"Layla Sargent, founder of The Seam, which connects people with skilled menders, cleaners and restorers, advises going for a slightly higher denier, a good amount of elastane/Lycra, and reinforced toes and gussets. Brands such as Falke, Heist and Swedish Stockings should last longer than a supermarket three-pack. Take care when putting them on, avoiding rough shoes and sharp nails, and for washing put them in a mesh laundry bag, always on a cold, gentle cycle, says Sargent."
"Wash your whites only with other whites, says Rajiv Surendra, who shares his skills in the domestic arts with his 380,000-plus YouTube subscribers. You have to be strict about that. A white T-shirt with a decal or something ironed on that's tricky, he says. I assess the ratio of white to anything else. If it's more than half, I'd put that garment in the lights. When washing, Surendra suggests the hottest water possible; historically, he says, people boiled whites."
Choose higher-quality tights with a slightly higher denier, sufficient elastane/Lycra and reinforced toes and gussets to extend longevity. Put tights on carefully to avoid rough shoes and sharp nails. Wash tights in a mesh laundry bag on a cold, gentle cycle and never tumble-dry because heat weakens fibres and causes ladders. For cherished pairs, darn using a very fine matching yarn. Wash whites only with other whites, use the hottest water practical, avoid overusing detergent to prevent greying, and consider Mrs Stewart's Bluing, lemon juice pre-soaks, or white vinegar to brighten whites.
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