THE MATERIAL STUDY / 01
Read the
number.
Denier describes yarn weight. Explore how that starting point can look different once finish, shade, construction, and light enter the picture.
A visual field note
Five numbers. Many outcomes.
Denier names yarn weight. It does not, by itself, specify a garment's opacity, fit, finish, or strength.
15D / ILLUSTRATION
15 denier / visual tendency
Soft sheer
A sheer look that leaves skin visible.
What to check
Compare shades against your skin in daylight. Stretch across the knee can make the same pair appear lighter there.