Saving $$ on Panty Hose - minimize runs

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/970919a.cfm I was reading this the other day and also have some tips to add. It is proven (I have used this method) to lengthen the life of new pantyhose. I actually nowadays buy dance opaque tights in nude color and black color. I only bought 3 pairs and now I am in my third year of wearing the same tights. I put them through the wash in a lingerie bag (I always use cold) and gentle cycle or hand wash and hang to dry. I bought them years ago for dancing and switched it to all time wear. Great even under pants in the winter. Don't need to waste money on long underwear or worry about itchy unlined woolen pants. Wet a brand-new hose and wring the water out. Enclose it in a plastic zip log bag and freeze overnight. Thaw it before wearing. Mechanism for working: "Cryogenic Stress Relief" - terminology typically used for processing metals. But I am going to use it here to explain textiles and fiber science. It is a very basic form in this pantyhose application. Basically when items are frozen, the molecules stop moving. When the item thaws and the molecules slowly start moving again, they rearrange themselves in a tighter, closer fit and it improves the strength of the item in this case pantyhose. Money saved for you the reader (estimated at $20/month to buy cheap hose) - $240/year expense saved if you buy dance tights and do this treatment. If you prefer the sheer hose - I save you $120 as you are only replacing half the time.