Dancing tights and like garments with integrated sock, the sock including selectively placed openings at the heel, ball of foot, and toe area to expose the heel and at least substantial portions of the ball of the foot, and one or more toes, and being configured to maintain secure placement on the foot.

The present invention relates to knits that can be used to make rip-resistant sheer hosiery or similar garments, using a specific combination of UHMWPE fiber and stretch fiber, such as spandex. The knit has rip-resistant and anti-microbial properties. Details are provided to avoid problems with pilling and the appearance of bald spots during use. A variation of the knit is useful for activewear.

The present invention relates to knits that can be used to make rip-resistant sheer hosiery or similar garments, using a specific combination of UHMWPE fiber and stretch fiber, such as spandex. The knit has rip-resistant and anti-microbial properties. Details are provided to avoid problems with pilling and the appearance of bald spots during use. A variation of the knit is useful for activewear.

A pantyhose article includes a first tubular member having a panty portion and a first tubular leg portion having a first principal sub-portion and a first transitional sub-portion. The principal sub-portion extends from a thigh region to a first foot end of the tubular member and the transitional sub-portion extends between the panty portion to the principal sub-portion. The principal sub-portion is formed of a first knit having a first ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a first companion fiber. The transitional sub-portion is formed of a second knit having a second UHMWPE fiber and a second companion fiber, the first knit being different from the second knit. A second tubular member has a similar panty portion and tubular leg portion. A method for manufacturing a pantyhose article includes forming the first tubular member, forming the second tubular member, cutting the first and second panty portions, joining longitudinal edges of the panty portions to form a panty tube and joining the longitudinal edges to a gusset.

A pantyhose article includes a first tubular member having a panty portion and a first tubular leg portion having a first principal sub-portion and a first transitional sub-portion. The principal sub-portion extends from a thigh region to a first foot end of the tubular member and the transitional sub-portion extends between the panty portion to the principal sub-portion. The principal sub-portion is formed of a first knit having a first ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a first companion fiber. The transitional sub-portion is formed of a second knit having a second UHMWPE fiber and a second companion fiber, the first knit being different from the second knit. A second tubular member has a similar panty portion and tubular leg portion. A method for manufacturing a pantyhose article includes forming the first tubular member, forming the second tubular member, cutting the first and second panty portions, joining longitudinal edges of the panty portions to form a panty tube and joining the longitudinal edges to a gusset.

A tight including a leg section configured to cover a first one of a user's legs, and a waist section configured to cover the user's waist, the waist section comprising an engaged side connected to the leg section, and a disengaged side configured to admit a second one of the user's legs therethrough, and an opening disposed in a crotch region, the opening comprising a first portion disposed in the waist section.

An item of clothing including: a tube member; a first loop disposed on said tube member and configured to be placed on a first shoulder or a first leg of a human; wherein said tube member and said first loop are in one piece, and wherein said first loop is disposed on said tube member.