How to choose quality socks?
Socks are one of the most important and necessary wardrobe items. Correctly selected socks have a positive effect on the impression of the general appearance of a person, but socks chosen by mistake are ready to completely spoil the overall successful ensemble. Yes, and if the laundry materials are of poor quality, it will be unpleasant to walk in it, and you can even get various diseases of the feet. Therefore, in this article we will look at how to choose high-quality socks.
to contents ↑Why is the composition of socks critical?
The material from which the socks are made is very important, since a person spends a significant part of the time shod, without the possibility of changing socks. Therefore:
- Products should undoubtedly enable the skin to “breathe”.
- Possessing the unsurpassed qualities of breathability, socks are sure to absorb the excess moisture that is released as a result of life activity, and in particular, sweating of our feet.
- The material should be quite strong and wear-resistant so that holes do not appear after the second or third wear.
to contents ↑Important! Pure wool and cotton have good hygroscopicity, which, in addition, guarantee the preservation of heat in the cool seasons.
Materials
Socks are made of various materials, each of which has certain properties. The modern market also has many unusual combinations:
- Cotton can rightfully be considered the most common material, followed by polyamide and wool.
- The most sophisticated socks are made of silk, however, they are quite expensive and impractical, despite the fact that they are very beautiful and comfortable.
Consider what socks are made of, and decide which material to give preference to.
Cotton
Cotton is hygienic, perfectly breathable, and guarantees relatively good thermal insulation. This material is strong enough, easy to care for and, importantly, inexpensive. However, we must remember that the fabric is of the most varied quality. Inexpensive cotton does not look good and wears out quickly. Dear, especially mercerized (fil d’ecosse), it looks solidly and is noticeably longer to wear. That is why it is better to give preference to socks made of mercerized cotton, although at least you need to overpay for them.
Important! Products of this type are presented in the assortment of Falke, Pantherella, Bresciani, Sozzi and Henderson.
Wool
Wool is also hygienic, perfectly breathable and, in addition, has excellent heat-insulating properties. Thin woolen socks go well with suits made of woolen materials, with winter jackets, woolen cardigans.
Important! Thick (knitted) woolen products are not suitable for business style.
Cotton is probably more versatile than wool, since cotton can be worn virtually any time of the year. Woolen socks are most appropriate mainly in winter, late autumn and early spring, and in summer they are too uncomfortable and hot.
Important! For greater wear resistance of socks, 10-30% polyamide / nylon is added to the wool. This need not be feared in any way, since products made of 100% wool are worn out more quickly than socks made of wool with additives.
Linen
Flax possesses excellent hygroscopicity (unsurpassedly absorbs moisture) and breathability, therefore it is considered a very hygienic material.As a result, such products are characterized by excellent thermal insulation and high wear resistance.
Important! Linen socks are much more expensive than cotton, they are quite difficult to find on sale.
Polyester and Nylon
Products made from such synthetic materials are unhygienic (they practically do not let air in) and do not provide good thermal insulation. Their only advantage is probably low cost.
In a small amount of nylon and polyester may be useful because they allow the socks to keep their shape, not to stretch much. In particular, these properties can be seen in a tandem with wool. Therefore, socks, consisting, for example, of 20% polyamide / polyester and 80% cotton, we can safely advise you to purchase.
Important! Products with 40% or more synthetics should not be purchased.
Viscose
What material is best for socks? Viscose It is a synthetic material with good breathability, respectively - good hygiene. In small amounts, viscose is added to woolen and cotton products.
Important! Thermal insulation properties of wool are much higher than viscose. In addition, viscose can wear out quite quickly. That is why the percentage of viscose in socks should be very small.
Modal
Modal is a more advanced type of viscose. Material with a high level of hygroscopicity (this indicator is higher than that of cotton), a pleasant texture, good appearance and fairly high strength (according to this feature, the modal exceeds “normal” viscose. The socks from the modal do not fade, do not fade and do not sit.
Important! The material is very flexible and can withstand a huge number of washings. Modal products are on average slightly more expensive than cheap cotton socks, as well as a tandem of cotton with polyamide.
Elastane
Pure elastane socks are not made. Such material is added in a small amount, about 5-10%, to wool and cotton socks in order to improve the quality of socks. As a result, the products retain their original shape better, more comfortable and softer.
Bamboo
Recently, a new variety of hosiery has appeared on the market - these are bamboo socks. Bamboo fiber is essentially a variation of viscose. Products have a fairly pleasant appearance, breathable, but the durability is low. The price of bamboo socks is higher than cotton, and the appearance as a whole depends on the manufacturers.
The most expensive socks are made from silk, cashmere and a mixture of silk with cashmere. Such products cost quite expensive, but nevertheless go well with very strict suits and tuxedos.
Important! Having decided on the material suitable for you, be sure to familiarize yourself with how to care for such products. To avoid washing problems, use the information from our articles:
Dimensions
How to choose quality socks? It is crucial to get the right size socks. Too large products slide down and gather in an unpleasant accordion, while too small ones stretch and lose their original shape, and wear out quickly. Mostly on socks, it is noted for what size shoes they are designed for, so there is no need to guess for a long time whether they will fit.
Important! There are also “one size” models, which are made of elastic material and are easily suitable for any size. Owners of very large or small feet should not purchase such socks. They are more designed for standard parameters.
Length
Socks differ not only in materials, sizes and colors, but also in length. Hosiery is:
- Ultra short. Such socks do not peep out of shoes at all. They are worn traditionally with sneakers and other sports shoes. Such products are a more hygienic option than the complete absence of socks.They can be purchased in a set of almost all sports brands - Puma, Reebok, Adidas.
- Shortened. This model is the most popular. It is perfect for any casual wear.
- Until the middle of the caviar. Models to the middle of the calf are more versatile, they do not give any chance to your ankle appear on the eyes of strangers, especially when you are sitting.
- Over the knee (over-the-calf socks). Products above the knee are a great alternative for winter as they warm a larger area of the leg.
Hand-linked
A similar characteristic is often found in hosiery, and people very often do not understand what this mark means. In fact, hand-linked indicates that the seam on the product is even and almost not felt during wear. This feature provides greater comfort, since it does not rub or interfere anywhere.
Important! This is especially true during sports. Hand-linked socks are more expensive than ordinary socks because their manufacturing process is very labor-intensive and time-consuming.
Manufacturers
The market has a huge number of manufacturers of socks. The best companies try to use high quality materials to ensure the product has a long service life.
Consider the most common companies that produce good quality socks:
- Gallo is an Italian brand that stands out for the high quality and price of its products. Mostly socks are made of high quality cotton.
- Marcoliani is an Italian brand. It produces very high quality Egyptian cotton products.
- Bresciani - produces socks from Egyptian cotton, wool, silk, cashmere with small additives of synthetics. Due to the brand, the price is a bit overpriced, but the quality level is above average.
- Pantherella is a well-known English brand. Mostly socks are made of wool and cotton in sizes M and L, but there are other options.
- Beams + is a Japanese brand. They produce hosiery in one size, which is approximately 40-43, so they are not suitable for large sizes. Among the distinguishing features, it should be noted a simple and pleasant appearance, as well as quite interesting ornaments.
- Corgi - in production not the highest quality cotton material with impurities is used, but also not the cheapest. Socks are wear resistant.
- Henderson is a Russian brand with good quality socks, which are mainly made from cotton. Acceptable value for money is what makes this brand popular.
- Uniqlo you can find socks with interesting ornaments, but they usually contain a lot of synthetics.
- Brands Sozzi, Pantherella and Falke produce quite high-quality models.
- In the upper price segment are products of brands Acne, Testoni, Marcoliani and Emporio Armani. Very rarely, the socks of these brands have an interesting design, they are high quality, but too expensive due to the big name of the brand.
- Brioni and Etro - here you can count on an unusual design, high quality and a long service life.
Important! Depending on the style in which you are used to wearing things, check out also how to choose socks for trousers.
Common mistakes in choosing men's socks
There are some rules that will help you choose the right hosiery. How to choose quality socks:
- In a business style, you should avoid wearing white socks, as they are designed for a sporty style.
- It is not recommended to purchase socks with a large pattern, animated characters, inscriptions and ridiculous ornaments. A small toe pattern is allowed, but it must be very discreet.
- Better not to get low socks for a business style. When sitting, the bare part of the leg should not be visible, as this is a violation of business etiquette.
- It is undesirable to buy synthetic products, because the leg needs to breathe. The maximum allowable amount of synthetics in the sock is 5-10%.
- The elastic should fit snugly on the leg, but not squeeze.Otherwise, blood circulation is disturbed and discomfort is felt during wearing.
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All the rules for choosing quality socks can be easily learned at one time for life. Pamper yourself with high-quality linen so as not to feel daily discomfort during the day and have excellent health!
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