Fiber Content / Socks Blends

Socks are available in fiber content / blends like:

1- Main Yarn: Cotton, Mercerized Cotton, Cool-max, Modal, Wool, Acrylic
2- Plaiting Yarn: Polyester, Nylon, Lycra
3- Rib & Welt Area: Elastane, Lycra

Natural Fibers

Cotton
Cotton is a comfortable with a soft hand. It absorbs moisture from the foot, has good color retention & stretch.

Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized cotton is cotton that is treated to give higher luster and a softer hand. It also will dye darker, richer colors than regular cotton

Silk
Silk fibers are obtained from the cocoons of various types of silkworms. They are soft, light weight and add luster, but can be expensive.

Wool
Wool is the soft, curly hair of sheep that is spun into yarn. Wool is warm, sturdy & durable. It has a crisp, resilient hand and excellent insulating properties, even when wet.

Manufactured Fibers

Acrylic
Acrylic fibers are man-made and are generally warm & light weight. They are used in casual, dress and athletic socks. Acrylic keeps its shape well. Its other properties include resilience, softness, easy care, minimal shrinkage, rich coloration and the ability to wick sweat away from the foot

Polyester
Polyester is a man-made fiber that is abrasion resistant has excellent wash-ability, and is fast dyeing. It is really heat-settable & dye-able. Polyester is used in mens, womens & boys sports & dress socks.

Nylon
Nylon is the first & oldest of the true synthetics. This fiber is famous for its strength, abrasion resistance, dimensional stability, soft hand, elasticity and easy washing characteristics.

Spandex (Elastane)
Spandex is a generic term denoting a man-made elastomeric fiber used in place of a rubber. It can stretch to more than five times its relaxed strength and recovered. It provides better size ranges, improved fit and better comfort.