Designed to prevent or stop runs, especially in fabric like stockings or hosiery.
From anti- (against) + run (a break or ladder in fabric). This term emerged in the 20th century with advances in hosiery manufacturing.
Antirun stockings were actually revolutionary for women's fashion—before they were invented, a tiny snag would destroy your stockings completely, so antirun technology was genuinely celebrated as practical innovation.
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