Abstract: The stretch and/or compressive forces of hosiery articles are measured by the present apparatus which includes an elongate substantially flat form onto which the hosiery article is drawn for testing. Plungers are supported for sliding movement in the form and the force required to move the plungers and the hosiery fabric outwardly beyond one edge of the form is indicated by the testing apparatus. A signal light is provided for indicating when the plunger and the hosiery fabric have been moved outwardly a predetermined distance from the form. An elastic tape is provided for marking selected points along the length of the hosiery to insure proper positioning of the hosiery on the form.