Sport and performance socks
Zoned cushioning, mesh ventilation panels and arch support to specification.
One sock, several different fabrics.
A performance sock is not knitted uniformly. Cushioning goes where the foot lands, mesh goes where it sweats, and a firmer band goes around the arch. The machine changes structure several times within a single pair.
That zoning is the whole product. A sock described as "sport" with none of it is a crew sock in a different colourway, and the buyer will find that out on the first sample.
Who orders sport socks.
Buyers whose customer will notice the difference on the second hour, not the first.
Running, training and trail lines where the sock is specified alongside the shoe it is meant to be worn in.
Team supply with fixed colours and a knitted-in crest, reordered every season to the same standard.
Running and outdoor shops selling socks as a considered purchase rather than a multipack.
What to settle before we quote a sport sock.
Every one of these adds or removes cost visibly, so decide them together rather than one at a time.
Which zones are cushioned. Heel only, heel and forefoot, or full sole. More cushioning is not better; it is warmer, thicker and changes the fit of the shoe.
Left and right specific, or not. An L/R sock supports the arch more accurately and doubles the packing complexity. It also means a lost sock cannot be replaced from the pack.
Ventilation. Mesh panels on the instep move moisture but are the first place a sock wears through. Their position matters more than their size.
Yarn behaviour when wet. Cotton holds moisture and softens; synthetic blends move it and hold shape. This is a performance decision, not a cost one, and it should be made before the colourway.
Specification.
What applies to every order of this construction. Anything not listed here is set by your tech pack.
| Minimum order | 200 pairs per colour and size range. From 120 pairs on request, at a higher price per pair. |
| Size range | Women 35–40 and men 40–45 as standard, split into more sizes on request. Children’s sizes to your size chart. |
| Sampling | 10 to 20 days. USD 100 per design on a first order, credited against the order if it goes ahead. |
| Production | Delivered within 60 days of sample approval. Urgent small runs in 20 to 40 days. |
| Knitting machines | Our workshop runs 60 knitting machines, from 120 to 200 needles. |
| Yarns available | Cotton, wool, cashmere, silk, bamboo, mercerised cotton, modal, viscose, lyocell, Tencel, polyamide, polyester, acrylic, elastane, copper, silver |
| Branding | Knitted-in logo in up to seven colours a row, silicone print, under-sole transfer print, embroidery, header cards and packaging to your artwork |
| Certification | Facility certified to ISO 9001, 10002, 14001 and 45001. Yarn from Oeko-Tex, GOTS and GRS certified spinning mills. |
Related constructions.
Buyers who brief us on sport and performance socks usually weigh these against it.
Compression socks
Graduated pressure from ankle to calf, knitted to a stated mmHg profile.
Terry and cushioned socks
Pile loops knitted into the sole for impact absorption and warmth.
Quarter socks
Between ankle and crew, clearing the shoe collar without covering the calf.