Cotton socks are made of pure cotton, which has moisture absorption, moisture retention, and heat resistance. 100% cotton socks have a high shrinkage rate and are not durable to wear. These socks are made of cotton! Completely inelastic! Socks with a cotton content of over 75% are usually called all cotton socks, while socks with a cotton content of 85% are considered very high-end cotton socks. Cotton socks are designed to maintain elasticity, firmness, and comfort. Usually, spandex, nylon, acrylic, polyester, etc. are added.
Combed cotton is a type of cotton fiber processed using a machine called a combing machine. Cotton yarn spun from combed cotton is delicate and smooth. Good quality. Combed cotton is more resilient and less prone to pilling. Combed cotton yarn is smoother, smoother, and the surface of the fabric is even without any knots. The effect of dyeing is also good.
[Mercerized Cotton] Mercerized cotton is a type of cotton fiber that has undergone a mercerization process on ordinary cotton fibers. Compared to ordinary cotton fibers, it has better glossiness, is more shiny, and has a silky texture. It has a smoother feel and is less prone to wrinkling. It also has the characteristic of cotton itself absorbing sweat, allowing for a refreshing and breathable feel when worn. The material of silky cotton can usually be seen in thin socks in summer
Bamboo fiber is a natural fiber. Bamboo fiber has good breathability, instant water absorption, strong wear resistance, and good dyeing properties. It has natural antibacterial, antibacterial, mite removal, odor prevention, and UV resistance functions
Spandex is a component of elastic fiber socks that must contain spandex to produce elasticity and retraction, making them easier to wear and more snug to the feet
Modal has a silky luster, good drape, and a soft and smooth feel. Adding modal to socks can make them softer and more comfortable, with better gloss, softness, moisture absorption, dyeing, and durability than pure cotton products.
Wool has good elasticity, a full hand feel, strong moisture absorption ability, good warmth retention, is not easily contaminated, has a soft luster, excellent dyeing properties, but the disadvantage is that it is not easy to dry.
Synthetic fibers are also sometimes used for veils (nylon 100%), which have excellent wear resistance but do not absorb sweat or smell feet. It is the most wear-resistant and sturdy type of synthetic fiber.
Polypropylene is a polypropylene fiber. The biggest characteristic of polypropylene is its light texture, weak moisture absorption, and almost no moisture absorption, so the moisture regain is close to zero. Socks containing polypropylene have a very strong sweat wicking function. The strength is very high, wear-resistant and stretchable, so it is common to see polypropylene components in sports socks.
Spandex synthetic fiber, also known as the pull frame core, has the characteristics of high elongation and elasticity, and has better acid resistance, alkali resistance, light resistance, wear resistance, and other qualities.
Nitrile cotton is a commonly used blend yarn with a nitrile cotton content ratio of 30% for acrylic and 70% for cotton. It is more wear-resistant than cotton, has a bright color, and has the function of absorbing sweat and odor from cotton. Acrylic fiber is known as artificial wool.
Polyester has good elasticity and fluffiness, making it relatively lightweight. Disadvantages: low moisture content, poor breathability, poor dyeing ability, easy pilling, and easy contamination.
Nylon is the first synthetic fiber to appear in the world. Nylon socks are easy to wash and dry, sturdy and durable, with good elasticity and a variety of colors, but they have poor breathability.