American Industry Overview: Women's, Girls', Children's and Infants' Underwear and Nightwear
This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing women's, girls', children's and infants' underwear and nightwear from purchased woven or knit fabrics.
Industry Snapshot
Intimate apparel had grown into an impressive $30 billion business by the mid-2000s, with U.S. companies holding a $12.4 billion share of the market. Worldwide, bras had 56 percent of sales in this category, followed by 32 percent for briefs. Boasting relatively low-priced luxury, lingerie is accessible to consumers of all economic levels. All but 16 percent of total lingerie was purchased by consumers...