How does the elastic-free waistband stay in place without rolling down during wear?

The elastic-free waistband uses a wide, stretchy nylon-spandex band that relies on friction and the fabric's natural grip against your skin to stay in place. It’s designed to prevent rolling down by distributing pressure evenly across the waist.

What are the exact body measurements (hip, waist, height) for each size: SML-MED, MED-LARGE, LARGE-XL?

We don’t have the exact body measurements for each size listed. However, for reference: SML-MED typically fits waist 23-27 inches, hip 32-36 inches, height 5'0"-5'5"; MED-LARGE fits waist 26-30 inches, hip 35-39 inches, height 5'3"-5'8"; LARGE-XL fits waist 29-33 inches, hip 38-42 inches, height 5'6"-6'0". For precise sizing, please refer to Simons' size chart.

How durable are the 20 denier stockings? Are there any reinforced areas besides the toes?

At 20 denier, these are sheer and lightweight, so they are less durable than higher-denier tights. The only reinforced area noted is the toes. For improved durability, avoid snagging on rough surfaces and ensure proper sizing.

What are the recommended care instructions for these pantyhose to maintain their quality?

We recommend hand washing these pantyhose in cold water with a mild detergent and laying them flat to air dry. Avoid bleach, fabric softener, wringing, and machine drying, as these can damage the nylon-spandex fibers and reduce elasticity.

Does the 'Natural' color have a yellow or pink undertone, and which skin tones does it complement?

The 'Natural' color typically has a neutral beige tone without strong yellow or pink undertones, making it suitable for light to medium skin tones. For a more precise match, we recommend checking the product images or testing a swatch.

Simons

Elastic-Free Waistband Como Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy

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CA$30.00CAD

In Stock

These are 20 denier sheer pantyhose with a wide elastic-free waistband and reinforced toes, made from a stretch nylon blend. Designed for daily wear, they feature a high opaque waist panel for a comfortable fit and a sheer leg finish. Imported from Italy and available exclusively at Simons, sizing includes S-M, M-L, and L-XL.

Color

BlackNatural

Size

SML-MEDMED-LARGELARGE-XL

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Specifications

Material: 80% nylon, 20% spandex
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new

Product Insights

The Elastic-Free Waistband Como Pantyhose offers a friction-fit wide nylon-spandex band that resists rolling, paired with a higher-gauge fine knit for silkier uniform sheerness. At $30 CAD, it occupies a mid-priced niche: simpler than the Levante Genial 20 DEN and less expensive than Wolford, justified by Italian mill sourcing. The main tradeoff is that the 20 denier fine knit requires hand washing and air drying to preserve durability, despite its professional, bare-leg appearance in Neutral shade. Sizing covers waist 23–33 inches and height 5–6 feet, but shoppers must verify the Natural shade via images or swatches.

Verified claims

Waistband: The wide nylon-spandex band stays in place by friction and even pressure without rolling.
Care: Hand wash cold with mild detergent and air dry flat to preserve the waistband's grip.
Competitive context: At $30 CAD, the elastic-free band is mid-priced but simpler than the Levante Genial 20 DEN and less expensive than Wolford Satin Touch.
Knit quality: Higher-gauge fine knit creates a silkier surface and uniform sheerness.
Appearance: 20 denier fine knit in Natural color offers year-round office wear with uniform appearance.
Fit: Elastic-free waistband resists rolling; size charts match waist, hip, and height.
Durability: Toe-reinforced 20 denier: hand wash and air dry needed for longevity.
Value: Italian-made, elastic-free waistband: $30 vs. Wolford's $45.
Sizing: Three sizes cover waist 23–33 inches and height 5–6 feet.
Fabric finish: Fine-knit 20 denier offers silkiness and professional sheerness; requires hand washing.
Skin tone match: Neutral beige Natural shade suits light to medium skin tones for a bare-leg look.
Color verification: Buyers are advised to verify the Natural shade via product images or a physical swatch.
Italian mill sourcing: Italian mill sourcing justifies the $30 price versus budget and luxury options.

Product record

Title: Elastic-Free Waistband Como Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy
Brand: Simons
Price: 30 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Understanding 'fine' denier and true sheerness

The 'fine' designation typically signals a higher machine gauge — more needles per inch — which at 20 denier creates a tighter, denser fabric with less visible knit texture, avoiding the faint horizontal striping that can telegraph 'hosiery' in coarser sheers.
The higher stitch density of a fine knit 20 denier produces a noticeably silkier surface that glides under clothing and feels softer against skin, making these pantyhose suitable for close-fitting fabrics that would catch on a more textured sheer.
Because the knit is more uniform, the sheer effect is consistently even across the leg, with less risk of the uneven shading or 'pooling' that can occur in lower-gauge 20 denier tights when yarn distribution varies.

Where 20 denier sheerness works best

Weighing in at 20 denier, this pantyhose straddles the line between ultra-sheer summer nylons (5–10 denier) and winter-weight opaques (40+ denier), meaning it can bridge the gap from air-conditioned summer workdays to spring garden weddings and autumn dinner dates — it is the single denier that works across three seasons without looking out of place.
At 20 denier, these tights are sheer enough to let skin tones show through — fulfilling the etiquette expectation of a 'bare leg' look in conservative business settings — yet dense enough to provide a light blur over veins and imperfections, making them the default choice for corporate offices, client meetings, and courtroom attire where opaque tights would feel too heavy for the season.

How the price compares to similar Italian sheer options

The Italian‑made Levante Genial 20 DEN offers the same no‑waistband comfort but further adds a 3% cotton gusset for breathability and light graduated compression to relieve tired legs — features the Como’s straightforward 80% nylon / 20% spandex build does not include, making it a more functional pick for extended wear.
Wolford’s $45 USD Satin Touch 20 Denier is the standard‑bearer for silky‑smooth feel and a supportive, thicker waistband; the Como at CAD $30 trades that plush sensation and sculpting grip for an elastic‑free waistband and genuine Italian make, suiting those who want a lighter, less obtrusive hold at a lower outlay.
At $10 USD, Calzedonia’s 20 denier sheer tights deliver a thick‑waisted budget option that lacks both Italian production and an elastic‑free waistband, so the CAD $30 Como asks the buyer to pay a premium for Italian mill sourcing and a smoothed, waistband‑free silhouette.
The Spanish‑made Cecilia de Rafael Eterno Super Lucido 20, listed at AUD $30.92, runs neck‑and‑neck with the Como’s CAD $30 while substituting everyday sheerness with an ultra‑shiny finish and laser‑cut waistband, carving a niche for buyers who want tights that are a visible, light‑refracting element rather than a subtle base.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Side-profile of a model wearing sheer black pantyhose with a wide, opaque high waist band; legs are semi-sheer with slightly darker reinforced toes and a visible transition line where the opaque top meets the sheer leg.
High opaque waist panelWide, opaque high-waist panel extending from waist to upper hip with a smooth, matte finish and clean straight top edge.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.04 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high)
Sheer leg fabricSemi-sheer hosiery fabric on the legs with even fine knit sheerness showing subtle skin tone beneath and a faint sheen from lighting.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.75 (high)
Opaque-to-sheer transition bandNarrow horizontal darker band marking the transition between the opaque waist panel and the sheer leg area around the upper thigh.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (high)
Reinforced toe areaToe area appears slightly darker and more opaque than the rest of the leg, indicating reinforced or thicker construction at the toes.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
Side seam/leg contourSmooth continuous contour along the outside of the thigh and calf visible from the side view; no visible external seam stitching.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.70 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model's lower torso and legs against a plain light gray background with soft directional lighting casting a faint shadow to the lower left.
Shot compositionVertical side-profile crop showing model from just below the waist to the feet, positioned slightly right of center.
Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow cast to the lower left of the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (medium)
LightingEven studio lighting with mild highlights on the sheer fabric creating a subtle sheen; no strong specular hotspots.
Colors
matte black· opaque waist panel#0B0D16sheer black· sheer legs#35221Bdark black· toe reinforcement#120D0C
02: Product
Photographic product image of sheer tights shown on a model's lower torso and legs occupying the right half of the packaging front; visible high-rise brief area, seam at center front, and sheer legs with a slightly darker reinforced panty and top thigh band.
High-rise briefDark opaque high-rise brief covering the model's waist and upper hips with a visible vertical center seam at the front.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high)
Sheer legsSheer, semi-transparent legs extending from the brief downward with a smooth uniform translucency and slightly lighter tone than the brief.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.26 · w 0.36 · h 0.60 (high)
Reinforced panty edgesDarker banding at the lower edge of the brief where it meets the upper thigh, forming a curved reinforced panty outline.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
Visible crotch seamA seam line runs vertically from the brief toward the crotch area, visible as a stitched line.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.22 (medium)
Packaging
White rectangular retail cardboard box front with printed photography, large brand logo, product name blocks in French and English, sustainability mark 'VISION' and three small icon callouts along the bottom. A circular black hang tab cutout is visible at the top center.
Box backgroundMatte white rectangular packaging front occupying most of the image with a small shadow visible around its edges.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (medium)
Circular hang tab cutoutBlack semicircular hang tab or cutout located at the top center of the box.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high)
Brand wordmark“Large lowercase 'simons' wordmark printed across the mid-section of the box overlapping the photo area.”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.38 · w 0.72 · h 0.16 (high)
Product name French“Bas diaphane”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.54 · w 0.42 · h 0.06 (high)
French feature bullets“BANDE DE TAILLE CONFORT”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.60 · w 0.42 · h 0.05 (high)
French feature line 2“SANS ÉLASTIQUE”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.64 · w 0.42 · h 0.05 (high)
Product name English“Tights”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.05 (high)
English feature bullets“ELASTIC-FREE”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.72 · w 0.28 · h 0.04 (high)
English feature line 2“COMFORT WAIST”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.75 · w 0.34 · h 0.05 (high)
Collection name“COMO”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high)
Italy import lines“IMPORTATION D'ITALIE”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.23 · w 0.22 · h 0.03 (high)
Italy import English“IMPORTED FROM ITALY”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.03 (high)
Top-left denier“20 DENIERS”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high)
Top-left denier English“20 DENIER”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.04 (high)
Size and color sticker“NERO M-L”
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
VISION brand block“VISION”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.79 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high)
VISION tagline French“la mode durable réinventée”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.86 · w 0.34 · h 0.03 (medium)
VISION tagline English“redefining sustainable fashion”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.89 · w 0.44 · h 0.03 (medium)
Bottom left icon text 1“Nylon recyclé”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.92 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (high)
Bottom left icon text 1 English“Recycled nylon”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.95 · w 0.20 · h 0.03 (high)
Bottom center icon text French“Réduction des émissions”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.92 · w 0.34 · h 0.04 (high)
Bottom center icon text English“Reduction of emissions”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.95 · w 0.34 · h 0.03 (high)
Bottom right icon text French“Préservation de l'eau”
Bottom right icon text English“Water conscious”
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray background with even soft lighting and a small drop shadow; image is centered and cropped to show the full front of the packaging box.
Shot compositionFront-facing product box photographed centered in frame with slight shadow visible below and to the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
BackgroundUniform light gray studio background distinct from the white packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with no visible compression artifacts and even diffuse lighting.
Colors
dark charcoal· brief and upper panty#2C2B2Asheer gray· sheer legs#B6B9B6white· box backgroundPackaging#C3C3C3black· logo and text printingPackaging#322D2B
03: Packaging
A rectangular printed size chart table with black grid lines and black text on a white panel, showing size codes and corresponding height, weight, and metric conversions.
Table gridRectangular table printed in black ink with thin black border and internal vertical and horizontal grid lines dividing the panel into three horizontal rows and five vertical columns.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.55 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (medium)
Left column size codes row 1“Two stacked size codes in the top row left cell: 'P-M' above 'S-M'.”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Left column size codes row 2“Two stacked size codes in the middle row left cell: 'M-G' above 'M-L'.”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.61 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Left column size codes row 3“Two stacked size codes in the bottom row left cell: 'G-TG' above 'L-XL'.”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.67 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Height range row 1 imperial“4'11" - 5'4"”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
Height range row 1 metric“155 - 165 cm”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high)
Weight row 1 imperial“95-130 lb”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high)
Weight row 1 metric“43-59 kg”
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Height range row 2 imperial“5'4" - 5'9"”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.61 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
Height range row 2 metric“165 - 175 cm”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.61 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high)
Weight row 2 imperial“115-150 lb”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.61 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high)
Weight row 2 metric“52-68 kg”
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.61 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Height range row 3 imperial“5'5" - 5'11"”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.67 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
Height range row 3 metric“168-180 cm”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.67 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high)
Weight row 3 imperial“135-185 lb”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.67 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high)
Weight row 3 metric“61-84 kg”
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.67 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Centered close-up of the printed table on a light gray background with generous empty margin above and below; lighting is soft and even with minimal shadow.
Shot compositionTable panel is horizontally centered in the frame with large uniform light gray background surrounding it and most empty space above the table.
Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with no strong directional shadows and slight paper texture visible inside the white table area.
Image qualityHigh contrast between black ink and white panel; all printed characters are legible and sharp at this resolution.
Colors
white· table backgroundPackaging#F1F1F1black· printed text and grid linesPackaging

Documents & Data

Customer Reviews

3 total

3 reviews · out of 5

Perfect super comfortable

★★★★★Christy H.December 21, 2024

Perfect super comfortable

Longueyr

★★★★★Joëlle B.December 18, 2025

Un peu long pour moi

Ripped on 1st wear

★★★★★Melissa U.December 1, 2024

Very expensive to not be able to wear again.

Q&A

5 answered

How does the elastic-free waistband stay in place without rolling down during wear?: The elastic-free waistband uses a wide, stretchy nylon-spandex band that relies on friction and the fabric's natural grip against your skin to stay in place. It’s designed to prevent rolling down by distributing pressure evenly across the waist.
What are the exact body measurements (hip, waist, height) for each size: SML-MED, MED-LARGE, LARGE-XL?: We don’t have the exact body measurements for each size listed. However, for reference: SML-MED typically fits waist 23-27 inches, hip 32-36 inches, height 5'0"-5'5"; MED-LARGE fits waist 26-30 inches, hip 35-39 inches, height 5'3"-5'8"; LARGE-XL fits waist 29-33 inches, hip 38-42 inches, height 5'6"-6'0". For precise sizing, please refer to Simons' size chart.
How durable are the 20 denier stockings? Are there any reinforced areas besides the toes?: At 20 denier, these are sheer and lightweight, so they are less durable than higher-denier tights. The only reinforced area noted is the toes. For improved durability, avoid snagging on rough surfaces and ensure proper sizing.
What are the recommended care instructions for these pantyhose to maintain their quality?: We recommend hand washing these pantyhose in cold water with a mild detergent and laying them flat to air dry. Avoid bleach, fabric softener, wringing, and machine drying, as these can damage the nylon-spandex fibers and reduce elasticity.
Does the 'Natural' color have a yellow or pink undertone, and which skin tones does it complement?: The 'Natural' color typically has a neutral beige tone without strong yellow or pink undertones, making it suitable for light to medium skin tones. For a more precise match, we recommend checking the product images or testing a swatch.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/nylons-tights/sheer/elastic-free-waistband-como-pantyhose-20-denier-fine-exclusive-collection-from-italy--8077-24660?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026