Fashion gives much focus on shape and structure enhancement. Hosiery, basically a leg wear, has become an integral part of fashion apparels. Hosiery includes tights (called pantyhose in US), stockings, knee and ankle-highs known as socks, opaques, sheers, and several others. Though popular among men and women, the latter segment dominates more than 80% of the global hosiery market. Targeting youth more, it makes a perfect addition for any clothing; be it a tube skirt or an oversized sweater.

Changing nature of lifestyle is bringing in a sea change in the hosiery industry. Indians spend approximately USD27 a year for clothes, of which hosiery accounts for 0.9%. France, which makes just 1% of the global population, spends USD547 on clothes of which 6.3% is on hosiery. China accounts for 80% of the global hosiery production, with its domestic sales accounting for €3 billion during 2010. In par with the latest styles, new collection of hosieries are available in a wide range of classic, and modern styles with a fascinating glitz portraying latest fashion trends. Novel looks, attractive colors, body shaper products, moisturizing pantyhose, anti cellulite, Capri styles, footless, and low rise hosiery are a few of the latest additions in the market.

People's craving for a trendy lifestyle and desire to pamper themselves, supplemented by dual income has triggered the growth of hosiery market.

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