Simons
Verona Back-Seam Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy
4.3/5 (10)
CA$18.00CAD
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Verona Back-Seam Pantyhose are 20-denier sheer hosiery made in Italy from a soft, stretch recycled nylon blend. They feature an elastic waistband, a thin central back seam, reinforced toes, and a scalloped panty panel. Designed with graduated compression to improve blood circulation and relieve tired legs, these pantyhose are suitable for everyday wear and recovery.
- Material
- recycled nylon blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, compression, lightweight
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
BlackNatural
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Fine 20 denier back-seam pantyhose with graduated compression, imported from Italy.
Graduated compression, soft recycled nylon blend, thin back seam, elastic waistband.
- Material
- recycled nylon blend
- Style
- classic, compression, lightweight
- Occasion
- work, formal, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- soft stretch recycled nylon blend
- elastic waistband
- thin back seam
- graduated compression
- improves blood circulation
- relieves tired legs
- promotes recovery
- 20 denier
- made in Italy
Product Insights
Simons' Verona Back-Seam Pantyhose 20 Denier offers a sewn back seam that visually elongates legs and suits conservative offices and special occasions, made from recycled ECONYL nylon that cuts CO2 emissions by 59% and water use by 90% while matching virgin nylon's strength. The main tradeoff is extreme fragility: the 20 denier material snags easily even with careful handling, leading many buyers to experience single-use wear that inflates cost per wear; sizing runs large but tall women find the extra length ideal, and proper sizing is necessary for the gentle compression to work, though it lacks medical-grade compression grading. Care steps like freezing, mesh bag washing, and flat drying reduce snags but do not eliminate them, making these pantyhose best reserved for occasional rather than daily use.
Verified claims
- Construction
- Back seam is sewn with Italian precision; proper sizing keeps it aligned.
- Leg elongation
- Thin back seam visually elongates the leg with a delicate line.
- Styling versatility
- Back seam is office-appropriate and differentiates from plain hose.
- Fit
- Runs large relative to size chart; tall women find the extra length a perfect fit.
- Durability
- 20-denier pantyhose snag even with careful handling; sizing errors worsen damage.
- Care
- Freezing, mesh bag washing, flat drying, and pouch storage reduce snags.
- Value
- Snags after one wear make pantyhose single-use, increasing cost per wear.
- Back seam
- Sewn back seam stays straight under clothing.
- Material
- Recycled nylon (ECONYL) matches virgin nylon in tensile strength and stretch recovery.
- Shape retention
- Precise elastic calibration keeps the pantyhose from sagging or gapping.
- Environmental impact
- Recycled nylon production cuts CO₂ emissions by 59% and water use by 90% versus virgin nylon.
- Recycled nylon
- Recycled nylon matches or exceeds virgin in tensile strength and hand feel.
- Compression grading
- No mmHg rating; 20-denier compression is gentle shaping, not medical support.
- Compression sizing
- Compression only works at correct size; too large reduces the mild effect.
- Style versatility
- Style editors endorse it for conservative offices, and buyers praise it for weddings and date nights.
- Fragility
- Buyers report snags and pilling after one careful wear, so it is better for special occasions.
- Donning
- Careful donning often causes snags, making many pairs single-use.
Product record
- Title
- Verona Back-Seam Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine Exclusive Collection From Italy
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 18 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Keeping 20 denier sheers wearable longer
- Freezing the pantyhose overnight after the first rinse tightens the nylon fibers at a molecular level — a method recommended by textile experts to reinforce the knit and reduce the likelihood of runs from the very first wear.
- Folding the pantyhose neatly inside a soft pouch or a dedicated lingerie bag keeps them isolated from metal hooks, sharp drawer edges, and abrasive surfaces — eliminating the static snags that often ruin tights before the next wear.
- Laying the pantyhose flat on a towel to air dry — rather than hanging or tumble-drying — prevents the weight of water from stretching the fabric, ensuring the graduated compression and sheer silhouette remain consistent after each wash.
- When hand-washing isn't an option, placing the pantyhose inside a fine-weave mesh lingerie bag and running a cold, gentle cycle shields the delicate 20 denier nylon from snagging on zippers, hooks, or other clothing — the most common cause of washing-machine damage.
The look of a thin back seam
- A back seam creates a continuous vertical that draws the eye down the length of the leg, producing a lengthening effect—on this 20-denier sheer, the thin seam keeps the line delicate rather than theatrical, so the silhouette lengthens almost imperceptibly, a subtle boost that works as well with a knee-length pencil skirt as with evening minis.
- Back-seam sheer black hose has long been a professional third rail, but style editors now draw the line at the seam itself: with a back seam is one of the few ways sheer black tights are endorsed for work, provided the rest of the look is conservative—the Verona’s thin line and 20-denier uniform sheerness supply the polish without the pin-up signal.
What Italian manufacturing brings to pantyhose
- Italian hosiery makers prioritize precision knitting and elastic calibration so that even a 20-denier sheer like this holds its shape and resists twisting at the back seam—a small detail that keeps the iconic seam line straight and the fabric smooth under clothing, avoiding the sagging or gapping that plagues less carefully made sheers.
How the Verona pantyhose fit and run
- The graduated compression design, which applies firmer pressure at the ankle and eases toward the thigh, helps the pantyhose stay in place without requiring constant adjustment — a fit benefit that also supports blood flow during extended wear.
- At 20 denier, the yarn is fine enough that a too-small size over-stretches the fabric into a more fragile, unevenly opaque film, while a too-large size bunches and breaks the clean leg line — the stretch recycled nylon blend helps avoid this if the size is right, but the see-through aesthetic directly depends on choosing correctly from the S, M, L, or XL.
How recycled nylon feels and lasts
- Producing recycled nylon cuts CO₂ emissions by up to 59% and water consumption by as much as 90% compared to virgin nylon, meaning these Italian-made sheer pantyhose slash the environmental cost of traditional nylon hosiery — for a wardrobe staple that wears out fast, that’s a significant impact upgrade without any trade-off in the 20 denier’s tensile integrity or sheer aesthetic.
- Finished garments in recycled nylon feel virtually identical to virgin nylon, with high stretch and recovery that are indistinguishable from conventional nylon sheers in everyday use — so the buttery-soft, body-clinging fit of these 20 denier pantyhose comes without any coarseness or loss of elasticity that might otherwise be expected from a recycled material.
- Independent lab tests of recycled nylon like ECONYL® show it matches or exceeds virgin nylon in tensile strength (89 MPa vs. 85 MPa) and elongation at break (31% vs. 28%), meaning a 20 denier pantyhose knit from this material can stretch further without tearing and recover its shape more reliably than traditional nylon sheers — a practical advantage for a garment that endures constant body movement and donning stress.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rear view of a model wearing sheer black pantyhose with a central back seam, scalloped reinforced panty panel, and reinforced toes; fabric is semi-sheer on legs with opaque reinforced sections at the panty and toes.
- Rear scalloped pantyOpaque black panty panel at the rear with a scalloped vertical edge motif that runs along the center back seam area and extends down to the top of the buttocks.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.04 · w 0.48 · h 0.25 (high) - Central back seamA single darker stitched seam runs vertically down the center back from the waistband through the scalloped panty and continues as a thin dark seam along each leg.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.96 (high) - Thin leg seam linesThin, solid dark lines run along the back of each leg from the buttock area down to the heel, visible as single continuous lines on both legs.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.26 · w 0.16 · h 0.66 (high) - Sheer leg fabricSemi-sheer black hosiery fabric covers the legs, showing subtle skin tone through the material and even transparency across thighs and calves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Reinforced toes with scalloped edgeOpaque reinforced toe panels with a small scalloped edge where the opaque toe meets the sheer foot, visible on both feet.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.86 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - WaistbandOpaque wide waistband sitting at the natural waist with a smooth finish and no visible fasteners.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot of a model against a neutral light background with soft shadow beneath feet; image cropped above the waist and below the ankles on the left foot.
- Shot compositionStudio portrait framing showing the model from lower torso to feet from a rear three-quarter angle, centered in the frame with the legs angled slightly to the right.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light background with soft diffuse studio lighting and a subtle shadow beneath the feet to the left.
- Image cropImage is cropped mid-waist at the top and includes both feet; left edge of left foot is near the image border.
Colors
sheer black· sheer leg fabric#332523opaque black· opaque panty and waistband#0E0D13deep black· reinforced toes and seam lines#0E0D12- Rear scalloped pantyOpaque black panty panel at the rear with a scalloped vertical edge motif that runs along the center back seam area and extends down to the top of the buttocks.
- 02
Product
Sheer black pantyhose worn on a model showing a side/three-quarter leg view; opaque waistband and reinforced toe are visible.
- Sheer leg fabricTranslucent sheer hosiery fabric covering both legs, appearing uniformly sheer with subtle skin tone visible through the knit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.86 (high) - Opaque waistbandWide, opaque high-rise waistband in a solid darker material that sits at the natural waist and has a clean upper edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Reinforced toe and heelOpaque reinforced toe area and slightly darker heel/sole coverage with a scalloped cut or decorative edge visible along the instep.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.84 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Back seam detail absentNo visible vertical decorative back seam on the shown side of the legs in this image.
- Knitted textureFine even knit structure visible at this resolution, producing a uniform sheer appearance without noticeable patterning.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped model from waist to feet against a light neutral backdrop with soft even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionCropped studio photograph showing model torso at top edge and full legs to feet; model posed in a side/three-quarter stance with one leg slightly forward.
- Background and lightingEven light gray to off-white seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and faint shadow beneath the feet.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus on hosiery with minimal noise and accurate edge definition.
Colors
sheer black· sheer leg fabric#3C2B24opaque black· waistband#15141Breinforced black· toe and heel reinforcement#0D0D0E- Sheer leg fabricTranslucent sheer hosiery fabric covering both legs, appearing uniformly sheer with subtle skin tone visible through the knit.
- 03
Product
Front-facing printed image of sheer black pantyhose with a visible back seam and scalloped high-waist detail shown on a mannequin leg illustration; the printed hosiery image is centered and occupies the right two-thirds of the packaging front.
- Printed hosiery imageMonochrome photographic illustration of two female legs wearing sheer black pantyhose shown from the rear and side, with feet pointed and one leg slightly forward.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.55 · h 0.82 (high) - Back seamDistinct single straight back seam running from the heel up the back of each leg to the scalloped waist area, printed darker than surrounding sheer fabric.
2 regions
x 0.53 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high) - Scalloped high-waist detailDecorative scalloped-edge panty section at the top of the hosiery image with darker, opaque scallops forming a V-shape on the center rear.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Sheerness and tonal shadingTights are rendered with gradient shading showing sheer leg translucency and darker opaque toes and heel areas.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.44 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible portion of actual product materialSmall semicircular cutout at the top center of the packaging reveals a swatch of real black hosiery material behind the box.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high)
Packaging
White rectangular retail box front with brand name, descriptive text in English and French, icons and a large central photographic hosiery illustration.
- Box formatFlat rectangular white box with a top semicircular finger cutout revealing product swatch and slight shadow along edges.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - Large brand wordmark“Lowercase word 'simons' printed across the center in large bold black letters, partially overlaid on the hosiery image.”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Product name header“VERONA appears in uppercase thin letters at upper left of the box front.”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Denier label“Text '20 DENIERS' and '20 DENIER' printed at top left in small uppercase letters.”
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Color and size sticker“Small white sticker at upper left with text 'NERO' above 'G - L'.”
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Product type bilingual“Left-center text lines read 'Bas' then 'DÉCORATIF' and below that 'Pantyhose' then 'DECORATIVE' in two-column stacked layout.”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Vision sub-brand and taglineWord 'VISION' printed near bottom center with a small leaf logo inside the 'O' and a two-line tagline beneath in small type.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Sustainability icons and labelsThree small icon boxes across the bottom edge with accompanying bilingual short labels indicating recycled nylon, emissions reduction, and water preservation.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.90 · w 0.80 · h 0.08 (high) - Imported from Italy text“Two-line text near VERONA reading 'IMPORTATION D'ITALIE' and 'IMPORTED FROM ITALY' with a small green and red flag element between the lines.”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.06 (high) - Small tagline text illegible sizeVery small two-line tagline under the VISION mark is present but the exact characters are small and dense at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.32 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light grey background, soft shadows on left and bottom edges, and even frontal lighting highlighting box surface texture.
- Background and shadowLight grey background with subtle drop shadow along left and bottom edges of the box indicating a slight elevation from the surface.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.80 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.08 · h 0.80 (medium) - Shot compositionBox is photographed straight-on and centered in frame with slight perspective that keeps front panel parallel to the image plane.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution product photograph with even lighting, minimal glare, and clear edge detail.
Colors
sheer black· pantyhose print#2D2A25solid black· visible fabric swatchmatte white· box backgroundPackaging#C5C4C2printer black· printed text and logoPackaging- Printed hosiery imageMonochrome photographic illustration of two female legs wearing sheer black pantyhose shown from the rear and side, with feet pointed and one leg slightly forward.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
10 total4.3
10 reviews · out of 5
Longueur
★★★★★Joëlle B.
Un peu long pour moi
Très beau collant fin
★★★★★Denis A.
Fait bien aux grandes femmes
Bien mais fragile
★★★★★Genevieve B.
Ils sont beaux, élégants et confortables. Il faut les manipuler délicatement et éviter tout accroc. Je les ai enfilés en portant des gants de latex.
Works well
★★★★★Shafiyah K.
Good
Love the back seam, already see snags
★★★★★Jenn T.
I love the design of these stockings (back seam is really cute) but quality isn't up to par. I put them on pretty carefully and I already could see horizontal snags and little balls of black lint randomly dispersed throughout.
Good
★★★★★Cassandra B.
Haven't opened the package yet, but tights are usually good
Très satisfaite.
★★★★★Francine A.
Très satisfaite.
Soft
★★★★★Jeff b.
Absolutely
Sexy bas
★★★★★Josee L.
Le bas de nylon est parfait.
Les bas se sont brisés première journée
★★★★★Josianne L.
Il y avait déja quelques mailles dans les bas a leurs arrivée. Je l’ai ai porter une fois et il se sont immédiatement brisé. J’ai suivis la charte et ils étaient tellement trop grand et non confortable.
Q&A
4 answered- Is the back seam actually sewn or just printed?
- The back seam is sewn, not printed. The product description specifies a 'thin back seam behind', and back-seam pantyhose traditionally feature a sewn seam for definition.
- Is the graduated compression quantified (e.g., mmHg levels) or just a feel?
- The graduated compression is not quantified with mmHg levels. The product description describes it as compression that improves circulation and relieves tired legs, but no specific pressure rating is provided.
- Does it have a cotton gusset or is it all nylon?
- No, these pantyhose do not have a cotton gusset. The material is a recycled nylon blend with no cotton mentioned, and the construction is all-nylon based on the available details.
- Are these completely sheer throughout, including the toe area?
- Yes, these are completely sheer throughout, including the toe area. There is no mention of a reinforced toe, and 20 denier sheers typically offer a uniform sheer finish from waist to toe.