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5 things you didn’t know about pantyhose

Posted by / June 29, 2010

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Pantyhose. Nylons. An itchy pain in the butt. Whatever you call ‘em, pantyhose undoubtedly have a place in women’s wardrobe (whether ladies like it or not), but how much do you really know about this clothing staple?

Expand your hosiery knowledge with five fun facts you probably didn’t know about pantyhose.

  1. During 1940s stage productions, before the days of widely available pantyhose, dancers and actresses had their stockings sewn to their underwear.
  2. Mother Earth isn’t a fan of pantyhose as they’re not biodegradable or recyclable and can release toxic chemicals if burned.
  3. Since 1995 women’s pantyhose sales have dipped 70 percent, but men’s pantyhose sales have increased.
  4. Some fisherman sport pantyhose to help protect against jelly fish stings.
  5. Two billion pairs of pantyhose are produced each year.

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  • Paul

    its a shame women don’t wear pantyhose like they used to. bare legs just don’t look as good.