much longer than the Capezio tights I wore for ballet. So if you like to shave year-round and don't get cold and want some skin tone to come through, Capezio are okay. If you want to be warm and hide your hairy winter legs (like me!) 😆 and look like a skater, go for Mondor!
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