The Sixty vs The Eighty Contour: Which Tights Fit?
By Heist | It's Time For Tights - Heist Studios | Published: 2026-10-27
Category: Comparisons
Compare Heist's bestselling 60 denier opaque tights with the 80 denier Contour version to find your ideal everyday pair.
Quick answer
Choose The Sixty Opaque Tights if you want a soft, eco-friendly everyday staple. Pick The Eighty Contour if you need stronger compression and a smoothing waistband for long days.
Denier difference: 60 vs 80
Denier measures thickness. 60 denier is opaque but lightweight, ideal for mild support and a natural feel. 80 denier is denser, providing more coverage and a firmer hold, especially through the waist and leg.
Sustainability vs control
The Sixty is made from recycled yarns with no single-use plastics, making it a sustainable choice. The Eighty Contour prioritizes performance with graduated compression and an adaptive waistband that smooths without digging.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Support level: The Eighty Contour provides graduated compression; The Sixty offers gentle hold without compression zones.
- Material eco-friendliness: The Sixty uses recycled yarns and no single-use plastics; The Eighty Contour does not highlight recycled materials. If sustainability is a priority, The Sixty is the greener choice.
- Waistband design: The Eighty Contour has an adaptive waistband that smooths without digging; The Sixty uses a standard comfortable waistband. For a seamless, no-roll waistband, choose The Eighty Contour.
Product facts
- The Eighty Contour Opaque Tights Black: The Eighty Contour Opaque Tights offer 80 denier opacity with graduated compression and a contour waistband that smooths without rolling. This means all-day support and a flattering fit, especially for work or long events where you want to feel held.

The Eighty Contour Opaque Tights Black - The Sixty Opaque Tights Chocolate Brown: The Sixty Opaque Tights are 60 denier, made from recycled yarns with no single-use plastics, and designed for soft, all-day comfort. You get an eco-friendly, comfortable everyday tight that still looks opaque and polished.

The Sixty Opaque Tights Chocolate Brown
Which one fits you?
Best for
- Daily wear with a soft, sustainable feel – choose The Sixty
- Long workdays or events needing compression and a smooth waist – choose The Eighty Contour
Not ideal for
- If you want maximum compression and shaping, The Sixty may feel too light
- If you prefer a lightweight, eco-friendly tight, The Eighty Contour may feel heavier than needed

