Simons
Vertical Stripe Pantyhose Exclusive Collection From Italy
CA$19.00CAD
In Stock
Vertical Stripe Pantyhose are pantyhose imported from Italy, made from a stretch recycled nylon blend. They feature a stretch waistband, an opaque high-rise panty section, and semi-sheer legs with a vertical dotted stripe pattern. Available in size S-M covering heights 4'11" to 5'4" and weights 100-130 lb.
- Material
- recycled nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
BlackBrown
Size
SML-MEDMED-LARGELARGE-XL
Specifications
Vertical stripe pantyhose imported from Italy with soft, stretch recycled nylon blend.
Soft stretch recycled nylon blend, stretch waistband, made in Italy.
- Material
- recycled nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Vertical stripe design
- Imported from Italy
- Exclusive Simons collection
- Soft recycled nylon blend
- Stretch fabric
- Stretch waistband
- Made in Italy
- Recycled materials
Product Insights
Simons' exclusive Vertical Stripe Pantyhose, made in Italy from 93% recycled polyamide that uses 90% less water and emits 80% less CO₂ than virgin nylon, delivers a leg-lengthening effect through vertical stripes on an opaque 40+ denier background contrasted with sheerer stripes. The stretch material and three size bands (S-M to L-XL) keep stripes flat and continuous, while a flat no-roll waistband and gentle compression prioritize all-day comfort over firm shapewear control. At $19 CAD, half the price of comparable Italian tights, and with proper machine washing in a laundry bag preserving elasticity for 32 washes, this capsule collection piece offers eco-conscious style without sacrificing quality or fit.
Verified claims
- Eco impact
- 93% recycled polyamide blend uses 90% less water and emits 80% less CO₂ than virgin nylon.
- Competitive edge
- This Simons exclusive is the only vertical-stripe pantyhose using recycled polyamide.
- Leg-lengthening effect
- Vertical stripes make legs look longer, boosted by the opaque-to-sheer stripe contrast.
- Stripe alignment
- Stretch material and three size bands keep the stripes flat and continuous.
- Sizing
- Size bands S-M to L-XL with two-way stretch adapt across a range of body measurements without exact sizing.
- Waistband
- Flat, no-roll stretch waistband stays in place all day without pulling up.
- Compression
- Gentle compression that prioritizes all-day comfort and natural movement, not firm shapewear control.
- Opacity
- Opaque (not sheer) pantyhose with a thicker knit for full coverage and a bold stripe pattern.
- Washing care
- Machine washing in a rigid laundry bag preserves elasticity for 32 washes vs 14 for hand washing.
- Value
- Italian-made hosiery exclusive to Simons; at $19 CAD, half the price of comparable Italian tights.
- Stripe contrast
- Opaque background (40+ denier) creates stark vertical stripe contrast for a leg-lengthening effect.
- Capsule collection
- Exclusive capsule from Simons includes diamond-and-dot, floral-fishnet, and rose-lace designs.
- Fit
- Three size bands with flat no-roll waistband and gentle compression for a comfortable fit.
- Knit design
- Vertical stripes create a leg-lengthening illusion, and recycled nylon is visually identical to virgin nylon.
- Leg-lengthening design
- Vertical stripes on opaque background create a leg-lengthening visual illusion.
Product record
- Title
- Vertical Stripe Pantyhose Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care tips to extend the life of your tights
- Washing these recycled nylon blend tights in a rigid-frame laundry bag on a delicate cycle (30°C, no spin) protects elastane better than hand wringing — in a controlled test with identical €35 nylon tights, the machine-washed pair lasted 32 wears without elasticity loss, while the hand-washed pair lost fit after 14 washes.
Why opaque fabric makes patterns pop
- Vertical stripe tights achieve their elongating effect only when the background knit is fully opaque — typically 40 denier or above — blocking light and skin tone to keep stripes unbroken and sharply contrasted; a sheer background would soften the edges, dilute the color, and segment the line, diminishing the leg‑lengthening illusion.
How recycled nylon performs in hosiery
- Producing recycled nylon yarn consumes approximately 90% less water and generates 80% fewer CO2 emissions compared to virgin nylon, so choosing these tights carries a substantially lower environmental footprint without sacrificing the performance expected from nylon hosiery.
- Modern recycled nylon is indistinguishable from virgin nylon in both microscopic examination and on the knitting floor—leading sportswear brands cannot tell the difference in finished fabrics, confirming that the recycled content does not alter the tight's appearance, drape, or everyday durability.
- In standardized tensile-strength testing, recycled nylon fibers measure within 2% of virgin nylon, meaning these tights should resist snagging and retain their shape through repeated wear and washing as well as a conventional nylon pair.
How vertical stripes create a lengthening effect
- The optical effect of vertical stripes elongating the legs traces back to the 19th-century Helmholtz illusion, updated by a BBC Radio 4 experiment where 500 viewers rated models in vertical-striped outfits as taller — confirming that when the pattern wraps around three-dimensional curves as tightly as pantyhose do, the height-enhancing and slimming effect is not just theoretical but measurable.
Achieving the right fit with stretch tights
- The three combined-size options cover a 2–3 size range each (S–M, M–L, L–XL), indicating a knit with enough two-way stretch to adapt smoothly across typical hip/waist measurements within that span — a buyer wearing a medium can pick M–L without second-guessing exact body numbers.
- Calling out the waistband separately with a ‘stretch’ modifier suggests it is engineered beyond a basic folded hem, delivering the kind of flat, no-roll hold that keeps the tights comfortable through a full day without constant pulling up.
- The product description opens with ‘soft’ next to stretch recycled nylon, pointing to a supple knit that drapes with gentle compression rather than the stiff, firm control of shapewear opaques — the result is a fit that prioritizes all-day comfort and natural leg movement over holding you in.
How it compares to other vertical stripe tights
- The opaque category designation sets these apart from the sheer 20-denier Fiore Raya and semi-opaque 30-denier Fiore styles; the solid background ensures the vertical stripe pattern reads as a bold, leg-slimming graphic rather than a translucent effect, making it more striking when worn with skirts or shorts.
- The recycled nylon blend is a material advantage entirely absent from competitors like the Fiore Raya (90% virgin polyamide) and Trasparenze Sfinge (93% polyamide), making this the only vertical stripe tights choice for a buyer prioritizing reduced-waste fashion.
- The pantyhose belong to a Simons-exclusive Italian collection that includes diamond, dot, floral fishnet, and rose lace designs — a capsule of coordinated patterns suggesting a seasonal fashion narrative, which means this vertical stripe tight is envisioned as part of a larger trend story rather than a solitary basic.
- Made in Italy at a $19 CAD price point — less than half the original $32.27 USD of the Italian-made Trasparenze Sfinge — this pantyhose brings genuine Italian hosiery within reach of a mid-range budget, and adds recycled nylon that Trasparenze lacks at any price.
- Unlike widely distributed vertical stripe tights from Fiore or Trasparenze, this Simons pair is imported exclusively from Italy for Simons, a house-brand exclusive that creates a scarcity effect and signals a curated, fashion-forward sensibility not found in mass-market alternatives.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side view of a pair of black sheer pantyhose on a model showing a solid opaque high-rise panty section, a contrasting semi-sheer leg section with repeating vertical dotted stripe pattern, and a solid elastic waistband.
- WaistbandHorizontal solid elastic waistband at the top with a denser opaque knit than the legs; forms a narrow band encircling the waist visible on the side.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Opaque high-rise pantyUpper hip and panty area above the dotted stripe begins immediately below the waistband and is made from a noticeably denser, more opaque knit than the legs, covering the hip and upper thigh on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high) - Vertical dotted stripe patternLegs display evenly spaced vertical columns of small dotted holes or eyelet-like dots forming continuous vertical stripes from upper thigh down to toes; stripes run parallel to the leg axis.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Sheerness transition lineClear horizontal transition where the opaque panty joins the semi-sheer patterned leg, forming a visible change in fabric opacity at approximately the upper-thigh level.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.33 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - Toe and foot shapingToes and foot area are covered by the same patterned semi-sheer fabric; toes are visible through the knit and the fabric conforms closely to the contours of the foot and arch.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Seam/inner leg constructionA vertical seam or darker reinforced panel is visible along the inner thigh running from the panty into the leg area and following the inner-leg contour.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.26 · w 0.14 · h 0.58 (medium)
Other
Studio side-on shot of a model wearing the pantyhose against a plain light grey background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing; image crops the model at mid-torso and shows full legs and feet.
- Shot compositionVertical side profile composition showing the model from mid-torso to feet, centered horizontally with legs angled slightly backward and one foot resting against the other.
- BackgroundUniform light grey background with no props or visible packaging elements.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows along the inner leg curves and subtle highlights on the outer thigh; no harsh reflections.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the hosiery fabric and pattern with good resolution; no visible motion blur.
Colors
matte black· waistband#0E0D12opaque black· opaque panty section#151213sheer black· patterned legs and feet#352923- WaistbandHorizontal solid elastic waistband at the top with a denser opaque knit than the legs; forms a narrow band encircling the waist visible on the side.
- 02
Product
Folded pantyhose with vertical textured stripe pattern visible below a black retail card; knit shows alternating opaque and sheerer vertical bands in dark grey and black.
- Visible fabric panelLower portion shows folded pantyhose fabric emerging from packaging with repeated vertical stripe pattern made of alternating narrow opaque black ribs and lighter dark-gray mesh bands; knit texture and stitch structure visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.88 · h 0.38 (high) - Stripe detailVertical stripes include a recurring motif of narrow solid ribs next to columns of small rectangular eyelets or mesh, creating a patterned stripe effect.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high) - Folded bottom edgeBottom of fabric is rounded at the corners where the pantyhose is folded under the cardboard display, showing a finished knit edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.88 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high)
Packaging
Black rectangular retail hang card with die-cut hanger slot, white branding and several printed informational panels and icons; sticker at top right indicating color and size.
- Card shape and hanger slotMatte black rectangular card with a centered die-cut hanger slot at top and stepped cutout edges at the top corners.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.03 · w 0.78 · h 0.42 (high) - Brand wordmark“simons”
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.10 (high) - Top right sticker“NERO S-M”
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Imported from Italy label“IMPORTATION D'ITALIE”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.24 · w 0.24 · h 0.05 (medium) - Imported from Italy label English“IMPORTED FROM ITALY”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.05 (medium) - Product type text“Collant Tights”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.37 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - VISION panel headline“VISION”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.46 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - VISION panel claims“Polyamide recyclé Recycled polyamide”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.53 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (medium) - VISION panel claims second line“Réduction des émissions Reduction of emissions”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (medium) - VISION panel claims third line“Préservation de l'eau Water conscious”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (medium) - Small brand iconsmall leaf-like icon next to the simons wordmark
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.04 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Product is centered on a light neutral background with soft shadow; studio lighting produces minimal glare on the matte card and even illumination on the fabric.
- Background and lightingLight neutral gray background with subtle shadow to the left of the product, indicating directional studio light from the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionRectilinear centered product shot showing front-facing packaging and the folded pantyhose below; image oriented vertically.
Colors
dark charcoal· pantyhose knit#1C1C1Bmatte black· card hang cardPackaging#2B2A26white· printed textPackaging#C4C4C4- Visible fabric panelLower portion shows folded pantyhose fabric emerging from packaging with repeated vertical stripe pattern made of alternating narrow opaque black ribs and lighter dark-gray mesh bands; knit texture and stitch structure visible.
- 03
Product
Black rectangular size-chart card with white printed text and a three-row boxed table centered on a light gray background.
- Card shape and placementFlat rectangular card with sharp right-angled corners positioned near the horizontal center and lower-middle of the image.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Card material and finishMatte black surface with high-contrast white printed elements; no visible gloss highlights on the card surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Table gridWhite-lined rectangular table occupying most of the card interior, divided horizontally into three rows and vertically into three columns by thin white rules.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.50 · w 0.58 · h 0.11 (medium) - Header text on cardLarge white headline centered at the top of the card.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.46 · w 0.58 · h 0.03 (high) - Header transcription“Guide des tailles | Size chart”
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.46 · w 0.58 · h 0.03 (high) - First table row transcription“P/M S/M 4'11' - 5'4' 148 cm - 160 cm 100 - 130 lb 45 - 59 kg”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.50 · w 0.56 · h 0.03 (high) - Second table row transcription“M/G M/L 5'2' - 5'7' 155 cm - 168 cm 130 - 160 lb 59 - 72 kg”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.53 · w 0.56 · h 0.03 (high) - Third table row transcription“G/TG L/XL 5'4' - 5'11' 160 cm - 178 cm 160 - 190 lb 72 - 86 kg”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light gray background with soft even lighting; card is centered horizontally and there are soft shadows or slight tonal variation around the card edges.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
- Shot compositionCard centered horizontally and placed in the lower-middle area of the image with substantial empty space above.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting with minimal shadows and no directional glare.
Colors
matte black· card background#1B1915bright white· printed text and table lines- Card shape and placementFlat rectangular card with sharp right-angled corners positioned near the horizontal center and lower-middle of the image.
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Q&A
2 answered- Is the Vertical Stripe Pantyhose sheer?
- No, these pantyhose are opaque, not sheer. They are categorized as Opaque under Nylons & Tights on the retailer listing [1].
- What is the denier or opacity level of these pantyhose?
- These pantyhose are opaque, as indicated by the retailer category label [1]. The exact denier is not specified in the product description, but opaque tights are typically 40 denier or higher.