The legwear category of fashion includes socks, pads, sheer hosiery, legwarmers, leggings, pantyhose, tights, and footless tights. Legwear is a multibillion-dollar industry and one of the most technologically advanced, utilizing state-of-the-art knitting technology.
Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry. Francesca Sterlacci and Joanne Arbuckle.