Hanes
Hosiery dates back to 1901 when John Wesley Hanes established
the company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Originally they
manufactured men's socks, but in 1918 they began making women's
socks. With the development of nylon in 1938, Hanes identified
it's potential in the hosiery market. Hanes began manufacturing
nylon stockings and eventually developed seamless hosiery. Hanes
pioneered the introduction of pantyhose in the 1960's. Hanes continues
to be successful today with a wide selection of quality products
including sheer to the waist pantyhose, control top pantyhose,
thigh hi's, ribbed tights, opaque tights, plus-size pantyhose,
and of course traditional nylon garter stockings. They have very
popular lines such as the Hanes Alive, Hanes Silk Reflections,
Hanes Too, Hanes Go Figure and Hanes Smooth Illusions.