At that time, the climate in Europe was still very hot, and the production of stockings was a very complicated process. The raw materials were very expensive, and only the nobles in the upper class could afford them. Once the stockings were produced, they were sought after by male nobles. In their view, stockings can not only highlight the muscle lines of legs, but also highlight an elegant aristocratic temperament.

Among them, Louis XIV, known as the French sun king, is the most obsessed with stockings. It is said that he was short and fat, which influenced his temperament as the king of the sun, so Louis XIV invented high heels, which abruptly raised his height a lot. In order to match high heels, he put on stockings again.

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At the beginning of the 20th century, fashion was no longer the privilege of the upper class, and women from all walks of life joined the pursuit of fashion. Clothing is becoming more and more popular, and the fashion concept is widely accepted by the public. Breakthrough changes have taken place in the shape of women's clothing, and women have also changed their feminine appearance in the past, generously revealing strong calves.

However, at that time, most of the fibers used to produce socks were cotton, wool and silk. These materials must be carefully cut and sewn before use. Woven socks collapse easily due to lack of elasticity.

1937, chemist carothers of Dupont Company in the United States accidentally discovered that the mixture of coal tar, air and water can pull out a hard, wear-resistant, slender and flexible filament, namely nylon fiber, after melting at high temperature. 1939, 10 mesh On the 24th, DuPont caused a sensation when it publicly sold nylon stockings at its headquarters, and it was regarded as a rare thing to snap up.

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