Useful articles on clothing care, industry news, and marketing tips.

Making the Pitch for Custom Socks
April 28, 2023
What makes a great promotional product? Something versatile, mass appealing, unique, easy to transport, economical, and used daily? If you’re a promotional products distributor looking for a new idea to offer clients, custom socks may be the answer. ....

Where Did “Sock Sayings” Originate
February 28, 2023
Have you ever “knocked somebody’s socks off” or had somebody do it to you? Or, told an annoying person to “put a sock in it?” Have you ever wondered why we use the imagery of socks to express surprise or to tell somebody to shut up? ....

Guide to Choosing Socks
December 29, 2022
Selecting the right sock doesn’t have to be an exact science. As long as the socks have the appropriate material and features for your needs, you’re well on your way to increasing your overall comfort. Use this guide to determine the best socks for your activities. ....

Ideas for Creating Festive Holiday Socks
October 26, 2022
The holiday season is that special time of year when more people break from their routines and put on bright colors and ornate patterns. This is especially true of socks. If your organization doesn't already have them, it’s time to consider festive socks. ....

Basic Tips for Corporate Gift Giving
August 29, 2022
Many of our customers take the time to think of the perfect corporate gift before choosing our custom dress socks. For those that are still trying to decide, here are a few universal tips for gift giving in the corporate world of employees, clients, and vendors. ....

5 Useful Tips on Ordering Promotional Gifts for Marketing
June 29, 2022
It’s one of the most challenging questions facing marketing departments. “What kind of promotional products should we order for our marketing giveaways?” Here are 5 useful tips on ordering Promotional gifts. ....

Cotton Is King When It Comes to Socks
April 28, 2022
Socks have a tough job. They get stretched, walked on, and washed a lot. Given these tasks, you’d be hard pressed to find a sock material that’s capable of delivering on all of these demands better than cotton—the undisputed king of sock materials. ....

Essential Fashion Tips for Men’s Dress Socks
February 28, 2022
For many men, socks are an afterthought. They put on any old pair available. This attitude comes from a time when dress socks offered fewer choices in color and style. Today’s sock lines offer nearly every color and pattern imaginable. ....

Why Socks Will Never Disappear
December 27, 2021
Socks have existed in some form for thousands of years. What started out as something needed for warmth and protection against the harsh material of early shoes has evolved into status symbols, fashion statements, and forms of expression. ....

3 Steps to Marketing Your Apparel Brand
October 23, 2021
Consumers have abundant choices when it comes to apparel. Distinguishing your brand from the competition requires a deliberate marketing approach. Here is an essential three-step process to marketing your apparel or sock brand. ....

Types of Wool Used in Clothing
August 21, 2021
During winter, your best defense against the elements is wool. Wool’s popularity is owed to its insulating properties, feel, and aesthetics. But even wool-lovers sometimes get confused with differentiating the various types of wool found today. ....

Socks a Perfect Fit for the Tech Industry
June 26, 2021
Long before colorful socks emerged as a trendy fashion accessory for men, the techie subculture had already embraced them as a fashion staple. Nowhere is this more evident than in Silicon Valley, the mecca of the technology industry, where even ....

How to Coordinate Colorful Dress Socks with Your Attire
April 22, 2021
Dress socks with bright colors and patterns are in vogue in many professional settings. They can communicate to colleagues and business associates a sense of individuality, daringness and creativity. One of the advantages of ....

How to Extend the Life of Your Socks
February 25, 2021
Laundering your socks using the manufacturer’s care instructions is the best way to ensure longevity. However, if you’ve lost or misplaced your care instructions, here are some suggestions for washing and caring for your socks. ....

Ignite Your Creativity by Designing Custom Socks
December 27, 2020
Designing custom socks may just be that new experience your brain needs in order to kick into creative high gear. Socks represent an entirely different canvas for your artistic expression and are a perfect way to activate your imagination. ....