Always wash vintage hosiery by hand in cool water with a gentle silk wash. Never, ever put them in a dryer.
Gently tug the fabric. If you hear a "crunching" sound, the fibers (especially elastic tops) are dry-rotting and will snap the moment you put them on. buy vintage stockings
Websites like What Katie Did or Secrets in Lace sell high-quality "new" vintage-style stockings made on original machines. Always wash vintage hosiery by hand in cool