There is nothing
sexier than a woman slowly pulling up her stockings. Those thin, leg-hugging garments make your
legs look so soft and tanned. But when
did that all start?
Back in the late
1500s, William Lee of Nottinghamshire invented the first knitting machine and
made the first machine-made seamed hose.
At the time, men of good families wore stockings and garters under their
doublets. It was not for women until the
Victorian era. Stockings were made of
wool or silk until a revolutionary yarn was invented in 1912: the rayon fibre, also called artificial
silk. Then, in the 1930s, nylon was
created for the first time. It was such
a popular material that stockings quickly became known as nylons. “Strong as steel, as fine as spiders web”,
declared its inventors Du Pont, as they showcased it at the New York World Fair
in 1939.
Nylons were an
immediate success. Women rushed out to
buy them. In Europe and in America, with
the WWII restrictions, nylons could be had for a whopping $10 (a fortune in
those days) on the black market. While
nylon is a strong fibre, it has no stretch, so manufacturers had to shape them
and make stockings in many sizes so they would fit perfectly.
In 1959, Du Pont (yes,
them again) came up with a new, stretchy fibre called lycra. Goodbye baggy ankles, say hello to
comfortable hosiery that fits! Say also
goodbye to the seam as circular knitting became the norm. This was perfect timing as, with the 1960s,
hems went up and mini-skirts became popular.
Hose, or as is what now called pantyhose, became more visible. This created a demand for fun, colourful
hose, in a variety of patterns.
Today, hosiery is
enjoying a revival. Its sex appeal makes
it an essential item in your lingerie drawer.
At Undiewarehouse.com.au, we have the pleasure to offer over 200
different choices. No matter which type
you want, we have it. We thrive to be
your one-stop shop for the ultimate in high quality hosiery.
We offer the best
names in the industry such as Ambra in footless, no waist, body shapers,
fishnets, ultra sheers, opaque and ladder resistant, control tights, and
hipsters just to name a few. We are
proud to carry some amazing Razzamatazz pantyhose such as the curvaceous line
in sheer and opaque . We
have a large collection of amazing stay-ups such as the Voodoo Killer Legs that not only stay up but boasts a pretty lace
border and a sensual aroma.
For an edgy and trendy
look, why not try our leatherette leggings available in blue or silver? These full-length leggings only need a slinky
top and some high heels for you to go out on the town.
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No matter the look you
want, we're sure to make you a very happy customer with our extensive lines of
hosiery.
