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The brief in sizes S-L is finished with high quality flat seams and a very deep waistband, about 5 cm deep. In the XL size the seams were of a much poorer quality and not flat, Helen was not very happy about how this made the tights fit. The legs are shaped and finished with sandal toes in all sizes.
The size chart is very accurate for sizes S-L, the use of dress size in addition to hip measurement is to be applauded. Do not stray outside the size guides as the massage nature of these tights means that there is not much stretch either in length or width. Take care with sizing particularly if you have long legs. Sizing of the XL was bigger than expected with poor fit in the brief.
On the leg the finish is smooth and matt and soft to the touch. The compression is hardly noticeable but the benefits are apparent. We are not sure what the vitamin E adds to the mix but these tights are good whether or not it brings any benefit.
Our only complaint with sizes S-L is that the clear line between leg and brief is visible on the leg in all sizes.
The XL sizes was another matter entirely, it is hard to believe these are versions of the same style. The fit was poor, they tended to sag at the crotch, the seams were of poor quality and our planned long term test lasted just one day because they failed both sides of the gusset.
We can recommend sizes S-L but avoid XL like the plague.
17 April 2007
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