Hey you! Don't forget to treat your tights with love! Follow these easy tips to keep your tights in shape and the prints in place! :) - Wash your tights in 30 degrees celsius. Don't use softener, it weakens the compression of the material. - A good tip is to use a washing bag to protect your tights from other garments with hard parts or with Velcro. 1 Let your tights hang dry. Put on your aim'ns like you put on a pair of pantyhose. Step one is to pull the tights over your toes and foot, then through the heel. Then gradually pull your tights up in a series of gentle movements over calf, knee and thighs.