The opaque cotton tights for the cold walk to the bus stop

These are opaque cotton tights at 100 denier, made in Italy, with a fabric blend of 55% cotton, 39% polyamide and 6% elastane. They are meant for cold winter days when you want your legs covered and your outfit to stay as you planned it. Black is the color named in the listing, with Dark Green also offered.

The listing calls these 100 denier, which is the number that tells you how opaque and thick a tight is. One bullet says 101 denier, so the listing is not consistent on the exact figure, but both point to a thick winter weight rather than a sheer one. The yarn blend is 55% cotton, 39% polyamide and 6% elastane. Cotton is the soft part the listing describes, polyamide adds strength, and elastane is the stretch.

Construction details are listed too: flat seams, a cotton gusset and reinforced toes. A gusset is the panel at the crotch, and reinforced toes mean added strength at the foot. Whether that adds up to comfort over a full day is the listing’s claim, and it depends on your body and your shoes, which is a matter of fit and taste rather than measurement.

Sizing is where to slow down. The title lists S, M, L, XL and XXL, while the bullet lists only S/M and L/XL. Check the size guide in the listing images before ordering. They are made in Italy, and the brand states that its products carry the OEKO TEX Standard 100 certification. Care instructions are not given; the care field only says Origin, so check the label when they arrive.