We all wear them on our feet. Usually a forgotten item of clothing: socks! Anyone who has ever had painful blisters on their feet or been annoyed by bad-smelling feet after a hard day's work knows how important this little item of clothing is. In the following blog post, you will learn how to recognize a good quality sock and what you should look out for when buying your next pair of socks.
The right sock for the right project.
Even the best business sock in the world won't be any good for hiking. Just as a ski sock is not suitable for a warm office day. It is therefore always important to consider which sock you need for which application. Think about which areas of the foot are subject to the most stress during your activities and whether they are well protected. For example, our ski socks are also padded on the shin. This protects the areas under strain.
The quality of the material
One of the most important quality features of a good sock is the quality of the material used. You can tell how high-quality a material is, for example, from special ISO certifications or the labels indicated. The mixing ratio of the different materials is also important. We offer a large selection of innovative and technological materials. Get to know our materials here better!
Very important for us: We make sure that our wool is certified and comes from farms where animal welfare is guaranteed. (mulesing-free)
The processing of the sock
As always, first impressions make a big difference. What does the quality look like? Does the sock look high quality or not? You can also usually feel the quality. Do you pull the sock apart slightly, does it deform when you pull it? How has the cuff been processed, does it expand quickly? High-quality socks keep their shape and are hard-wearing. They also have a flat seam (linked in the toe area) so that the skin is not irritated. The type of dyeing is also decisive for the quality. If the socks are only dyed afterwards, this does not indicate that they meet the highest quality standards. Our socks are all made with dyed yarn, so we can guarantee that the color will not be lost after several washes.
The size and fit of the sock
Are the socks available in different sizes? Good quality socks come in different sizes and in the best case are ergonomically shaped for a perfect fit. Socks that are available in universal sizes may not be suitable for your feet.
How to recognize good socks: the bottom line
If you want to be sure of quality the next time you buy socks, pay attention to the material, the yarn coloring, the workmanship of the socks and the determination of the right size and fit. Would you like to order socks online? Then take a look at our online store and have a look.
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