How to Care For Your Stems
FINE HOSIERY & TIGHTS
Proper care extends the lifespan of your tights and keeps them looking fresh.
Hand wash cold with a mild detergent for the gentlest result, or tuck them into a mesh bag for a cool, careful cycle in the machine.
Home is a Stems pouch - folded loosely, away from anything textured, buckled, or rough that could catch the thread. Give them a moment to unroll after each wear before folding them away again; a little patience now saves the shape later.
A quick check before you slip them on goes a long way - smooth nails, no jewelry. Most runs begin at the hands, never the fabric.
SOCKS, CARED FOR
Every pair deserves a little looking after - a few simple habits keep your socks soft, elastic, and true to shape for far longer than a rushed wash ever could.
A gentle cycle does the trick, tucked into a mesh bag to keep them safe from zippers, hooks, and anything less considerate in the wash.
Fold, don't ball - a rolled-up pair may look tidy, but it quietly stretches the cuff over time. Keep pairs together in a drawer or your Stems pouch, so no sock goes wandering on laundry day.
Let them rest between wears, a little rotation keeps the elastic springy and the shape true, pair after pair.