Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/21/2014 -- Hosiery in Japan increased by 1% in current value terms to reach ?589 billion in 2013. Even though tights continued to decline, socks and other hosiery recorded positive growth, which boosted total value sales of hosiery. Tights did not perform well in 2013 because women continued to switch to stockings. Additionally, the popularity of leggings negatively impacted the performance of tights in 2013. Leggings differ from leggings in that they are made of thicker fabrics, so that women can substitute regular trousers. They differ from skinny jeans and trousers because leggings are made of more stretchable fabrics. The main consumers are women in their 20-30s, many of whom prefer colourful and patterned leggings. The most popular trend in 2013 was flower patterned leggings rather than coloured and patterned tights. In contrast, men?s tights increased sales due to the popularity of functional tights for sports.

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