The hosiery market saw its fortune change significantly during the late 1990s following the new casual dress code that swept the country for both business and formalwear. Pants and bare legs, as well as sandals and capri pants, became acceptable in the office. Also innovation within the clothing market adversely affected hosiery as new Lycra technology increased fiber strength in even the finest hosiery denier, making the necessity to replace hose less frequently.

Mintel's essential investigation into the hosiery marketplace will focus on the consumer, with an emphasis on buying patterns, trends and preferences. In addition, this report will also spotlight market size and segmentation, as well as the key players within the industry. This report will also spotlight changing fashion and how hosiery has become less and less a needed item.

This exclusive report on the U.S. hosiery market will highlight production and demographics, utilizing statistics and figures. The report will also look at where hosiery is bought and how often.

This report covers knitted hosiery, typically designed for use by women, and includes discussion of sheer, opaque and compression, pantyhose, tights and trouser socks.