An official website of the United States government.
Hosiery For Women: A Buying Guide
Title
Hosiery For Women: A Buying Guide
Creator
Date
1939
Relation
U.S. Department of Agriculture Miscellaneous Publication Number 342
Subject
Excerpt
TEN POINTS IN HOSIERY SELECTION
1 Fiber. — Cotton, rayon, wool, silk, or a mixture, whichever meets the wearer's needs and is most suitable for the occasion.
2 Weight. — Are the hose for hard, moderate, or light wear, or for appearance only?
3 Texture. — Are the yarns tightly twisted and the fabric closely knitted so that the hose will be resistant to snagging?
4 Construction. — Are the hose shaped in the knitting so that they will fit permanently, or are they tubular knit and shaped by stretching?
5 Elasticity. — Do the ankle and welt stretch easily and go back into shape?
6 Reinforcements. — Are the foot and welt durably but not too heavily reinforced for the rest of the stocking?
7 Size. — Is the hose size at least one-half inch more than the length of the wearer's foot? Are the hose the proper length in the leg?
8 Special fit. — Would outsizes, two-way-stretch tops, narrow heels, or other special features give better fit than regular sizes?
9 Appearance. — Are there yarn imperfections, rings, or up-and-down stripes?
10 Colorfastness. — Is the color fast to washing, light, and perspiration?
1 Fiber. — Cotton, rayon, wool, silk, or a mixture, whichever meets the wearer's needs and is most suitable for the occasion.
2 Weight. — Are the hose for hard, moderate, or light wear, or for appearance only?
3 Texture. — Are the yarns tightly twisted and the fabric closely knitted so that the hose will be resistant to snagging?
4 Construction. — Are the hose shaped in the knitting so that they will fit permanently, or are they tubular knit and shaped by stretching?
5 Elasticity. — Do the ankle and welt stretch easily and go back into shape?
6 Reinforcements. — Are the foot and welt durably but not too heavily reinforced for the rest of the stocking?
7 Size. — Is the hose size at least one-half inch more than the length of the wearer's foot? Are the hose the proper length in the leg?
8 Special fit. — Would outsizes, two-way-stretch tops, narrow heels, or other special features give better fit than regular sizes?
9 Appearance. — Are there yarn imperfections, rings, or up-and-down stripes?
10 Colorfastness. — Is the color fast to washing, light, and perspiration?
File(s)
Hosiery For Women A Buying Guide Cover.jpg
(image/jpeg)
Hosiery For Women A Buying Guide 1.jpg
(image/jpeg)
Hosiery For Women A Buying Guide 2.jpg
(image/jpeg)
Hosiery For Women A Buying Guide 3.jpg
(image/jpeg)
Hosiery For Women A Buying Guide 4.jpg
(image/jpeg)