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

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.

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.

Wool is one of those wonder fibers. It has the ability to absorb high amounts of moisture and still feel dry, it can retain heat exceptionally well, and it’s naturally odor-resistant. While wool’s pros earn it high praise, one of its few cons is something we’ve all dealt with–I’m talking of course about pilling—those unattractive clusters of fiber that start appearing on the surface of your clothes after a few washes.

The predominant cause of pilling is excessive friction on the fabric. If you get rid of this friction, your pilling problem also disappears. Here are some quick tips on minimizing pilling to get the most out of your wool clothes…

If you ever find yourself in a situation where your shoes and/or outfit are just not designed to be worn with socks, consider wearing invisible socks instead of going sockless. You and your shoes will thank you.