In the 17th century, the town developed a hosiery industry, producing stockings and similar items.

Hinckley is a traditional centre of the hosiery industry.

Rieve was committed to organizing new members in the hosiery industry.

When the stock market crashed, the hosiery industry struggled in the difficult economy of the Great Depression.

His senior thesis was on the history and overdevelopment of the hosiery industry in Pennsylvania.

During his 10 years as impartial chairman, Taylor established a national minimum wage in the hosiery industry.

Nolde had made his fortune in the hosiery industry.

Er you read a lot about women in the hosiery industry not being as willing to join the unions, was that true?

The hosiery industry was notorious for the range of deductions employers made from wages.

It has only had a market since 1968, and had a number of factories associated with the hosiery industry.