Global Hosiery (Women and Men) Market, 2024 - Emerging Nations Dominate Supply Side of the Market

DUBLIN, October 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Hosiery (Women and Men) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

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 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Hosiery (Women and Men) in US$ by the following Product Segments: Socks, Sheer Hosiery, and Tights/Opaques.

The report profiles 200 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• CSP International SpA (Italy)
• Golden Lady SpA (Italy)
• Kayser-Roth Corporation (USA)
• Gildan Activewear Inc. (Canada)
• Gold Toe-Moretz, LLC (USA)
• Hanesbrands, Inc. (USA)
• Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (USA)
• L Brands (USA)
• LVMH (France)
• Donna Karan International (USA)
• Sculptz, Inc. (USA)
• Trer Innovation s.r.l. (Italy)
• Wolford AG (Austria) 

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Emerging Nations Dominate Supply Side of the Market
EU and the US: Largest Sock Importers Globally
Global Outlook
Competitive Landscape
Competition: Noteworthy Trends
Educating Consumers: Essential for Market Visibility
Shoppers' Convenience Top Priority for Retailers
Manufacturers Offer Innumerable Choices for Teenagers
High Performance Socks Market Witness Increasing Participation
Manufacturers Experiment with Performance Yarns for Improved Products
Decreasing Profit Margins for Apparel Retailers
Risk Factors that Can Hamper Manufacturer Profitability

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS
Hosiery Crafted for Support and Rejuvenation Gains Interest
Tights Gain Support in the Men's Domain
Compression Tights - Latest Men's Fashion, Fitness Trend
Introduction of Smart Socks and Diabetic Shoe Facilitate Prevention of Foot Related Injuries
Hosiery Innovations and Advancements Drive Growth
Athleisure Hosiery: The Perfect Blend of Athletics and Leisure
Women: The Largest Consumer Base for Hosiery
Teen Population: A Lucrative Demographic Segment & the New Advertising Target
Hosiery as a Luxury Apparel Accessory, Bodes Well for Market Expansion
Hosiery for Older and Plus-size Consumers: A Segment with Huge Untapped Potential
A Plus Size Revolution Brewing in the US
Comfortable and Stylish Legwear: A Strong Growth Driver
Pantyhose Back in Style
Online Marketing & Sales Increase Market Competition
Over-the-Knee Socks Create a Stir
Resurgence in Sheer Hosiery Demand Augurs Well for the Market
Socks Evolve from a Simple Accessory to a Sophisticated Segment
Consumers Warm up to Eccentric Sock Designs & Patterns
Support Hosiery: Increasingly Blending with Fashion Hosiery
Lack of Sizing Standards for Hosiery: A Cause for Concern
Tights under Shorts' in Vogue
Fishnet Stockings to Stay for Long
Bridal Hosiery: A Niche Segment
Maternity Hosiery Offers Lucrative Growth Opportunities
Favorable Demographic & Economic Trends Strengthen Market Prospects
Rising Global Population Propels Demand for Clothing and Hosiery
Burgeoning Middle Class Population Promote Market Growth
Rising Standards of Living Fuel Market Growth in Developing Countries

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Hosiery: An Introduction
A Trip down Memory Lane
Classification of Hosiery
Socks
Sheer Hosiery/Pantyhose
Benefits and Health Risks Associated with Sheer Hosiery/ Pantyhose
Benefits
Health Risks
Tights/Opaques
Difference between Tights and Leggings
Stockings
Types of Stockings
Support Hosiery
Pantyhose and Tights for Men
Materials Used in Hosiery Manufacturing

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Hanes Hosiery Launches Perfect Nudes Sheer Hosiery
Debenhams Introduces a Range of Skin Tone Hosiery
Wolford Introduces Biodegradable Tights and Lingerie
Kunert Introduces Legwear Collection
Charnos Introduces Wellbeing' Collection
Bluebella Launches New Hosiery Collection
Legwear International Introduces Couture Ultimates collection of Tights
Lux Industries to Focus on Hosiery brand Onn
Legwear Launches Premium Hosiery Brand, Couture
INVISTA Launches New Lycra Fibre Technology for Hosiery
Ibici Develops New Hosiery Collection
Nubian Skin Launches Curve Range of Hosiery
Felina to add Hosiery to its Product Line
LP Introduces EmbioZ women's Socks
Naked Brand Group Announces Plans to Unveil Latest Collection

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
H&R Healthcare Acquires Pretty Legs Holdings
Detail Provisions Acquires Foot Cardigan.
Advent International to Acquire Stake in Dixcy Textiles
Aiglon Capital and Merit Capital Partners Acquire Stake in Nester Hosiery
Oroblu Unveils Divine by Oroblu Sheer Tights
Vera Bradley Enters into Licensing Agreement with Renfro Corporation
SABG Acquires Twin City Knitting
LongWater Opportunities Acquires Fox River Mills
Gildan Activewear to Acquire Peds Legwear
UK Tights Acquires My Tights
Pantherella to Merge with HJ Hall
Global Brands Acquires PS Brands
Dollar Industries to Set up New Plant in Ludhiana
HanesBrands Consolidates its Leading Position through Acquisition of DBApparel and Maidenform
HanesBrands to Expand Production Capacity of Clarksville Hosiery Facility

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 200 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 212)

• The United States (71)
• Canada (3)
• Japan (7)
• Europe (106)
• France (8)
• Germany (11)
• The United Kingdom (25)
• Italy (40)
• Spain (7)
• Rest of Europe (15)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (22)
• Middle East (1)
• Latin America (2)

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