COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Private label dominance and market fragmentation persist
In 2025, private label was in first place in hosiery. Consumers tend to prioritise low pricing and functionality in hosiery, giving private label options a clear competitive advantage over many branded alternatives.
Gildan Activewear and Hanesbrands merger to reshape market dynamics
The merger between Gildan Activewear and Hanesbrands in 2025 is anticipated to have a significant impact on the hosiery market in Canada. Gildan Activewear noted that it looked forward to expanding Hanesbrands’s portfolio and go-to-market expertise and is opening new doors for growth.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Hosiery industry in Canada with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Hosiery industry in Canada, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Hosiery in Canada report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Hosiery in Canada?
- Which are the leading brands in Canada?
- How are products distributed in Canada?
- How is the rise of e-commerce shaping demand?
- What % of apparel and footwear sales are made via grocery retailers?
- Do consumers want premium quality or fast fashion?
- How will COVID-19 and recession impact demand?
- How important is sustainability in Hosiery in Canada?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Hosiery in Canada - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Innovative functionality drives hosiery in Canada
Lower inflation and interest rates drive marginal growth
Non-sheer hosiery dominates the market
Fashion trends and sustainability create opportunities for challenger brands
Disposable income growth supports demand for value-added hosiery
Sustainability expected to increasingly influence younger hosiery consumers
Artificial intelligence starts to drive innovation
Private label dominance and market fragmentation persist
Gildan Activewear and Hanesbrands merger to reshape market dynamics
Offline retail maintains lead in hosiery distribution despite e-commerce gains
E-commerce gains traction in hosiery sales with enhanced online services
Uniqlo’s innovative materials drive hosiery growth
Roots’ new collection capitalise on sustainability
Signé Sarah expands Canadian presence with durable and sustainable sheer hosiery
Apparel and Footwear in Canada - Industry Overview
Apparel and footwear market sees modest gains as macroeconomic pressures ease
Lower inflation and interest rates boost consumer spending
Mine & Yours launches pop-ups to cater to resale trend
Market dynamics driving success for challenger brands
AI adoption to drive market evolution
Rising incomes fuel luxury market expansion
Sustainability drives brand appeal among Generation Z consumers
Apparel maintains dominance as largest category
Sportswear will remain the fastest growing category
Lululemon and private label lead with strong brand presence
Gildan Activewear and Hanesbrands merger creates new entity
Offline retail dominates despite ecommerce growth
E-commerce emerges as fastest-growing channel with strong sales
Hugo Boss launches new store and capsule collection
Prada advances sustainability with Re-Nylon collection
Joe Fresh responds to value-driven demand with Spring 2025 collection
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Hosiery
- Sheer Hosiery
- Non-Sheer Hosiery
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- Track key industry trends, opportunities and threats
- Inform your marketing, brand, strategy and market development, sales and supply functions
This report originates from Passport, our Hosiery research and analysis database.
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