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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Violet Bramley

A quick fix for broken zips – and 84 other tips to keep your clothes looking good

A broken zip

How do I stop my tights laddering?

First, be sure to buy the best quality you can. Layla Sargent, founder of The Seam, which connects people with skilled menders, cleaners and restorers, advises going for “a slightly higher denier, a good amount of elastane/Lycra, and reinforced toes and gussets”. Brands such as Falke, Heist and Swedish Stockings should last longer than a supermarket three-pack.

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