Hosiery (American Industry Overview)

This paper provides an overview of the hosiery industry in the United States. It contains a short list of further information sources and reading.

American Industry Overview: Hosiery, Not Elsewhere Classified

This category covers establishments primarily engaged in knitting, dyeing, or finishing hosiery. Establishments engaged in the knitting, dyeing, or finishing of anklets, boys' hosiery, children's hosiery, leg warmers, men's hosiery, socks, slipper socks, and men's and children's tights are included in this category.

Products in this category range from heavy woolen socks used by hunters to lightweight anklets worn by small children. They can be made from cotton, wool, nylon, polyester, polypropylene, rayon, mohair, and other fibers, as well as blends of two or more fibers. The fabric is produced on small-diameter...

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