What kind of socks are good?

Although socks are a supporting role in clothing, if the socks are not chosen correctly, they will not only be uncomfortable to wear, but may also affect the health of the feet after wearing them for a long time. Have you ever noticed how comfortable your socks are? Does it fit your feet? Today, the editor will share with you what kind of socks are good, and see what kind of socks different people buy.

1 What kind of socks are good?

1. The familiar socks material: Cotton 

Usually we like to choose pure cotton socks, but is pure cotton 100% cotton? The answer from hosiery experts is no. If the composition of a pair of socks is 100% cotton, then the socks are cotton. Usually socks with a cotton content of more than 75% can be called cotton socks. Generally, socks with a cotton content of 85% are very high-end cotton socks.

The disadvantages of pure cotton fabrics are that they are not resistant to sunlight, easy to yellow, poor elasticity, easy to wrinkle, mildew and deterioration, and wear resistance. Therefore, cotton socks also need to add some functional fibers to maintain the elasticity, fastness and comfort of the socks. Spandex, nylon, acrylic, polyester, etc. are all very common functional fibers. Socks that do not contain these functional fibers are not good socks.

Combed Cotton of Cotton Socks

Combed cotton is the long, neat cotton fibers that are left after removing the shorter fibers from normal fibers with a machine called a comber. Due to the removal of short cotton fibers and other fiber impurities, the cotton yarn spun from combed cotton is more delicate, and the finished product has a smoother and more comfortable feel, which is a better quality in cotton.

Mercerized Cotton

Mercerized cotton is a cotton fiber that is processed by mercerizing ordinary cotton fibers in a concentrated alkali solution. This kind of cotton fiber has better gloss than ordinary cotton fiber under the premise that other physical properties do not change. The material of mercerized cotton is often seen in thin socks in summer.

2, excellent warm socks material fabric: wool 

Wool is another common sock fabric. Wool socks feature excellent thermal properties but are relatively expensive. It is not often used at work, but it is a good choice as a home sock in an unheated room. Wool socks are warm and have a good anti-stinky foot effect, but the hygroscopicity of wool socks is not unlimited, so sweaty feet are not suitable for wearing wool socks. Poor quality wool socks are also prone to pilling.

3. Necessary material for socks Fabric composition: Spandex

Spandex is commonly known as elastic fiber. It has high elasticity and strong stretchability. Its stretched length can reach 5-7 times that of the original fiber. Textile products added with spandex can maintain the original outline. The ingredients of socks must contain spandex to make the socks elastic and retractable, easier to wear, and also make the socks more close to the feet, like a swimsuit, which can be tightly wrapped around the footsteps and will not slip off. So spandex is a must-have ingredient for almost all socks.

Lycra is actually a kind of spandex fiber. In layman's terms, Lycra is spandex, and spandex is Lycra.

Lycra is different from traditional elastic fibers in that it stretches up to 500% and can slowly return to its original shape. That is to say, this kind of fiber can be stretched very easily, but it can stick to the surface of the human body after recovery, and the binding force on the human body is very small. Lycra fiber can be used with any fabric, including wool, hemp, silk and cotton, to increase the fabric's close-fitting, stretchy, and natural-looking properties for flexibility when moving. And Lycra is different from  spandex yarns, it has a special chemical structure, and it will not grow mold in a humid and heat-sealed space after wet water.

Lycra is known as a "friendly" fiber, not only because it blends thoroughly with natural and man-made fibers, but also increases the comfort, fit, freedom of movement and longevity of a fabric or garment.

4. Materials and fabrics that are inseparable from stockings and cotton socks: Nylon (Jinlun/Polyamide)

Nylon is the name of a synthetic fiber with Chinese characteristics, and people are more familiar with another name - nylon. The scientific name of nylon is polyamide fiber. Nylon has similar properties to nylon, and is strong and wear-resistant. It is the wear-resistant and sturdy type of synthetic fibers. The weight is very light and the elasticity is good. Adding nylon to the socks can maintain high-strength elasticity. Nylon is the main material of almost all stovepipe socks (or varicose compression socks). Note that the D in stovepipe socks refers to the textile density, usually the larger the number, the greater the thickness and pressure. For health reasons, stovepipe socks with a high D number should not be worn for a long time.

Nylon

Nylon was developed by American scientist Carothers and a research team under his leadership. It is the first synthetic fiber in the world. The appearance of nylon has brought a new look to textiles. Its synthesis is a major breakthrough in the synthetic fiber industry. An important milestone in polymer chemistry.

Acrylic/Acrylic

Acrylic is a relatively international name. Acrylic is the name of polyacrylonitrile in our country. It is soft, light and warm. It is called "artificial wool". Its weight is more than 10% lighter than wool, but its strength is twice as strong. many. Acrylic fibers are not moldy or moth-eaten, and are 1 times more resistant to sunlight than wool and 10 times greater than cotton. In the 1970s and 1980s, what southern women called "bulk wool" was acrylic. The plush, known as acrylic fiber, is particularly light and soft, and was deeply loved by people at that time. However, acrylic plants have a very big disadvantage, which is that they are easy to pilling and have poor wear resistance. Acrylic is added to the fabric to enjoy its light, soft and warm properties. In fact, the fiber mixed with acrylic and cashmere wool is also called wool nitrile, and it was also a very popular yarn variety in the 1970s and 1980s, because both acrylic and wool have excellent thermal properties.

It is hard to imagine that the bathtub and clothing socks are made of acrylic. The biggest difference is that the bathtub is made of acrylic, while the socks are made of acrylic fiber, such as spring, autumn and winter warm pantyhose.

Polypropylene

Polypropylene is a name with Chinese characteristics. In fact, it should be polypropylene fiber, so it is named polypropylene. The biggest thing about polypropylene is that it is light in texture, but its own hygroscopicity is very weak, and it hardly absorbs moisture, so the moisture regain is close to zero. However, its wicking effect is quite strong, and it can transmit water vapor through the fibers in the fabric, which also means that socks containing polypropylene components have a very strong perspiration function. And because polypropylene is very strong, wear-resistant and stretch-resistant, it is often seen in sports socks containing polypropylene.

Polyester / Polyester

Compared with natural fibers, polyester has good elasticity and bulkiness, and the socks woven into it are lighter. In the past, people used to wear really cool shirts just to enjoy its lightness. However, polyester has low moisture content, poor air permeability, poor dyeability, easy pilling, and easy staining.

5. Viscose Rayon regenerated fiber

It is also a very common fiber component and is also found in some wool-containing coat components. It can also be seen on the labels of some socks ingredients. In fact, it is viscose fiber. The expressions of merchants are often inconsistent. For example, rayon, ice silk, etc. all refer to the same thing. Do not think that viscose is an unnatural product, in fact viscose is a fiber produced from cotton or other natural fibers. It is characterized by soft and elegant, adding viscose to the textile can make the hand feel smoother, and the fabric is shiny. Since viscose is produced from natural fibers, the names and characteristics of viscose produced by different natural fibers are also different.

Tencel

Tencel is actually a viscose fiber, just like Lycra itself is a brand name of spandex. It is the brand name of Lyocell fiber produced by the British company Acocdis, which is registered as Tencel in my country.

Bamboo Fibre

Bamboo fiber is also a viscose fiber. The raw material of bamboo fiber comes from bamboo. Because the regeneration of bamboo is much faster than that of wood, it has good environmental protection characteristics in this modern society of industrialized production. Bamboo fiber fabrics also have the characteristics of softness and elegance, comfortable hand feeling, abrasion resistance, no pilling, moisture absorption, quick drying and breathability. It is different from viscose fibers such as cotton and wood in that it has good antibacterial properties and health care effects. Bamboo fiber contains an antibacterial substance called "Bamboo Kun", which has natural antibacterial, anti-mite, and deodorant drug properties. In addition, the ultraviolet penetration rate of bamboo fiber is 0.6%, which is 41.6 times that of cotton, which is very good. Raw material for UV resistant fabrics.

Antioxidant compounds in bamboo can effectively scavenge free radicals in the body and have anti-aging biological effects. It contains a variety of essential amino acids for the human body, and bamboo cellulose, bamboo dense, and pectin have the effects of moisturizing the skin and anti-fatigue; it can increase the microcirculation blood flow of the human body, activate tissue cells, and make the human body produce a warming effect, which can effectively Regulate the nervous system, clear the meridians and improve sleep quality.

Modal

Textile fibers, belonging to the viscose category. Developed by Audi Direnjing (Lenzing) company. It is made by beating and spinning European beech wood. It is 100% natural, can be decomposed naturally, and is harmless to the environment and human body. The fabrics processed and finished with modal fibers in cotton and polyester have silk-like luster, good drapability, soft and smooth hand feeling. Adding modal to the ingredients of socks can make socks feel softer and more comfortable, and it is also a very popular textile in recent years.

2 What socks should different people buy?

What socks should pregnant women wear

During pregnancy, women can choose short socks or loose cotton socks. On the one hand, these socks are highly absorbent, and on the other hand, they are not easy to slip. The socks must not be too tight, otherwise, the swollen legs and feet of the pregnant mother will be blocked, and the venous return will be hindered, making the swelling more severe.

Pregnant women can also choose to wear elastic socks, which are divided into three types: pantyhose, half stockings and stockings. Its special function will make the thighs expand elastic pressure weaving and strengthen the backflow weaving from the calf to the foot surface. It can effectively prevent varicose veins in pregnant women, and it also has minor medical functions. 

What socks do babies wear

The socks that babies wear are still pure cotton, but there are currently no 100% pure cotton socks, so the higher the cotton content, the better. When choosing, look at the label. Generally, it is better to have a cotton content of more than 65%. 

What socks should the elderly wear

The elderly need good breathable and moisture-wicking socks, which is conducive to the volatilization of foot sweat. In terms of texture, the speed of bacteria reproduction on socks is polyester, nylon, wool, cotton yarn and silk socks. Therefore, the good socks for the elderly are wool, cotton yarn or silk.

3 Points for choosing socks

1. Choose less wool socks. Socks made of this material are not good at absorbing sweat, and it is easy to make the feet wet and cause bacteria. Under normal circumstances, it is good to choose cotton socks.

2. Fit and size are very important. Socks should fit perfectly and should not be too tight or too loose. With socks that are too large, the extra fibers can increase friction and damage the skin on your feet.

3. Pay attention to fiber density. When buying socks, you should pay attention to the fiber density of socks. It is not recommended to buy socks that are too loose. In addition, you can also prepare several pairs of high-quality socks such as split toe socks and arch girdle socks. There are several specific methods for selection and comparison.

4. The choice of size. The size of socks is based on the size of the bottom of the socks (the part from the heel to the toe). The general size is indicated on the label. It is better to choose the same or slightly larger size according to the length of the foot, not smaller.