Hosiery describes undergarments worn directly on the feet and legs.
Types of hosiery
1.Socks:
2.Stockings:
3.Pantyhose
Sock
A sock is a baglike covering for the foot and/or lower leg, which...
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A fabric in the condition in which it leaves the loom or knitting machine, i.e. before any bleaching, dyeing or finishing treatment has been given to it.
NOTE:
In some countries, particularly on...
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