Ballet Tights
Shop The World's First Sustainable dance tights by Imperfect Pointes in partnership with Swedish Stockings. We thought of every feature to ensure these are THE BEST in the world. Expertly crafted and designed to last, our ballet tights are loved by thousands of dancers worldwide for their unique deep knitted comfort waistband, superior soft feel and durable colour-fast fabric.
Convertible styling allows the dancer to wear the tight as footed or footless, perfect for switching between dance styles.
Imperfect Pointes tights worn on stage by:
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SUSTAINABLE DANCE TIGHTS
Dream Deep Waistband
Feel confident in the studio with our deep dream waistband for ultimate comfort. With a sculpting effect that creates a superior flattering fit - no lumps or bumps here, whatever size you take.
No Colour Loss
Say goodbye to your pink ballet tights going grey after one wash. We've rigorously tested our tights and as long as you follow our care instructions, they will stay pink for much, much longer.
Designed to last
Our tights are made to be durable. Better for the planet and saves you money in the long run as you'll get through less pairs.
Non-slip material
Ideal for Pas de Deux, our premium recycled yarn is super comfortable and easy to hold for all those important lifts.
Comfy Open Sole
We worked with professional ballerinas to design the perfect sized hole whether you wear them on or off the heel with your pointe shoes.
WHY SUSTAINABLE TIGHTS?
Each year, 8 billion pairs of tights are produced, worn a few times and then discarded. This contributes to make the clothing industry the second most polluting industry in the world. Landfills everywhere are full of poorly made, cheap non-biodegradable nylon garments-and it’s getting worse.
Nylon yarn, which is currently used to produce most tights, is created from an environmentally harmful petroleum-based manufacturing process that leads to damaging carbon emissions. Not only that, but modern ballet tights are not made to last. These harmful practices in the fashion industry are all too common.
WOMENS BALLET TIGHTS
HOW THEY'RE MADE
Our factory in Italy only uses energy from renewable resources, such as wind or solar. Most of them have their own solar panels, and produce between 35-80% of their own energy. The remaining energy is derived from renewable certified third party.
Their dyeing facility use equipment resulting in a 20% less energy consumption as well as re-using 50% of the water, whilst the remaining 50% is purified in a specifically designed pool system, leaving it fit to use again after one week.
Apart from this, the factories pay close attention ensuring to avoid overproduction, any leftover yarns are used to produce samples. They collaborate with specialised companies to ensure that all paper and plastic is purposely recycled.
RECYCLING YOUR TIGHTS
Most ballet tights are very cheap to produce, as they are made in factories with poor conditions, where workers are underpaid. So most of the price with those tights is profit. With our tights, you get a superior quality product which is ethically made in Italy in an 100% emission free factory. We are making superior tights with the future in mind, not just profit.
Check out our tights recycling page to find out more details and if you're still not sure, get in touch!
MADE IN THE U.K