Socks are a necessity in our daily lives, which may seem very ordinary, but when wearing socks on a daily basis, they lack a lot of knowledge.
How to choose socks first? The selection can generally be divided into the following three aspects:
material quality
Socks are generally made of textile materials such as polyester, nylon, nylon, spandex, cotton, wool, linen, etc. The most commonly worn socks are usually cotton socks. Cotton is a natural fiber with excellent moisture absorption and comfortable wearing. Cotton is preferred for high-end socks, including long staple cotton, mercerized cotton, combed cotton, etc. At present, in order to prevent bacteria, odors, and sweat, silver ions or copper ions are added during the post-processing of yarn, and hydrophilic groups are added, making socks functional socks. Hanma socks are a new type of sock material that people pursue for environmental protection, naturalness, and functionality, and are considered high-end products in the market.
Style and color
Style generally refers to the category of socks, such as sports socks, casual socks, gentlemen’s socks, etc. In recent years, people have been pursuing fashion, and new products such as pantyhose, boat socks, invisible socks, etc. have been launched in the market. The choice of which one to choose depends on personal use. For those who like sports, sports socks are the first choice. For those who like leisure, you choose casual socks. For those who need business negotiations, it is best to wear gentlemen’s socks, as they have different functions. The general principle of color selection is to coordinate the colors of shoes, socks, and pants. Generally, the colors of the three should be similar and more suitable. Therefore, the male sock market generally focuses on black, blue, and gray as the main tones. The pattern and height of the socks are also an aspect of selection.
Function selection
Socks used to be mainly used for keeping warm, but now people’s demands are increasing. Keeping warm is only one aspect, and it can also treat athlete’s foot itching, absorb moisture and sweat, kill fungi, and prevent foot odor, etc. Hanma material socks combine many functions of natural antibacterial, odor prevention, and moisture absorption. Hanma is the most suitable material for making socks. So choosing Hanma material socks can easily solve all foot problems. After selecting the material, generally when choosing socks, remember the six word mnemonic of “tight, loose, bright, and clean”, which means that the tightness of the sock mouth and sock tube is appropriate, the sole of the sock should be loose, the heel of the sock should be large, the surface of the sock should be smooth, the collar should be flat without any deviation, the needle pattern organization should be clear, and the pattern, sock head, and heel should not have exposed needles.
Secondly, the cleaning methods for different socks are different, so how to clean and eliminate socks? Wool socks
Choose neutral soap flakes with low alkali content, dissolve them in hot water, wait for the water to cool down, then put the socks in, soak them for a while, and then gently rub them with your hands. For socks with a lot of dirt on the toe and heel, you can rub them with some soap until they are clean. After rubbing the socks, rinse them with clean water, gently wring them dry, spread them flat on the table and smooth them with your hands. Let them hang in a well ventilated area or cover them with a white cloth and dry them in the sun.
When washing artificial silk stockings, nylon stockings, etc., gently rub them in soapy water or synthetic detergent below 40 ℃, and avoid forceful rubbing. After washing, socks should be dried in the shade and should not be exposed to sunlight or baked over fire. Cotton stockings should be washed and changed frequently. After changing them, soak them in clean water for about 2 hours, then rub them with soap and hot water to remove dirt easily. Hanma socks need to be washed with laundry detergent in warm water. After adding the socks, gently soak them for about 20 minutes and gently rub them with your hands. For socks with a lot of dirt on the toe and heel, you can focus on rubbing them until they are clean. After rubbing the socks, rinse them with clean water, gently wring them dry, and let them cool in a shaded and ventilated place.
Worn socks can also harm human health. What are the manifestations of socks that should be eliminated? If your socks have the following three situations, it indicates that your socks should be eliminated.
1. Losing the elasticity of socks can increase friction with the feet, causing discomfort when walking or exercising. If sweating occurs, there may also be a slippery feeling, making it easy to get injured.
2. Wearing uncomfortable socks indicates that the socks are not suitable when the feet are tight, itchy, or have obvious strangulation.
3. The heel becomes thinner, and worn socks with holes will inevitably become thinner, which can also lead to heel injury or blistering. The more high-end socks have fewer chemical materials, so they are less wear-resistant. However, they are very comfortable to wear. People who are particular about them wear them a few times and they feel a bit shiny when worn. It’s really time to replace them with new ones.