Best Fleece-Lined Tights That Look Sheer: A No-BS Guide for US Buyers (2026)

The Short Answer: What "Best" Actually Means in 2026

If you searched for best fleece lined tights and landed here expecting a neat little list with a gold star at the top, brace yourself. "Best" in this category is a moving target. The pair that saves your January commute in Chicago is not the pair that survives a DC office thermostat set to 78°F. And the pair that looks convincingly sheer on fair skin will look like beige sausage casing on deep skin if the inner fleece shade is wrong. That is not a minor detail. It is the whole ballgame.

The short version: the best fleece-lined tights that look sheer are the ones where the inner fleece matches your skin tone closely enough that the outer sheer layer reads as "bare leg with hosiery," not "legging with a mesh overlay." The construction is simple once you see it. Two layers: an opaque brushed fleece against your skin in a skin-tone colour, and a sheer knit on the outside—black, nude, grey, whatever you choose. Your eye blends the two, and the result looks like 20-denier hosiery that somehow keeps you warm.

Warmth is not marketing fluff. The brushed fleece traps air and blocks wind far better than a single nylon layer ever could. In practice, a decent pair feels closer to thick leggings than to traditional tights, which is exactly why the category exploded on TikTok and why Amazon now lists hundreds of near-identical options at prices from $5 to $45. But warmth without fit is misery. And fit without shade range is a coin flip. We will get to both, with numbers and without the breathless "game-changer" nonsense.

If you want the ranked list immediately, skip to The Top 7 Fleece-Lined Tights. If you want to understand why some pairs work and others fail before you spend a dime, read on. The difference between a good buy and a $14 mistake is mostly in three things: inner shade, size chart accuracy, and whether the outer layer pills after one wash. Everything else is noise.

The Top 7 Fleece-Lined Tights That Don't Look Like Long Johns

We ranked these by a simple test: would a reasonable person, standing two feet away in normal indoor lighting, mistake the tights for regular sheer hosiery? Then we weighed price, shade range, size inclusivity, and durability complaints. No pair is perfect. Several are genuinely good.

1. Noosh Toast Sheer Illusion Fleece-Lined Tights — $38. The benchmark for the sheer illusion. Five skin-tone shades, a high waist, compression through the leg, and an outer layer that reads as semi-sheer black hosiery rather than shiny costume mesh. Good Housekeeping's Textiles Lab testers praised the softness and the fact that the fleece did not leave lint behind when pulled down. The catch: $38 is real money for tights, and the toe seam has drawn complaints about comfort on longer wears. If you wear skirts four days a week and want one pair that does the job without a backup plan, this is the pair.

2. Hue Faux Sheer Fleece-Lined Tights — ~$20 (often on sale). The most accessible "good enough" sheer illusion. Hue is a legacy hosiery brand, and the faux-sheer line has been a staple in editor roundups for two seasons running. The outer matte finish avoids the plasticky sheen that makes cheap pairs look like Halloween costumes. Sizing is the weak point: it tops out earlier than plus-size shoppers deserve, and the shade range is thinner than Noosh's. Buy it if you are in the S–XL band and want a reliable pair without a $40 commitment. Do not buy it if you need a deep skin-tone match.

3. UISLII Fleece-Lined Sheer-Look Tights — ~$15–$20. The TikTok workhorse. UISLII is the brand that convinced a lot of skeptics that fake sheer could work, largely because the outer fabric stays matte and the fleece interior is softer than the price suggests. It comes in a frankly absurd number of shades and styles (15 at last count), which is both a feature and a warning: the listings are inconsistent, and the shade that arrives may not match the swatch. Buy from a listing with free returns. Treat the first pair as a fit test, not a forever purchase.

4. CozyWow Plus Size Fleece-Lined Tights — ~$16–$22 (XL–3XL). One of the few brands that publishes a real plus-size chart instead of slapping "3XL" on a pair cut for a medium frame. The 3XL is listed for heights 63–71 inches, weights 210–260 lbs, waists 39.4–48.8 inches, and hips 47.2–57.5 inches. Reviewers consistently mention that the fleece does not add bulk and the waistband does not roll. The sheer effect is decent on medium-to-deep skin tones; fair-skinned shoppers may find the "nude" options too warm-toned. If you have been burned by "plus size" tights that fit like a size 10, start here.

5. Commando Fleece-Lined Opaque Tights — ~$48–$58. The honest opaque option for people who have given up on the sheer illusion and just want warm legs that look polished. Commando's fleece lining is smooth rather than fluffy, so the tights slide under trousers without bunching, and the fabric reads as a dense matte knit rather than athletic fleece. They are expensive. They are also the pair most likely to survive three winters without a crotch seam failure. The sheer-look crowd can skip them; the "I wear midi skirts and knee boots and do not need to pretend my legs are bare" crowd should pay attention.

6. A New Day Sheer Illusion Fleece-Lined Tights (Target) — ~$13–$15. The budget in-store gamble. Target's house line has a flat-knit outer that mimics sheer black hosiery surprisingly well for the price, and the $15 price point makes it the easiest pair to try without a shipping wait. The caveats are the usual budget caveats: limited shades, inconsistent stock, and a waistband that reviewers describe as "fine for a dinner, not for a ten-hour day." If you are near a Target and want to see the illusion in person before committing to a $38 pair, this is the low-risk entry point.

7. Melanin Fleece Tights (Melanskins) — ~$35. The specialist answer to the shade-matching problem that mainstream brands keep fumbling. Melanskins designs the inner fleece specifically for deeper melanin tones, with a second-skin finish rather than the single beige that dominates Amazon listings. If you are a Black woman who has ordered "nude" fleece tights and received something closer to foundation shade "sand" than your actual skin, this is the brand that understands the assignment. The trade-off is price and a narrower size range than the mass-market options. For many shoppers, that trade-off is worth it.

One pattern worth noting before the table: the pairs that get the sheer illusion right are almost never the cheapest ones. The $5 Walmart listings exist, and they will keep you warm, but the outer layer tends to be shiny, the inner fleece tends to be one shade of beige, and the crotch seam tends to give up by February. The $15–$25 band is where the real competition lives. The $35–$40 band is where shade range and construction consistency improve noticeably. That is not a conspiracy. Two layers of fabric cost more to cut, sew, and match than one.

The Comparison Table Nobody Else Bothers to Build

Most "best of" lists give you a price and a star rating and call it a day. That is useless if you are trying to decide between a $15 pair with $6 shipping and a $38 pair with free two-day delivery and a 30-day return window. The table below includes the numbers that actually affect what you pay and what happens if the pair does not fit.

Read that table with one eye on the return column. A $15 pair with a 30-day return window and a $6 shipping label fee is not actually a $15 experiment if the shade is wrong. A $38 pair with free returns and a shade chart photographed on multiple skin tones is a cheaper experiment in practice, because the probability of a fit failure is lower. That is the math most roundups skip. We will come back to it in the cost section with actual numbers.

One more comparison that belongs here: fleece-lined tights vs. fleece-lined leggings. They are not the same garment, and buying the wrong one is a common $20 mistake. Tights are hosiery: a nylon/spandex outer with a brushed fleece interior, designed to be worn under skirts and dresses. Leggings are knit bottoms: a polyester/spandex outer with a distinct fleece lining, designed to be worn as trousers. Tights are semi-opaque to opaque but not intended as standalone bottoms; leggings pass the squat test and can be worn without a skirt. If you want the look of hosiery under a dress, buy tights. If you want warmth while running errands in a long sweater, buy leggings. The warmth can be similar. The social contract is not.

How the "Sheer Illusion" Actually Works (and Where It Breaks)

The illusion is a two-layer trick, and understanding it is the difference between a pair that looks like hosiery and a pair that looks like a mistake. The inner layer is an opaque brushed fleece in a skin-tone colour. The outer layer is a sheer knit, usually black or a dark neutral. From a normal conversational distance, your eye reads the skin-tone fleece through the sheer outer layer as bare skin, and the whole thing registers as thin sheer tights.

That is the theory. In practice, the illusion holds up in most daily situations: walking to work, sitting in a meeting, a dinner where nobody is inspecting your ankles under a magnifying glass. It weakens in four specific places. Up close, the texture of the fleece and the double-layer thickness become visible. In photos with flash, the inner layer can read as a flat matte colour rather than skin. At the knees and ankles, where the fabric stretches or bunches, the inner layer can show more or less than elsewhere. And with very short hemlines, the thickness at the thigh can read as leggings rather than hosiery.

None of that is a dealbreaker. It just means you should think of fleece-lined tights as a practical winter tight with a clever finish, not a perfect substitute for fine sheer hosiery at a black-tie event. For a winter wedding, many people still prefer a thin sheer tight plus a warm coat and accept being cold for the walk from the car. For a Tuesday in February when you want to wear a wool midi skirt and not hate your life, the illusion is more than good enough.

The place where the illusion fails hardest is shade matching. When the inner fleece matches your skin, the effect is convincing. When it does not, the tights look like an unusual beige legging under black mesh, which is not a look anyone is going for. The most widely available budget versions have historically come in one beige shade. That is a real inclusivity failure, not a minor aesthetic quibble: for many people with medium-deep, deep, or very fair skin, the standard "nude" inner layer simply does not work as intended. Some sellers have added shades since, but range and naming vary wildly between listings, and product photos are not always reliable. We will deal with that problem directly in the skin-tone section.

Sheer, Opaque, or Footless: Pick Your Poison

The market has split into four practical subcategories, and the right one depends on what you are actually going to wear them with. Sheer-illusion fleece tights are the TikTok famous ones: black or dark outer, skin-tone fleece inner, designed to mimic semi-sheer hosiery. They work best with knee-length or midi skirts and dresses, where a longer hemline hides the thigh thickness and knee-high boots hide the ankle bunching. They are the least forgiving category on fit and shade, and the most rewarding when they work.

Opaque fleece-lined tights are the honest workhorses. No illusion, no shade matching, just a dense matte knit with a fleece interior. Commando's version is the reference point for smoothness, but Hue, CozyWow, and various Amazon labels all make credible opaque pairs in the $15–$30 band. They read more casual than sheer tights, but with knee-high boots and a wool skirt they look deliberate rather than lazy. If your skin tone falls outside the narrow beige range that most sheer-illusion pairs cater to, opaque black is the pragmatic answer. It does not pretend to be sheer, but it looks sharp and is just as warm.

Footless fleece tights are the category's quiet overachievers. No toe seam means no toe pressure, no runs starting at the nail, and no awkward readjustment mid-day. They pair better with socks and boots than footed versions, and they are the default choice for anyone who has ever wanted to saw off the feet of a pair of tights at 4 p.m. The trade-off is that footless styles are slightly less warm at the ankle and look less like traditional hosiery. If you wear ankle boots or loafers with socks, footless is the smarter buy. If you wear pumps or bare ankles, footed still wins on the illusion.

Colored fleece tights—brown, white, navy, grey—are a smaller but growing slice. Brown fleece-lined tights are the most useful non-black option because brown reads as a warmer neutral against many skin tones and pairs well with cream, camel, and olive. White fleece tights exist but are a niche product: they show every seam and shade mismatch, and they are mostly bought for specific costumes or photo shoots rather than daily wear. If you are buying your first pair, black or a matched nude is the safer bet. Brown is the interesting second pair.

Plus Size, Maternity, and Tummy Control: The Sizing Minefield

Sizing is the most common complaint in reviews of fleece-lined tights, and most of it comes from the same structural problem: two layers of fabric have less stretch than one. A pair that is too small will pull down at the crotch, sag at the knees, and dig in at the waist. A pair that is too big will bag at the ankles and wrinkle at the knees, which breaks the sheer illusion faster than any shade mismatch. Budget versions sold as "one size" or in two broad bands are the worst offenders. If you are between sizes, most reviewers suggest sizing up, because the double layer runs snug.

Plus-size fleece-lined tights have improved in the last two years, largely because Amazon brands like CozyWow started publishing actual measurements instead of vanity labels. The CozyWow 3XL chart lists height 63–71 inches, weight 210–260 lbs, waist 39.4–48.8 inches, and hip 47.2–57.5 inches, and the reviews confirm that the fleece does not add bulk and the waistband does not roll. That is not universal across the category. Many "3XL" listings are cut for a 2XL frame with a longer rise. The rule is simple: if the listing does not show a waist-and-hip chart, do not buy it, no matter how good the product photos look.

Tummy-control fleece tights are a distinct sub-niche, and the quality varies more than the marketing suggests. A high, wide waistband is genuinely more comfortable than a thin elastic one and is less likely to roll down under a dress. But "tummy control" on a $12 pair often means a double layer of spandex that squeezes without smoothing. The pairs that get it right—CozyWow, some UISLII styles, and a few of the Amazon house brands—use a four-way stretch panel that distributes pressure rather than concentrating it at the navel. If you have a short torso, a high-waist control top can also hit at the ribs rather than the waist, which is its own special discomfort. Check the rise measurement, not just the "control" claim.

Maternity fleece tights are the least competitive corner of the market. The dominant options are Motherhood Maternity's over-the-belly fleece tights and a handful of Amazon brands like UVEASISHA and Sweet Mommy. Reviewers consistently say the over-the-belly panel is comfortable and accommodates a growing bump, but the warmth is often described as "relatively warm" rather than "January in Minneapolis warm". If you are pregnant through a cold winter, the practical move is a maternity-specific pair for the bump coverage plus a heavier opaque fleece tight for the coldest weeks. Layering two pairs is not elegant, but it works, and it beats shivering through a baby shower.

Skin Tone Matching: The Uncomfortable Truth About "Nude"

Here is the part most roundups gloss over: the sheer illusion is only as good as the inner fleece shade. And the inner fleece shade on the majority of budget listings is one beige. Not a range. One. If that beige happens to sit close to your skin tone, the tights look like sheer hosiery. If it does not, they look like a beige under-layer with black mesh on top, which is a very specific and unfortunate aesthetic.

For skin tone fleece tights for dark skin, the practical advice is to skip the "nude" label entirely and look for listings that use words like "brown," "deep," or "melanin" and show the inner fleece photographed on a range of complexions. Amazon reviews from Black shoppers repeatedly say the same thing: the brown option is the one that matches, and the shade names on mainstream listings are unreliable. Melanskins built its entire brand around this gap, and the reviews suggest it is not just marketing—the shade matching is the product. The trade-off is price and a narrower size range, but if you have wasted $40 on three "nude" pairs that all looked wrong, the math favors buying one pair that matches.

For skin tone fleece tights for brown skin, the same logic applies with a wider set of options. Noosh's five-shade range is the most credible mainstream attempt, and the reviews from medium and deep skin tones are generally positive about the match. UISLII's 15-shade lineup is broader on paper, but the shade names and photos are inconsistent enough that you should read reviews from buyers who mention their skin tone before ordering. CozyWow's "mocha brown" and similar shades are a reasonable budget option for medium-deep skin, though the range stops short of the deepest tones.

The structural problem is not going away this season. Shade inclusivity requires more SKUs, more photography, and more complex manufacturing, and the cheapest sellers have no incentive to do any of it. The practical workaround is to buy from sellers with easy returns, order two shades if the return policy allows it, and treat the first purchase as a calibration exercise rather than a final decision. It is annoying. It is also cheaper than buying four pairs that do not match.

Warmth: What Fleece Tights Actually Do vs. Regular Tights and Leggings

Are fleece lined tights warm enough for winter? For most city winters, yes. The brushed fleece inner layer traps air and blocks wind far better than standard tights, and in practice a decent pair feels closer to thick leggings than to traditional hosiery. That does not mean they are interchangeable with a down pant in a Minnesota cold snap. It means they will get you through a 25°F commute, a heated office, and a dinner without the "I am wearing tissue paper" feeling that sheer tights deliver in January.

The comparison with regular tights is not close. Sheer tights look polished but offer almost no warmth. Thick opaque tights are warmer but read as casual. Fleece-lined tights sit in the gap: they look like hosiery from a distance and feel like leggings up close, which is exactly why they took off. The comparison with thermal tights is more nuanced. Thermal tights (the Uniqlo Heattech type) are thinner, more breathable, and better for layering under trousers. Fleece tights are warmer for static situations—sitting at a desk, walking to a train—because the fleece traps more air. During activity, thermal leggings can keep you warmer because they manage moisture better; fleece can feel clammy if you run hot. If you overheat indoors, a thin thermal tight or a wool blend may be more comfortable over a long day than fleece.

The temperature ratings on listings are best treated as rough guides, not guarantees. A "300g" fleece is warmer than a "200g" fleece, and some listings claim suitability down to -10°F. That number is marketing. A more honest way to think about it: a mid-weight fleece tight plus a knee-length coat and boots is a realistic 20–40°F outfit. A heavy fleece tight plus a long coat can handle below 20°F for short exposures. If you are standing still outdoors for an hour in single-digit temperatures, no pair of tights is a substitute for proper trousers. That is not a failure of the product. It is a category boundary.

Where to Buy and What You'll Pay: Amazon, Target, Walmart, and the Rest

Where to buy fleece lined tights is less about store loyalty and more about return logistics and shade certainty. Amazon is the broadest marketplace: hundreds of listings from $5 to $40, Prime shipping on most, and a 30-day return window on items shipped by Amazon. The problem is signal-to-noise. Product photos are often misleading on shade, and the same factory product appears under ten different brand names at ten different prices. The workaround is to filter for listings with reviews that mention skin tone, and to avoid any listing that does not show the inner fleece on a model.

Target is the best in-store option if you want to see the illusion in person before buying. A New Day's sheer illusion fleece tights sit around $13–$15, and the flat-knit outer is surprisingly convincing for the price. Target's standard return window is 90 days, which is generous by any measure. The caveats are stock inconsistency and a shade range that stops well short of deep tones. If you are near a Target and want a low-risk first pair, this is the move.

Walmart is the wild west of the category. Listings start at $3–$5 plus shipping, and the quality is exactly what you would expect at that price: shiny outer layers, single-shade beige fleece, and crotch seams that give up by February. That is not to say every Walmart pair is terrible. A 2-pack for $10.76 works out to $5.38 per pair, and if you only need them for a week-long cold snap or a costume, the math is defensible. But do not expect the sheer illusion to hold up close, and do not expect the return process to be as frictionless as Amazon's.

Beyond the big three, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom Rack, and Zappos carry the mid-to-premium brands: Hue, Commando, Steve Madden's illusion line, and Noosh. The advantage is credible return policies—Zappos offers 60 days on unworn items, and Macy's accepts returns at any store within 30 days. The disadvantage is price: a $48 Commando pair at Bloomingdale's is the same $48 at Zappos, but the shipping thresholds and return label fees can swing the real cost by $10 in either direction. If you are buying a premium pair, buy from the retailer with the longest free-return window, not the one with the prettiest product page.

How to Wash Fleece-Lined Tights Without Destroying Them

How to wash fleece lined tights is the question that separates a pair that lasts three seasons from a pair that pills in October. The consensus across care labels and owner reviews is consistent: turn them inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle in a mesh laundry bag, and air dry. Heat mats the fleece and weakens the elastane, and a tumble dryer is the fastest way to ruin the waistband.

Hand washing is safer if you have the patience. Fill a sink with lukewarm water, add a small amount of gentle detergent—something formulated for delicates, not regular laundry soap—submerge the tights, and swirl gently for a minute. Do not scrub, do not wring, and do not leave them soaking for an hour while you answer emails. Ten to fifteen minutes is enough. Rinse with cool water, press the water out between two towels rather than twisting, and lay flat to dry. If you must use a machine, a front-loader on a delicate cycle with a mesh bag is the next-best option. Top-loaders with agitators are the enemy.

Fabric softener is a bad idea. It coats the fleece, reduces breathability, and can make the outer sheer layer look greasy. Bleach is a worse idea. If you need to spot-clean a snag or a stain, use a tiny amount of delicates detergent on a cloth and dab, rather than rubbing. Pilling on the inner fleece is normal over a season of wear, mostly at the inner thighs, and it does not affect the look from the outside—only the softness. If the pilling bothers you, a fabric shaver on the lowest setting will clean it up, but go slowly and do not press.

The Real Cost of "Cheap" Tights: A Calculation

Here is the information-gain section, because most roundups compare sticker prices and call it a day. That is the wrong calculation. The real cost of a pair of fleece-lined tights is the sticker price plus shipping plus the probability of a fit failure multiplied by the cost of returning or replacing it. Let us do the math on two realistic scenarios.

Scenario A: The $15 Amazon pair with $6 shipping. Sticker price $15, shipping $6, total upfront $21. The listing has one beige inner shade and a size chart that says "S/M/L." If you are between sizes, the probability of a fit failure is not trivial—reviewers of budget pairs report crotch sag and waist roll at higher rates than mid-tier pairs. Assume a 30% chance you need to return or replace. Amazon's return window is 30 days, and the return shipping is often free if the item is "unwanted," but the time cost of repacking and dropping off is real. If the first pair fails and you reorder a different size, you have spent $42 and two weeks. If the second pair also fails, you are at $63 and looking at a third order. The expected cost, weighted for the 30% failure rate, is roughly $21 + (0.3 × $21) = $27.30, plus the time you will never get back.

Scenario B: The $38 pair with free shipping and free returns from a brand with a five-shade chart. Sticker price $38, shipping $0, total upfront $38. The shade chart is photographed on multiple skin tones, the size chart includes waist and hip measurements, and the return policy is 30 days with a prepaid label. Assume a 15% chance of a fit or shade failure, because the information quality is higher. The expected cost is $38 + (0.15 × $38) = $43.70. That is more than Scenario A's upfront price, but the variance is lower and the number of orders is likely one instead of two or three. If the pair lasts two winters instead of one because the outer layer does not pill after the first wash, the cost per wear drops below the cheap pair's by February of the first season.

This is not an argument that expensive tights are always better. It is an argument that the sticker price is a bad proxy for the real cost, and that return policy and size-chart quality are worth paying for. A $15 pair with a 90-day return window and a real measurement chart is a better bet than a $15 pair with a one-size listing and a 14-day window. The number on the tag is the least interesting number in the decision.

One more calculation worth doing: the "free shipping" trap. Several retailers offer free shipping over a minimum—$35 at Target, $50 at some brand sites, $25 at others. If you only need one pair of tights, hitting the threshold often means adding a second item you did not plan to buy. That second item is not free. It is the cost of the "free" shipping. If the threshold is close, buy the second pair in a different shade rather than a random accessory, because at least the second pair has a use. If the threshold is far, pay the $6 shipping and keep your total lower.

Buyer Protection in the US: Returns, Refunds, and the Fine Print

US return policies for hosiery are less generous than for outerwear, and the difference matters when you are gambling on a shade match. Macy's accepts returns at any store within 30 days of purchase, but the item must be unworn and the packaging intact. Zappos offers 60 days on unworn, unwashed items in original packaging, which is the most forgiving window among the major retailers. Walmart's standard policy is 30 days with free returns on many items, though third-party marketplace sellers can set their own terms. Target's 90-day window is the longest among the big-box stores, but the item still needs to be in resalable condition.

The practical takeaway: do not remove the tags or wash the tights until you have tried them on with the skirt or dress you plan to wear them with. "Unworn" is interpreted strictly for hosiery, and a pair that has been stretched over your legs for an hour and then folded back into the package can be refused. If you are ordering two shades to compare, keep both pairs in their packaging until you have made a decision, and return the loser within the window. If the retailer charges a return shipping fee—some third-party Amazon sellers do—factor that into the cost before you order, not after.

There is no special federal protection for hosiery beyond the retailer's own policy, and the FTC's mail-order rule mainly covers shipping delays and unordered merchandise, not fit or shade. That means the return window is the whole game. A $40 pair with a 60-day free-return policy is a lower-risk purchase than a $20 pair with a 14-day window and a $7 return label fee. The sticker price is not the risk. The policy is.

Do fleece lined tights actually look sheer?

From a normal distance, yes, if the inner fleece matches your skin tone. Up close, in flash photos, or where the fabric stretches at the knee, the double layer is easier to spot. The illusion is convincing for daily wear, not for a black-tie event.

Are fleece lined tights warm enough for winter?

For most city winters, yes. The brushed fleece traps air and blocks wind far better than standard tights. In very cold or windy weather, pair them with a longer coat and boots. They are not a substitute for insulated trousers in single-digit temperatures, but they are far warmer than any sheer tight.

What size fleece lined tights should I buy?

Use the seller's height and weight or hip chart, not just the S/M/L label. If you are between sizes, most reviewers suggest sizing up, because the double layer has less stretch than regular tights. A pair that is too small will sag at the crotch and dig at the waist.

Why do translucent fleece tights look beige on me?

The inner fleece shade does not match your skin. Many versions come in a limited range of beige. Look for sellers with multiple inner shades photographed on different skin tones, read reviews from buyers who mention their complexion, or switch to fully opaque black fleece tights.

How do I wash fleece lined tights without ruining them?

Turn them inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle in a mesh bag, and air dry. Heat mats the fleece and weakens the waistband. Hand washing in lukewarm water with a gentle detergent is the safest method. Do not use fabric softener or bleach.

What is the difference between fleece lined tights and fleece lined leggings?

Tights are hosiery: a nylon/spandex outer with a brushed fleece interior, designed for layering under skirts and dresses. Leggings are knit bottoms: a polyester/spandex outer with a fleece lining, designed to be worn as trousers. The warmth can be similar; the intended use is not.