In general perception, it is assumed that pure cotton socks are socks made from 100% cotton raw materials. Is this actually the case? Zhang Weichao’s Socks Knowledge Classroom provides everyone with a novel knowledge about socks every day.
In the sock industry, socks with 75% cotton content can meet the requirements, which can already be called cotton socks, and over 85% are high-end cotton socks. In daily life, people usually prefer to wear socks made of pure cotton, but pure cotton is not 100% cotton, which means there are no 100% cotton socks. If the composition of a pair of socks is 100% cotton, then these socks have no elasticity at all, and the cuffs need to be woven very wide to fit in. It can be imagined how uncomfortable these socks are. 100% cotton socks have a particularly high shrinkage rate, which is not sturdy and durable. 100% cotton socks are not called cotton socks, but cotton. Usually, socks with a cotton content of over 75% can be called “all cotton socks”, and socks with a cotton content of 85% are considered very high-end cotton socks. Other functional fibers need to be added to maintain the elasticity, fastness, and comfort of the socks. Polyester, spandex, and nylon are all very common functional fibers.
So, do you now know the interesting little knowledge about cotton socks?