Are pantyhose and tights flammable?

[Anonymous]

Just wondering girls are they like highly flammable because of the nylon? I was just thinking of it because I saw in the news a female circus performer in russia got badly burned because a firework went off and the spark hit her pantyhose and they ignited burning her legs and crotch

[MaxVolume]

I'm no expert but I do know that the thinner something is the easier it is to catch fire. Something like nylon is extremely flammable and will burn into skin extremely fast. I know this because we burn thick nylon rope tips to finish ends of rope knots. The first time nylon burns you, you are extremely careful to never do it again. Really painful

[TangerineFire1]

It would be my opinion that yes they are very much so flammable. I read somewhere that if traveling, the type of clothing you should wear in case of a horrible accident, pantyhose and tights was a no, no. Due to them catching fire, and adhering to the skin. Awful thought.

[Lenell]

Most clothing is flammable.