It is important to get the right type of socks to keep your
feet comfortable and well-protected.
Your feet actually produce about a cup of perspiration
every day, which may be a challenge to keep them dry.
Knowing different materials can help keep your feet high
and dry when you slip on a pair.
Sock materials come in a wide range of natural and
synthetic fibres or a combination of both. They may be made
of natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, rayon, silk or
wool. Cotton is one of the most common and popularly used
materials because it is breathable, soft and cushiony. It
also has the ability to resist heat and absorb moisture off
the foot.
Linen is lightweight and moisture absorbent at the same
time strong and durable a material as well.
Rayon, on the other hand is derived from modified cellulose
that gives socks a soft feel and makes it easy to wash too.
Silk is lightweight and luxurious but can be costly while
wool is taken from sheep's hair. Wool socks are very
popular because they are soft and easy to care for. Wool is
an excellent insulating fibre that regulates your body's
temperature, thus keeping you cool or warm depending on the
season. Moreover, wool socks can resist fungus and odour
accumulation. Some of the most commonly used types of wool
are Alpaca, Merino, Shetland and Worsted.
Another material is cashmere, which is lightweight and very
luxurious. Cashmere is taken from goat's hair, which makes
it expensive. To get the softest feel and enough warmth
from your cashmere socks, try a 4-ply, which have about 200
grams of cashmere. To keep your cashmere socks in good
condition, experts recommend that you handwash them before
using it for the first time.
On the other hand, socks may also be made of synthetic
materials, which include acrylic, nylon, polyester,
polypropylene and spandex. Athletic socks, as well as
casual and dress socks are usually made from acrylic fibers
because they absorb moisture, easy to maintain and are soft.
Nylon is soft and elastic yet strong and durable and is
commonly used in both novelty and men's dress socks. These
kinds,and other specialty socks also use polyester, which
dries easily, is easy to maintain and usually blended with
other fibres.
Meanwhile, polypropylene is a soft yet strong material
that is used to enhance the thermal, stretching and wicking
properties. Spandex stretches up to five times its size
that is commonly used as a sock top for a better and more
comfortable fit. This material is also used in other
support garments.
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Neil Thompson is a fashion writer who specialises in gifts
and accessories. He has a particular interest in socks and
brands such as Pantherella, Falke and Dore Dore. For more
information click here:
http://www.kjbeckett.com/acatalog/menssocks.html
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