How do brushed (thermal) stockings differ from regular ones?

Brushed thermal stockings are given a brushed finish — the inner face is raised to create fine fibers — which forms an insulating air layer inside and greatly increases warmth. They stay warmer than a regular stocking of the same thickness while looking smooth on the outside.

Even when the outer denier looks low, the inner brushing makes them wearable in deep winter, so they are often used for a look that appears thin but stays warm. That said, warmth and durability vary a lot with the brushing density and finishing quality, so the completeness of the manufacturing process matters.

GAMSUNGTEX produces 150M / 200M / 300M brushed tights, including hip-up shaping variants, and supplies cold-climate export markets such as Poland, the Czech Republic, the Baltics, and Canada.