About Us
The Hosiery Mate® Company was started 50 years ago in Chicago by an inquisitive and inventive young optometrist. Always looking for a better way to do things he developed Hosiery Mate®, a cleaner for women’s hose.
Hosiery Mate® has proved through the years that it does prevent runs and snags, eliminate static build up and most incredibly bonds itself to the nylon fibers and strengthens them.
Hosiery Mate® does not require rinsing the garment after washing and never leaves a soapy residue. The soil and dirt are left in suspension in the wash water. Hosiery Mate® is a cleaning product so unique that it qualified to become one of a just a handful of cleaning products that could qualify and obtain a US Patent. Hosiery Mate® is environmentally friendly, simple to use and most importantly it worked.
The Company was able to develop a line of specialty cleaners for support and fashion hosiery, lingerie, swimsuits and active wear. Advertised only by word of mouth, the product was sold out of the trunk of a car, the old fashioned way, one store at a time. Thousands of loyal customers care for their garments with our Mates.
Today the third generation of the family carries on the tradition and manufactures the same extraordinary cleaning products using the original formulas. Our Mates are often copied, but never duplicated. Hosiery Mate® has proven to be be most effective on surgical and compression hosiery, protecting the expensive and widely utilized hosiery from excessive wear and prolonging the life of each pair when used consistently .
The core values that guide the company company have been defined and strictly adhered to. Those principals are practiced and strictly adhered to. The core values that we live by are:
- Every Customer deserves Exceptional Service
- Strive to exceed expectations
- Maintain the highest quality standard possible consistently
- Be Creative and Open-Minded
- Pursue Growth and Learning
- Build Open and Honest Relationships through clear Communication
- Build and maintain a Positive Team Spirit
- Respect the Environment and protect the world we live in
- Be Passionate and Determined
Our products are manufactured in a modern facility in Illinois. The company remains committed to manufacturing in the USA and using components from companies located in the USA. Hosiery Mate® is deeply committed to doing business with local merchants and individuals in communities throughout the United States and Canada.
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Extend the life and look of your hosiery, activewear, swimwear and lingerie.
Concentrated formulas are economical and rinse-free. You will love the lavender and citrus scents.
Hand or machine wash with all of our Mates.
What Customers Are Saying about us
"Product absolutely perfect! So happy you still make it. Have been using it for many years."
Jean M. Tulsa, OK
"Your product has been keeping my bras alive. I am so happy with your product. My bras have lasted much longer than they should and it is due to your product. My favorite bras are always being discontinued and I appreciate your product so that I can have them longer. I don't know how it works but it does. Thank you!"
Rosemary W., Street, MD
"Soap irritates my legs. I have been hospitalized 10 times for cellulitis and Lingerie Mate is the only thing that does not lead to itchy and dry skin. I love your product."
Kathleen T. Bronxville NY
"I got the shipment from Hosiery Mate this afternoon, and tried out the hosiery gloves as I just came back from a social function which was semi-formal so I had to dress up (dress slacks, shirt, tie, belt, support knee-hi’s, dress shoes, dinner jacket, etc). I would have to agree that while the (love) gloves are embroidered with women as the consumer, it made putting on the knee-hi’s (Wolford Pure Energy 30 in nearly black) a real pleasure, and the advertisement on your website is correct, as I did not have to worry about causing a run or snag from either my nails and/or dry skin while wearing the gloves. In my opinion, every one (male or female) who has to wear hosiery (medical, light support, sheers, or fashion) should have one pair of these gloves (or two).
I’ve found that I can wash up to 6 pairs of knee-hi’s per capful of hosiery mate (separating dark and light colored knee-hi’s), so your recommendation of between 4 to 6 pairs appears to be accurate."
Will P, Las Vegas, NV
I have nylons that have lasted 3 years. I do not get any runs or snags. I love the smell. I thought at first the price was high but it lasted forever!
Jane E, Maplewood, MN
I saw a big difference in my hosiery. I really like this product. (Store) tried to sell me something different but I didn’t want anything else.
Louise F, Washington, NC
Definitely extends the life of my hosiery!
Barbar H, Troutville, VA
I can’t believe how much longer my hose last with Hosiery Mate! I have 2 pairs of Hanes Alive that have lasted from last summer through this Spring!
Marie K, Bamcroft, IA
“I just want to extend my appreciation for Hosiery mate. I’ve used it for 30 years and it is so good that the elasticity in my knee hose goes out before I get a run in the hose. And I think that’s great.”
Lynne B, Bountiful, Utah
You don’t know how many pairs of hose I have ruined using Woolite. I have been out of Hosiery Mate for a little while and it really makes a big difference.
Lynne B, Bountiful, Utah
I just want to extent my appreciation for Hosiery Mate. I have used it for 30 years. And it is so good. The elasticity in my knee highs goes out before I get a run in my hose. And I think that’s great! Thank you!
Lynne B, Bountiful, Utah
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