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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!
Tights
Frequently asked questions
The questions we get asked most.
We'd rather you order the right thing than send the wrong one back.
Our tights are made in Italy in partnership with Swedish Stockings, in factories that use renewable energy and careful water recycling.
Our tights are made from recycled nylon — primarily sourced from pre-consumer textile waste. This significantly reduces the energy and water used in production compared to virgin nylon, without compromising on the performance or feel dancers expect.
Follow the care instructions on each product page. Wash gently, avoid high heat, and your pinks should stay pink for much longer.
We recommend sizing by height and weight rather than clothing size. Our tights are designed with dancers in mind — check our Ballet Tights Size Guide for a precise fit. If you're between sizes, size up for a more comfortable wear during long rehearsals.
Yes — our convertible tights are designed to work seamlessly with pointe shoes. The opening at the toe allows you to slip the fabric back without removing your tights, making them ideal for class and performance.
When your Imperfect Pointes tights reach the end of their life, you can return them to us rather than sending them to landfill. We partner with specialist recyclers to give the fabric a second life. Details on how to return your worn tights are on our Tights Recycling Scheme page.
We offer a 21 days return policy on dancewear and tights
Leotards and mens tights - we are only able to accept returns on unworn dancewear. As a small business we need to be able to resell items that come back to us. We cannot accept items that are marked or have been worn for class.
Convertible Ballet tights If your tights are unused, unopened and in the original product packaging with all labels and protective seals intact you have the right to return the products within 21 days of receiving them. Please note that for hygiene reasons we do not accept tights that have been tried on .
Christmas and Holidays
During the festive holiday period we have an extended exchange or refund period. We will process anything that has been bought as a gift from 15th November through to 10th January.
Ballet Tights
New & Improved: Premium Tights for all ballet bodies up to XXL
Now relaunched with significant performance improvements.
Key improvements include:
- Reinforced convertible foothole – Zero laddering with significantly more stretch for easier conversion over the heel
- New 3D Q-Nova® by Fulgar fabric – High-performance technical material with higher recycled content and improved longevity
- Refined fit – All sizes now fit slightly more generously, with new XXL size available
- Lighter feel, same coverage – Slightly lighter on the leg while maintaining 50-denier appearance
- Stage-perfect pink – Refined peachier pink tone optimized for stage lighting (bronze and brown unchanged)
- Waistband of dreams, refined – Slightly less depth with the same sculpting, secure fit under or over leotards
- No cotton gusset Cotton gusset removed in adult sizes