There is, apparently, a way to solve the old problem of ladders in your tights and that is putting them in the freezer overnight. Who knew?
Make Your Tights Last Longer – Ballet World
pantyhose ladder resist - anti-ladder 20 denier – Dutchshopper
Do freezing tights make them more durable? - Quora
The simple trick that promises the end of ladders in your tights for good
On tights (or the lack of them) - Style Wanderings
How To Wear Designer Tights And Avoid Any Ladders
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Why you should put your tights in the freezer overnight before wearing them - even in winter - Mirror Online
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