In the field of textiles,fishnet ishosiery with an open,diamond-shapedknit; it is most often used as a material for stockings,tights,gloves orbodystockings. Fishnet is available in a multitude of colors, although it is most often sported in traditional matte black. Fishnet is commonly worn on the legs and arms by practitioners ofgoth andpunk fashion, but is also commonly worn by the mainstream as a fashion statement. Similar to thelingerie, fishnet is generally considered to be asexually attractive garment and is typically associated withadult entertainment. Fishnets are used mostly as a type ofundergarment, and in as much as it defines curves by applying a grid close to the body it generally accentuates the wearer's muscular definition.
A more practical use of fishnet textiles is in high performance next-to-skin apparel used in cold weather outdoor sports, including hiking, hunting, fishing, skiing, andmountaineering. In this context, fishnet is usually knitted from fibers of polypropylene, merino wool, or nylon, and offers a number of benefits over traditional densely knitted base layer apparel. These benefits are related to the presence of large void spaces in the fishnet fabric structure that trap insulating air for warmth in cool conditions, and allow for the rapid transport of moisture from the skin surface to outer layers to minimize conductive heat loss.[1]
During the 1920s, fishnets emerged as a more alternative trend in the U.S. and were favored by women likeshowgirls, in large part due to the fact that fishnets were more revealing than typical regular stockings of the day.
Fishnets later emerged as an eminent fashion staple in the post-war pin-up and print-porn world with models likeBettie Page,Jane Russell andMarilyn Monroe frequently appearing in fishnets.[2][3]
In the 1970s and 1980s, the punk counterculture's fashion aesthetic included fishnets, often worn extra torn up with huge holes on the stockings or shredded up, as a reference toBDSM subculture.[4][5]
The Black Canary's costume added an undeniable jolt of sex appeal, consisting of fishnet stockings, high-heeled boots, a bustier, and an open jacket.
