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Uses for Grip Socks
February 28, 2019
Wearing socks on hard surfaces can create a slippery situation. Grip socks mitigate this hazard by creating more friction between your socks and the floor. Grip socks, also known as non-slip socks, are used in a number of applications that require more safety and tactility. ....
Best Practices for Designing Custom Dress Socks
December 27, 2018
Dress socks with bright colors and patterns are in vogue. Though there are few rules for the type of socks you can now wear to the office, here are a few design guidelines to optimize the manufacturability of your custom dress socks. ....
Considerations for Choosing the Right Socks for Hiking
October 24, 2018
Hiking can put a lot of stress on your feet, not to mention abrasions, insect bites, and blisters. The season and type of hiking you do will influence the type of hiking sock you need. Here are some tips for choosing the best hiking socks. ....
Who Are the Leading Sock Manufacturers and Brands?
June 24, 2018
The sock market has grown faster in the last several years than the overall growth of the apparel industry. Which brands are currently benefiting from this trend? Here are the top selling sock brands in the US as of 2016. ....
Health Benefits of Socks
April 22, 2018
They can complement an outfit, showcase your personality, and even show your support for a cause. But did you know that the socks you’re wearing also have health benefits? Here are 6 ways your socks help minimize certain health risks and ailments. ....
The Latest Trends in Custom Socks
March 26, 2018
Research shows that sales of print and patterned socks are increasing while those of solid colors are declining. This is because socks have now become an accepted medium for expression. Here are a few different styles that are currently on the uptrend. ....
Why Are Celebrities Designing Their Own Socks?
February 26, 2018
Rihanna's Iconic Looks Collection is just one of many instances of celebrities expanding their brand presence into socks. With other celebrities jumping on the opportunity to design their own socks, one can't help but wonder, "why socks?" ....
Sock Culture Around the World
January 22, 2018
Socks may not be a dominant part of U.S. and Canadian culture yet, but they are becoming a more prominent form of expression. How do other countries treat socks? In many parts of the world, they are a very important part of fashion, culture, and tradition. ....
Reasons To Up Your Sock Game
September 25, 2017
If you're a retailer, promotional products distributor, or a company that uses promotional socks as giveaways, you may need to up your sock game this year. That may mean stocking up on higher quality, better made socks or offering greater variety. ....
Marketing to Millennials Using Promotional Products
July 24, 2017
Making up about 25 percent of the U.S. population and 21 percent of consumer discretionary purchases, millennials are a target for many brands. Learn how to effectively market to millennials with promotional products. ....
What Makes a Sock Brand Great?
February 28, 2017
As socks become more of a fashion statement, people will become more discerning about which types and brands of socks they want to accessorize their wardrobes with. Their selection may very well come down to a few sock design elements. ....
What Your Socks Say About You
January 23, 2017
What you wear sends a message, whether you intend to send a specific message or not. Clothing can tell the world everything from “I’m ambitious” to “I don’t care.” And every bit of your wardrobe from head to toe is part of that message—including your socks. ....
Socks in Pop Culture
December 27, 2016
Socks are becoming an important element to modern pop culture. Today, there are entire blogs devoted to showing celebrities in their colorful socks. Famous people talk about their socks in the same regard as they do their movies and books. ....
Brands Add Custom Socks to Their Product Offerings
October 5, 2015
What if I told you there was a $5.6 billion industry that had experienced healthy sales growth over the last three years yet still had ample opportunity to connect with an underserved market segment? Interested? ....
People Have Fallen in Love with Socks…Again
September 7, 2015
Many cultural trends and icons never go away completely. They may take a hiatus lasting a decade, generation, or century, but ultimately, popular items and movements come back into vogue. For example ....