Life Hack: Five things you can do to make your tights last longer and prevent ladders

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Five expert tips to help your tights last as long as possible

It’s officially spring in Ireland and at this time of year, many of us are bringing skirts back into circulation in our wardrobes. Of course, bare legs are probably another few months away so to combat the lingering winter chill, tights are the perfect compromise. However, it can be frustrating when you’re dressing in a rush for work or an event only to realise you have a ladder running through your tights.

Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to prevent this from happening and make your tights last as long as possible — saving you money as well as that frustration. Here are five tips from hosiery experts Sarah Western, a technical and quality manager, and Charlotte Hanna, a product manager at Pretty Polly.