Hosiery, Pantyhose & Socks

Hosiery, and more specifically pantyhose and socks, are items used on a daily basis by women and men. Hosiery, also referred to as legwear are garments worn directly on feet and legs, most of these garments are made by knitting methods. Modern hosiery is usually tight-fitting by nature of stretchy fabrics. There are many types of hosiery products such as anklets, knee-highs, stockings, pantyhose, socks, tights, fishnets. An important thing to look after when buying pantyhose or any other hosiery product is to look for deniers. A denier is a unit of measurement for tights. It is used to convey the thickness of hosiery by measuring the unit of density. Anything less than a 12 denier usually doesn’t last beyond one wear.

The global hosiery market size was valued at USD 33.6 billion in 2018 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2019 to 2025. The most well-performed and in demand products were pantyhose and socks. The market growth is primarily attributed to growing importance of hosiery as a durable clothing, which reduces leg fatigue and provides excellent comfort characteristics to sports professionals. Furthermore, these hosiery products are preferred by the female consumers due to its virtually invisible features, thus providing natural and shiny looks. Hosiery products are sold in pretty much any retail establishment whether it be supermarkets, hypermarkets, clothing stores, specialized stores or local convenient stores, these products are always in high demand. Private label brands have, in recent years, experienced an increase in overall sales and most notably in hosiery products. Private label manufacturers in the field of hosiery are constantly improving the quality and durability of products such as pantyhose and socks while retaining the affordability which appeals to many consumers.