MEC Sanctuary Tights - Women's
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Description
Designed for fluid movements and stretchy pursuits. The wide waistband sits flat across your hips, and flat-lock stitching feels smooth and reduces chafing.
- Made of quick-drying polyester and spandex fabric.
- Fabric provides UPF 50+ sun protection
- Comfortable waistband is made of nylon, polyester, and spandex.
- Internal pocket for keys or cards.
- Locker loop inside for easy drying and hanging.
- Inseam is 28.5 in. for all sizes.
Fit guide
Technical garments, designed for specific activities have features that aren’t always adaptable to general use. For example, cycling clothing is longer in the back and arms. Activity aside, the fit of MEC clothing falls into these categories:

Our next to skin fit that contours the body for no distractions

Our close to body fit with a low profile silhouette for ease of movement

Our standard, slightly off body fit for unrestricted comfort

Our roomy, off body fit for maximum comfort and easy layering
Sustainability
Tech specs
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Tech specs
Ideal for |
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Fabric weight
Measured in grams per square metre (gsm). The larger the number, the heavier and thicker the garment. |
247gsm |
Fabric content |
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Pockets | 1 internal key |
Finished inseam
The finished inseam measurement of the garment. |
28.5in. (M) |
Antimicrobial treatment
A treatment that inhibits bacteria growth and reduces odour. |
No |
UPF rating
The Ultraviolet Protection Factor rating indicates how effective a fabric is at blocking out solar ultraviolet radiation. |
40-50+ (Blocks ~97.5% of UVA/UVB) |
Product sustainability | Bluesign® Approved Material |
Made in | El Salvador |
XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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0 | 0 - 2 | 4 - 6 | 8 - 10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 | 20 - 22 | |
Natural waist
(cm)
(in.)
Natural waist
(cm)
(in.)
Measure at the narrowest circumference of your waist. |
64.5 25½ | 66.5 - 68.5 26¼ - 27 | 70.5 - 72.5 27¾ - 28½ | 75 - 77.5 29½ - 30½ | 81.5 - 85 32 - 33½ | 90 - 95.5 35½ - 37½ | 101 - 106.5 39¾ - 42 |
Low waist
(cm)
(in.)
Low waist
(cm)
(in.)
Measure approximately 5cm (2in.) below natural waist. |
73.5 29 | 75.5 - 77.5 29¾ - 30½ | 79.5 - 81.25 31¼ - 32 | 83.75 - 86.25 33 - 34 | 90.25 - 94 35½ - 37 | 99 - 104.25 39 - 41 | 109.75 - 115.5 43¼ - 45½ |
Hips
(cm)
(in.)
Hips
(cm)
(in.)
Stand with feet together and measure at fullest circumference. |
86.5 34 | 89 - 91.5 35 - 36 | 94 - 96.5 37 - 38 | 99 - 101.5 39 - 40 | 105.5 - 109 41½ - 43 | 113 - 118 44½ - 46½ | 123 - 128.5 48½ - 50½ |
Inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone. |
75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ | 75 29½ |
Petite inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Petite inseam
(cm)
(in.)
Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone. If your leg length is shorter or equal to the 'petite' size inseam on this chart, pick a 'petite' if available. 'Petite' pants also have a slightly shorter rise. Not all pants are offered in 'petite' sizes. |
71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 | 71 28 |

- Natural waist
- Measure at the narrowest circumference of your waist.
- Low waist
- Measure approximately 5cm (2in.) below natural waist.
- Hips
- Stand with feet together and measure at fullest circumference.
- Inseam
- Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone.
- Petite inseam
- Measure inner leg from crotch to just below the ankle bone. If your leg length is shorter or equal to the 'petite' size inseam on this chart, pick a 'petite' if available. 'Petite' pants also have a slightly shorter rise. Not all pants are offered in 'petite' sizes.
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Body Fit
Our next to skin fit that contours the body for no distractions
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Slim fit
Our close to body fit with a low profile silhouette for ease of movement
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Regular fit
Our standard, slightly off body fit for unrestricted comfort
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Relaxed fit
Our roomy, off body fit for maximum comfort and easy layering