Yup. It'll work just fine! Probably better.
A few tiny particles might slip through, but the same thing happens with cheesecloth once in awhile.
The only condern I'd have is if the nylon would release any dangerous chemicals when boiled (I'm assuming you'll be bringing something to a boil???) or melt with contact to hot metal. I'm no chemist, so don't have a clue on that one.

Deanna

There's also dye in pantyhose material which may wash out and discolour the dish.

Why not visit one of those el cheapo stores and buy yourself half a dozen new lady's handkerchiefs - plain ones. These are a good size for spice bags, and can be tied up with sewing thread or secured with a plastic tag.

And if you're like me, you've got plenty of old and worn sheets and pillow cases - cut them up into suitable squares.

I picked up a trailer-load of end-of-rolls of teabag paper some years ago - I use that. You just iron the edges together to make bags, and iron in a length of cotton thread to make it easier to remove the bags - just like teabags. You might be lucky to find a health-food store which sells empty teabags. Use 2, one inside the other, for powdered spices.

Though the dye may be one thing nylon itself is pretty commonly used for spatulas, spoons, etc.

I have tea bells in a number of different sizes including one the size of a baseball. These work extremely well to hold the herbs/spices while cooking.... just don't pack them too tight.

If you have a sewing machine, use the old pillowcases and double stitch several small bags with an opening just large enough to put in the spices. I sometimes use a funnel to fill.

Nylon will not release anything at 212 degrees. Its got a high temperature flash point above 350 degrees, so it will be quite safe as will most polyester materials that may be blende with cotton.

Ken
I would hesitate to use the nylon stocking for a spice bag in the syrup for the Sweet Pickle chunks. With all that sugar the temp will get much higher than 212. I would expect the temp to go over 300.

Yes, that may be so. I wouldn't add a spice bag at that point anyway. The only time the temp can go higher is if most of the water has boiled away.

Thanks for all the feedback and help! (Love this forum!)
I did use the "toe-end" of a kneehigh stocking. It was well washed in hot water beforehand. I didn't see that there were any problems with color and it held up well through heating. The only problem was that it floated to the top more than I remember cotton/cheesecloth bundles doing. Most likely because the synthetic fabric wasn't as pourous. I had to keep dunking it down back into the syrup! But it worked! Thanks again!

Add some weight to the little bag by putting in a small, clean pebble - or it that doesn't rock your boat, some rice or beans or even a small spoon - whatever you can think of.