Aristoc - Vitality

This is a vintage package of Aristoc Vitality 10 denier sheer tights in Navy. Aristoc is a well-established British hosiery brand known for its quality products. The packaging features a dynamic image of a woman in business attire, running with a briefcase, emphasizing the 'Vitality' aspect and its suitability for everyday active wear. The design aesthetic, including the typography and graphic style, strongly suggests a production period in the late 1980s to early 1990s, an era when Lycra (Elastane) blends became prevalent in hosiery for enhanced comfort, fit, and durability.

The tights are described as 'fine quality sheer tights with added Lycra® to give extra support that you need to keep up with the pace of everyday life.' They are a 10 denier weight, making them very sheer. Key features include a reinforced body and toe for longer wear, addressing common points of stress and extending the life of the hosiery. The product is 'ONE SIZE' designed 'TO FIT UP TO 107 CM (42") HIPS'. The material composition is 84% Nylon (Polyamide) and 16% Lycra®, with Lycra being Du Pont's registered trademark for its elastane fibre. The care instructions advise washing separately, consistent with delicate hosiery.

This specific model is identified by the stock number T103 and was proudly 'MADE IN U.K.'. The integration of Lycra into traditional nylon tights marked a significant advancement in hosiery technology during the late 20th century, moving beyond the often rigid 100% nylon styles to offer stretch, better recovery, and improved comfort for the wearer. This Aristoc Vitality product exemplifies that transition, offering both a fashionable sheer look and practical support for the wearer's active lifestyle.