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Man has a myriad of choices today. In each and everything, he is given choices; not just one or two but several choices. What one gets the most choices of would be clothing. From coats to pants, from blouses to tights, it is all about different choices. Colors, shades, shapes, materials, patterns and even textures... consider a pair of tights. One gets these garments in numerous styles. Ever wondered how these tight fitting leg garments came about amongst our midst? These garments have been in use since a very long time, they were mainly worn by men. The proof of their use comes from the lore about Robin Hood and his merry men; fondly know as the men in tights.

The tights came into usage to meet all the difficulties during horseback riding. They were made as skin tight as possible. Men of high ranks used tights which were made of pure silk or fine wool as opposed to the coarse, rough and harsh material used by commoners.

These days, tights are usually worn by women and girls. It is also worn occasionally by men. Baby tights and infant tights are also common. Athletic tights are used by both men and women. Recently, there is an increased use of tights in the men's fashion world. Most tights are made of cotton or nylon. Lycra tights improve the fitness. The main difference between tights and pantyhose would be their thickness. Tights are basically skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet. There are many types of tights based on their construction such as control top, seamless and support.

Tights are used by athletes and acrobats. Athletic tights are mainly un-footed; but they can have a stirrup that goes under the foot. Un-footed tights are also called leggings.

Tights have evolved a great deal since when they were first used. Tights are made of interwoven fabric and hence have pores in them into which moisturizers and other skin creams can be easily encapsulated. These creams are placed in these pores against the body and these supposedly create a health and beauty effect for the wearer.

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