Tan tights come in several material types: some are 100% nylon; many use nylon/spandex blends (commonly 85% nylon/15% spandex or 80% nylon/20% spandex); and several girls' styles use a cotton blend (typically 50% cotton, 45% nylon, 5% spandex).
Tan tights are offered in both women's (adult) and girls' (children's) size ranges, covering adult and children's fits.
Many tan tights are high-waisted and include full elastic waistbands. Some styles provide comfortable, non-restrictive waistbands, and certain options include built-in control briefs for added support.
Common features include high waists, control tops or firming control briefs, soft compression for leg support, reinforced toes, and shaping elements that target the waist, tummy, or thighs where indicated.
Many listings note reinforced toes; several girls' styles additionally list reinforced seams and a reinforced gusset for improved durability.
Product details list fabric constructions labeled as either "Woven" or "Flat."