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Hosiery

Hosiery comes from English word hose that in itself can be traced back to an even older English word Hosa meaning leg covering.
A person dealing in hose would be a hosier therefore that is where we get hosiery from.

In modern times it is a hosiery includes in it's collection  footwear, socks, stockings, leotard, stockings, tights, pantyhose, hold-ups, knee highs, and leggings.

Pantyhose is the US name given to the same item that the British call tights.

Terms used in Hosiery

• Control  -- This is stretch material included into the top of tights or pantyhose that give control and comfort.
• Denier -- The thickenss of the yarn used. The lower the number the more sheer the look becomes. At 100 denier the appearance is opaque
• Lycra -- This is a registered trademark for a spandex material developed by Dupont.
• Microfibre or microfiber -- Is nylon that is very fine and that when woven into garments gives a soft luxuries feel.
• Nylon -- A synthetic material introduced in 1939 that soon replaced silk and cotton in hosiery.
• Reinforced Toe - A small section that is reinforced to give greater durability to the item.