NEW YORK, June 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Hosiery (Women and Men) in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Socks, Sheer Hosiery, and Tights/Opaques. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 226 companies including many key and niche players such as -
CSP International SpA
Golden Lady SpA
Gildan Activewear Inc.
Hanesbrands, Inc.
L Brands
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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-2
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Socks I-3
Sheer Hosiery I-3
Tights/Opaques I-3
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1
A Prelude II-1
Emerging Nations Dominate Supply Side of the Market II-2
EU and the US: Largest Sock Importers Globally II-3
Global Outlook II-4
Competitive Landscape II-4
Innovative Strategies Help Hanes to Emerge Stronger II-5
Table 1: Global Leading Position of Hanesbrands Inc., (HBI)
in Various Apparel Categories (2013): Market Ranking in
terms of Unit Sales and Dollar Sales for Innerware (Male
Underwear, Intimate Apparel, Socks, and Hosiery) and
Activewear (T-Shirts, Fleece, and Other Non-branded
Products) II-7
Table 2: Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) Market Share (%) in Various
Apparel Categories Vis-à-vis Next Competitor: 2013 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7
Competition: Noteworthy Trends II-8
Educating Consumers: Essential for Market Visibility II-8
Shoppers' Convenience Top Priority for Retailers II-8
Manufacturers Offer Innumerable Choices for Teenagers II-8
High Performance Socks Market Witness Increasing Participation II-8
Manufacturers Experiment with Performance Yarns for Improved
Products II-8
Decreasing Profit Margins for Apparel Retailers II-9
Risk Factors that Can Hamper Manufacturers Profitability II-9
2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS II-10
Robust Demand for Comfortable and Stylish Hosiery: A Strong
Growth Driver II-10
Hosiery Innovations and Advancements: Spearheading Growth II-10
Tagless, ComfortBlend and X-Temp Innovations from Hanes II-10
Hyosung: A Forerunner in Novel Hosiery Fabric Innovations II-11
Lycra Beauty from Invista II-11
Lycra®: The Wonder Fabric from Invista II-11
Jockey's 3D Innovations™ II-12
Novel Range of Seamless Tights from Golden Lady Company II-12
Hosiery Innovation and Advancements of Other Major and Niche
Players II-12
Athleisure Hosiery: The Perfect Blend of Athletics and Leisure II-14
Socks with X-Technology: Comprehensive Garment for the Feet II-14
Anti-rape Underwear to Protect Women during Sexual Assault II-14
Future Hosiery Innovations to Offer More Functionality, Fit,
Comfort and Style II-14
Women: The Largest Consumer Base for Hosiery II-15
Table 3: Global Female Population by Geographic
Region/Country (2014): Percentage Breakdown for Asia-Pacific,
Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, Middle East, South
Africa, and the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-15
Table 4: 15-64 Year Female Population as a Percentage of
Total Population in 56 Major Countries Worldwide: 2013
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-16
Teen Population: A Lucrative Demographic Segment & the New
Advertising Target II-17
Healthy Outlook for Women's and Girls' Clothing Bodes Well
for the Market II-17
Table 5: World Women's and Girls' Clothing Market by
Geographic Region/Country (2013 & 2016P): Sales in US$
Million for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-18
Hosiery Fast Becoming a Luxury Apparel Accessory, Bodes Well
for Market Expansion II-19
Hosiery for Older and Plus-size Consumers: A Segment with Huge
Untapped Potential II-19
Table 6: Female Population Growth in Select Countries by Age
Group: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-20
A Plus Size Revolution Brewing in the US II-20
Customization and Differential Price Points Drive the Lingerie
Segment II-20
Rising Popularity of Beach Culture Benefits the Swimwear Segment II-21
Developing and Underdeveloped Nations: Major Growth Markets II-21
India & China: Countries with Young Population Offers
Significant Opportunities II-22
Table 7: Ten Largest Populated Countries Worldwide (July
2013): Total Population (in Millions) by Age Group 0-14
Years, 15-44 Years, 45-64 Years, and 65+ Years for China,
India, USA, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria,
Bangladesh, Russia and Japan (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-22
Table 8: Ten Largest Populated Countries Worldwide (July
2013): Percentage Population by Age Group 0-14 Years, 15-44
Years, 45-64 Years, and 65+ Years for China, India, USA,
Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia and
Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23
Online Marketing & Sales Increase Market Competition II-23
Over-the-Knee Socks to Create a Stir in the Market II-24
Resurgence in Sheer Hosiery Demand Augurs Well for the Market II-25
Men's Tights: Yet to Gain Prominence II-25
Socks: A More Expressive and Colorful Segment II-26
Consumers Warms up to Eccentric Sock Designs & Patterns II-26
Support Hosiery: Increasingly Blending with Fashion Hosiery II-27
Lack of Sizing Standards for Hosiery: A Cause for Concern II-27
'Tights under Shorts' in Vogue II-27
Fishnet Stockings to Stay for Long II-27
Anti-Cellulite Hosiery Products Touted to Improve Leg Shape
with Constant Use II-28
Bridal Hosiery: A Niche Segment II-28
Maternity Hosiery Offers Lucrative Growth Opportunities II-28
Favorable Demographic & Economic Trends Strengthens Market
Prospects II-29
Rising Global Population Propels Demand for Clothing and Hosiery II-29
Table 9: World Population by Geographic Region (In
Millions): 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, and 2050 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-29
Table 10: Top 25 Countries with the Highest Population
Worldwide: 2007, 2010 & 2015E (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-30
Burgeoning Middle Class Population Promote Market Growth II-31
Table 11: Global Middle Class Population (in Millions) by
Geographic Region: 2010, 2020P & 2030P (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-31
Table 12: Global Middle Class Population by Geographic
Region: Percentage Share Breakdown for 2010, 2020P & 2030P
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-32
Rising Standards of Living Fuel Market Growth in Developing
Countries II-32
Table 13: Evolution of GDP Per Capita for Major Countries
(in Dollars PPP): Percentage Variation from 2000 to 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-33
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-34
Hosiery: An Introduction II-34
A Trip down Memory Lane II-34
Classification of Hosiery II-34
Socks II-34
Sheer Hosiery/Pantyhose II-36
Benefits and Health Risks Associated with Sheer Hosiery/
Pantyhose II-38
Benefits II-38
Health Risks II-38
Tights/Opaques II-38
Difference between Tights and Leggings II-39
Stockings II-39
Types of Stockings II-39
Support Hosiery II-40
Pantyhose and Tights for Men II-40
Materials Used in Hosiery Manufacturing II-40
Lycra II-40
Nylon II-40
Spandex II-41
4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS II-42
Naked Brand Group Announces Plans to Unveil Latest Collection II-42
Hanes Hosiery Launches Silk Reflections Range of Legwear II-42
Reckitt Benckiser to Shut Down Hosiery Factory in 2015 II-42
L'eggs Launches Sheer Energy Tights II-42
Gal Stern Launches Latest Collection of Luxury Tights II-42
Julie France Launches JF Series Body and Legging Shapers II-42
Hanes Hosiery Unveils Latest Winter Collection II-42
Santini Unveils Body Warming BeHOT Bib Tights II-42
Nubian Skin Introduces Nude Lingerie & Hosiery Range II-43
Jockey International and Gerber Childrenswear Launches Baby
Jockey Apparel Line II-43
Nike Collaborates with Jayelle Hudson and Flavio Samelo to
Design Trendy Tights for Athletes II-43
Baci Dreams Hosiery Introduces Matching Hosiery to Team with
Dreams Bedroom Costumes II-43
Jockey International Launches Seize the Day in Skimmies®
Slipshorts II-43
DB Apparel Unveils Playtex UK Series of Lingerie II-43
Nike Launches Tight of the Moment-Magical Kaleidoscope Tights II-43
Meggins Man Clothing to Commercialize Meggings for Men II-43
Pamela Mann and Moulin Rouge Introduce an Array of Tights in
18 Distinct Styles II-43
Jockey® Introduces Brief Collection from Anchorman2: The
Legend Continues II-44
Samantha DeMartini Introduces Kix'ies Thigh Highs II-44
Zohara Tights Unveils Autumn-Winter Collection of Printed Tights II-44
Hanes Hosiery Unveils Pure Bliss™ Legwear II-44
Charnos Introduces Hosiery with LYCRA® XCEPTIONELLE Technology II-44
Nike Unveils Sculpt Tights for Women II-44
Kentwool Launches 'The Graduate', a Compression Sock for Golfers II-44
Darn Tough Vermont Expands Hike/Trek Sock Lineup II-44
Chyor Unveils Summer Tights II-44
SOXIETY.com Introduces IN SOCKS WE TRUST Socks Range II-45
D.LO Unveils New Sock Collection II-45
Jockey International Launches JOCKEY® Bra II-45
Divine Dzion Roll Out "I Got This" Diva Line Hosiery Range II-45
Glenmuir Rolls Out Bamboo Sport Socks Collection II-45
Nike to Introduce PRO LOCO4EVA Tights II-45
Legwear International Introduces Couture Future 10 Denier
Tights for Men II-45
UNIQLO Launches AlRism Range of Functional Undergarments II-45
Pamela Mann Hosiery Unveils Moulin Rouge Apparel Line with
Luxury Tights II-45
Charnos Hosiery Rolls Out New Support Hosiery Ranges II-46
Swiftwick Launches Cut-Resistant Hockey Socks II-46
Cette Madison Launches Plus Size Tights for Women in the UK II-46
Nester Hosiery and Pale Morning Media to Launch Farm to Feet
Brand II-46
VienneMilano Unveils Exquisite Stocking Collection II-46
Arthur George Unveils New Sock Range for Men II-46
L'eggs Hosiery Unveils Silken Mist Ultra Sheer Hosiery II-46
Falke Introduces 'Perfect Skin Colors' Range of Sheer Tights II-46
Adidas Unveils GO CATCH YOUR DREAMS Socks II-47
Cette - Artemis Unveils Size Plus Hosiery II-47
Hyosung to Launch Creora Dyeable Elastane Fiber II-47
Bare Necessities Unveils BarePlus II-47
Pamela Mann Unveils Plus Size Hosiery II-47
Charnos Hosiery to Unveil Line of Control Tights II-47
Vans Unveils Vans Classic Snow Socks for Women and Men II-47
Darn Tough Vermont Launches All-New Light Cushion Run/Bike Sock II-47
Swiftwick Unveils Ultra-Thin Pulse Socks II-47
LittleMissMatched Launches Fabulitz II-48
Fab Fit Pantyhose Introduces Range of Opaque Tights II-48
Fullbeauty Introduces Plus Size Swimwear Collection for Women II-48
Dahlgren Footwear Unveils Fall/Winter 2012-13 Collection II-48
Solo Licensing Unveils Skechers Fitness Socks Range II-48
USA DAWGS Unveils Snappy Socks II-48
American Diabetes Wholesale Introduces Dr. Scholl's® Range of
Diabetes and Circulatory Health Socks II-48
BrightLife Direct Introduces Jobst soSoft Compression Stockings II-48
Zonac Knitting Machines Introduces Bonjour Products in India II-49
Lupo Introduces Tights Collection for Women II-49
Rejuva Health® Unveils Sheer & Soft Range of Products from Medi II-49
Activa Healthcare Rolls Out Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit II-49
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-50
HanesBrands Consolidates its Leading Position through
Acquisition of DBApparel and Maidenform II-50
HanesBrands to Expand Production Capacity of Clarksville
Hosiery Facility II-50
Perry Ellis Inks Licensing Agreement with Delta Galil Industries II-50
Cabot Hosiery to Expand Production Capacity of Northfield Unit II-50
RB to Shut Down its Redruth Hosiery Unit II-50
Nilit Takes Over Invista's Brazilian Nylon Facility II-50
Sarasvi Exports Takes Over DBApparel's Isabella based in Sri
Lanka II-50
Hawick's House of Cheviot Hosiery Designs Socks for the
Scottish Athletic Team at the Commonwealth Games II-51
HanesBrands Plans to Take Over DBApparel II-51
Gildan Activewear Takes Over Doris II-51
Jockey International Enters into Licensing Agreement with
Intradeco II-51
Guardian Capital Partners Takes Over McCubbin Hosiery II-51
PVH Signs Licensing Agreement with McGregor Industries and
American Essentials II-51
Vienne Milano and Daily Grommet Ink Pact II-51
Itochu Takes Over Quantum Clothing Group II-51
Perry Ellis Inks Manufacturing and Distribution Agreements
with Original Penguin II-52
Sperry Top-Sider Inks Agreement to Expand II-52
Kenneth Cole Enters into Clothing License Deal with Delta Galil II-52
Calvin Klein Announces Plans to Annul Agreements with Warnaco II-52
Kensie KMJ Inks Licensing Deal with PS Brands II-52
Tefron and Cifra Ink Strategic Cooperation Agreement II-52
X-Technology Swiss R&D and Tefron Ink Distribution Agreement II-52
EcoSox®/BBS Hosiery Enters into Distribution Partnership with
Rehabmart.com II-52
Quick-Med Technologies Inks Patent and Technology License
Agreement with Doris II-53
Sun Capital Announces Sale of DB Apparel II-53
6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-54
CSP International SpA (Italy) II-54
Golden Lady SpA (Italy) II-54
Kayser-Roth Corporation (US) II-55
Gildan Activewear Inc. (Canada) II-55
Gold Toe-Moretz, LLC (US) II-56
Hanesbrands, Inc. (US) II-56
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (US) II-57
L Brands (US) II-57
LVMH (France) II-58
Donna Karan International (US) II-58
Sculptz, Inc. (US) II-58
Trerè Innovation s.r.l. (Italy) II-59
Wolford AG (Austria) II-59
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-60
Volume Analytics II-60
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Hosiery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales
in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
Table 15: World Historic Review for Hosiery by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years
2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
Table 16: World 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62
Unit Sales by Product Segments II-63
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Socks by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales
in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63
Table 18: World Historic Review for Socks by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years
2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-64
Table 19: World 14-Year Perspective for Socks by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-65
Table 20: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Sheer Hosiery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66
Table 21: World Historic Review for Sheer Hosiery by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-67
Table 22: World 14-Year Perspective for Sheer Hosiery by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015
and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-68
Table 23: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Tights/Opaques by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-69
Table 24: World Historic Review for Tights/ Opaques by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-70
Table 25: World 14-Year Perspective for Tights/ Opaques by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015
and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-71
Value Analytics II-72
Table 26: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Hosiery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-72
Table 27: World Historic Review for Hosiery by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-73
Table 28: World 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74
Value Sales by Product Segments II-75
Table 29: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Socks by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-75
Table 30: World Historic Review for Socks by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-76
Table 31: World 14-Year Perspective for Socks by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-77
Table 32: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Sheer Hosiery by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78
Table 33: World Historic Review for Sheer Hosiery by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-79
Table 34: World 14-Year Perspective for Sheer Hosiery by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015
and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80
Table 35: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Tights/Opaques by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-81
Table 36: World Historic Review for Tights/Opaques by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-82
Table 37: World 14-Year Perspective for Tights/ Opaques by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015
and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-83
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current & Future Analysis III-1
US Hosiery Retail Trends in a Nutshell III-1
Hosiery Market in a Transition Phase III-2
Innovation: A Strategy to Stimulate Sales III-2
Manufacturers Adopt Advanced Manufacturing Techniques III-3
Hosiery Makers Cut Costs by Shifting to Low-Cost Production
Centers III-3
Consumers Look for Better Value in their Hosiery Purchases III-3
Sheer Panty Hoses in the Lime Light Yet Again III-4
Colors and Patterns: The In-thing III-4
Tights & Leggings Gain Popularity III-5
Athletes Prefer Cotton Socks for Extra Comfort III-5
Top Preferences for Athletic Socks in the US - Features
Ranked in the Order of Relative Importance on a Scale of
1-10 with 1 being the Most Important and 10 the Least
Important III-5
Maternity Hosiery: An Evolving Niche III-6
Focus on Ethnic Population III-6
A Plus Size Revolution Brewing in the US III-6
Consolidation Activity Gains Momentum III-6
Challenges Confronting Smaller Hosiery Mills in the US III-7
Leading Companies, Brands, and Distribution Channels by
Product Types: III-7
Table 38: Leading Tights Brands in the US (2014):
Percentage Share Breakdown for Danskin Now, Garanimals,
Hanes, June & Daisy, L'eggs, Love Your Assets, NoNonsense,
PrivateLabel, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7
Table 39: Leading Socks Companies in the US (2014):
Percentage Share Breakdown for Basketball Marketing,
Carters, DanskinNow, Gildan Activewear/Gildan Service, Gold
Toe Mortez, HanesBrands, Kayser-Roth, Neuville Industries,
Private Label, Renfro, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-8
Table 40: Leading Socks Brands in the US (2014): Percentage
Share Breakdown for And 1, Burlington Comfort Power,
Danskin Now, Fruit of the Loom, Fruit of the Loom Tuff N
Comfy, Gold Toe, Hanes, HanesPremium, NoNonsense, Private
Label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8
Table 41: Leading Men's Athletic Socks Companies in the US
(2013): Percentage Share Breakdown for Adidas, Nike,
Private Label, SmartWool, Under Armour, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
Table 42: Athletic Socks Styles in the US by Socks Type
(2013): Percentage Share Breakdown for Ankle Socks;
Cuff/Crew Socks; Knee-high/Over the Calf/Tube Socks;
Low-cut/ Footie Socks; and No-show/Foot Liner Socks
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
Table 43: Leading Basketball Crew Socks Companies in the US
(2014): Percentage Share Breakdown for Jordan, Nike, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
Table 44: Women's Hosiery Purchases in the US by Age Group
(2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for 13-17
Years; 18-24; 25-34; 35-44; 45-54; 55 and Above Years
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Table 45: Leading Players in the US Panty Hose/Nylon Market
(2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for 3M,
Accessory Exchange, Dons International, Hanesbrands,
Highland Mills, Kayser-Roth Corp., Kmart, Private Label,
Smith Hosiery, Spanx, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-10
Table 46: Leading Pantyhose\Nylon Brands in the US (2013):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for L'eggs Sheer
Energy, No Nonsense, Hanes, L'eggs Silken Mist, Everyday by
L'eggs, On the Go, No Nonsense Great Shapes Figure
Enhancement, No Nonsense Essential Basics, Just My Size,
Private Label and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-11
Table 47: Hosiery Sales in the US by Retail Channel (2013):
Percentage Share Breakdown for Department Stores, Mass
Merchandisers, National Chains, Specialty Stores, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
Table 48: Men's Hosiery Market in the US by Distribution
Channel (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown for Mass
Merchandisers, National Chains, Specialty Stores,
Department Stores, Off Price Chains, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
Table 49: Women's Hosiery Market in the US by Retail
Channel (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown for Mass
Merchandisers, Specialty Stores, Off-Price/Factory
Outlets/Warehouse Clubs, Department Stores, National Chains
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13
Table 50: Departmental Store Sales of Women Hosiery in the
US by Category (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value
Sales for Pantyhose, Socks, Stockings, Tights, and Trouser
Socks (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13
Table 51: Price Bands for Women's Hosiery in the US (2013):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Less than
US$2.0; US$2.0 and US$4.99; US$5.0 and US$7.99; US$6.0 and
US$10.99; US$11 and US$13.99; and More than US$14 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14
Table 52: Innerwear Market in the US by Product Category
(2014): Percentage Share Breakdown for Bras, Hosiery, Kid's
Underwear, Men's Underwear, Panties, and Socks (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14
Table 53: Innerwear and Underwear Market in the US by
Segment (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown for Bras,
Hosiery, Kid's Underwear, Men's Underwear, Panties,
Shapewear and Socks (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-14
Knitted Hosiery: US Trade Statistics III-15
Table 54: US Exports of Knitted Hosiery (2013): Percentage
Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15
Table 55: US Imports of Knitted Hosiery (2013): Percentage
Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15
Product Innovations/Launches III-16
Strategic Corporate Developments III-20
Select Key Players III-23
B.Market Analytics III-28
Volume Analytics III-28
Table 56: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
Table 57: US Historic Review for Hosiery by Product Segment
- Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-29
Table 58: US 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Socks,
Sheer Hosiery and Tights/ Opaques Markets for Years 2007,
2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30
Value Analytics III-31
Table 59: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31
Table 60: US Historic Review for Hosiery by Product Segment -
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-32
Table 61: US 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Socks,
Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years 2007,
2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
2. CANADA III-34
A.Market Analysis III-34
Current & Future Analysis III-34
Time for Domestic Players to Pull up Socks III-34
Knitted Hosiery: Trade Scenario III-34
Table 62: Canadian Exports of Knitted Hosiery (2013):
Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination
Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34
Table 63: Canadian Imports of Knitted Hosiery (2013):
Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35
Strategic Corporate Development III-35
Gildan Activewear Inc - A Key Player III-35
B.Market Analytics III-36
Volume Analytics III-36
Table 64: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36
Table 65: Canadian Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-37
Table 66: Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years
2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38
Value Analytics III-39
Table 67: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39
Table 68: Canadian Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-40
Table 69: Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years
2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
3. JAPAN III-42
A.Market Analysis III-42
Current & Future Analysis III-42
Market Overview III-42
Trade Scenario III-42
Product Launch III-43
Select Key Players III-43
B.Market Analytics III-44
Volume Analytics III-44
Table 70: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44
Table 71: Japanese Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-45
Table 72: Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years
2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
Value Analytics III-47
Table 73: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Table 74: Japanese Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-48
Table 75: Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years
2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49
4. EUROPE III-50
A.Market Analysis III-50
Current & Future Analysis III-50
Europe: Largest Hosiery Market Worldwide III-50
Performance Yarns Find Favor among Manufacturers III-50
B.Market Analytics III-51
Volume Sales by Geographic Region III-51
Table 76: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million Pairs for
Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-51
Table 77: European Historic Review for Hosiery by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52
Table 78: European 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of
Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
By Product Segment III-54
Table 79: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/ Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54
Table 80: European Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-55
Table 81: European 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years
2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56
Value Sales by Geographic Region III-57
Table 82: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57
Table 83: European Historic Review for Hosiery by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58
Table 84: European 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of
Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59
By Product Segment III-60
Table 85: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/ Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60
Table 86: European Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-61
Table 87: European 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years
2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62
4a. FRANCE III-63
A.Market Analysis III-63
Current & Future Analysis III-63
A Highly Fragmented Market III-63
Key Statistics III-64
Table 88: French Bodywear Market by Category (2013):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Production (in Value) for
Hosiery, Foundations, T-Shirts, Swimwear, Underwear for
Women/ Girls, Nightwear & Homewear, and Underwear for
Men/Boys (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64
LVMH - A Leading French Player III-64
B.Market Analytics III-65
Volume Analytics III-65
Table 89: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65
Table 90: French Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-66
Table 91: French 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Socks,
Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years 2007,
2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67
Value Analytics III-68
Table 92: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/ Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68
Table 93: French Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-69
Table 94: French 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Socks,
Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years 2007,
2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70
4b. GERMANY III-71
A.Market Analysis III-71
Current & Future Analysis III-71
Key Statistics III-71
Table 95: German Women's Wear Market (2013): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Category (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71
Table 96: German Men's Wear Market (2013): Percentage Share
Breakdown of Value Sales by Category (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72
Product Launches III-72
B.Market Analytics III-73
Volume Analytics III-73
Table 97: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73
Table 98: German Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-74
Table 99: German 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Socks,
Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years 2007,
2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75
Value Analytics III-76
Table 100: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76
Table 101: German Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-77
Table 102: German 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years
2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78
4c. ITALY III-79
A.Market Analysis III-79
Current & Future Analysis III-79
Italian Hosiery Market Witness Several Challenges III-79
Manufacturers Increase Focus on Quality III-79
Trade Statistics III-80
Table 103: Italian Exports of Tights, Stockings, Pantyhose
and Other Knitted & Crocheted Hosiery (2012): Percentage
Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination Country (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-80
Table 104: Italian Imports of Tights, Stockings, Pantyhose
and Other Knitted & Crocheted Hosiery (2012): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Value Imports by Country of Origin
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81
Product Introductions/Innovations III-81
Select Key Players III-81
B.Market Analytics III-83
Volume Analytics III-83
Table 105: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83
Table 106: Italian Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-84
Table 107: Italian 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years
2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85
Value Analytics III-86
Table 108: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/ Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86
Table 109: Italian Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-87
Table 110: Italian 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years
2007, 2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-88
4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-89
A.Market Analysis III-89
Current & Future Analysis III-89
Market Snippets III-89
Hosiery Market: An Overview III-90
Tights for Plus Size, Curvy Women to Revolutionize Hosiery
Market III-90
Product Developments to Foster Market Growth III-90
Innovations in Packaging: Strategy to Attract Potential
Customers III-91
Product Innovations/Launches III-91
Strategic Corporate Developments III-93
Pretty Polly - A Uk Key Player III-93
B.Market Analytics III-94
Volume Analytics III-94
Table 111: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in Million Pairs for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-94
Table 112: UK Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Million
Pairs for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-95
Table 113: UK 14-Year Perspective for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Socks,
Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets for Years 2007,
2015 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-96
Value Analytics III-97
Table 114: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Hosiery by Product Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and
Tights/Opaques Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-97
Table 115: UK Historic Review for Hosiery by Product
Segment - Socks, Sheer Hosiery and Tights/Opaques Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-98
Table 116: UK 14-Year Perspec
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