Even about socks. People were attempting sock-like foot coverings made from plant matter as early as the Stone Ages. About the year BC, cavemen were wearing what we now call socks but they would not be recognized as anything other than something to protect the feet and to keep them warm. We only know this thanks to cave paintings that show some kind of clothing worn on feet.
They had to get down and dirty and make their own from natural resources. That means they were very likely made from animal skins, pelts and plant life tied around the ankle for support.
It is not known what kind of shelf life these items had. They would have kept the feet drier and safer--less prone to cuts and infections--but at the same time, will have delivered their own share of problems such as encouraging mites, slipping and holding onto wetness.
It was a few thousand years later when socks were first mentioned by the Greeks. Piloi was a type of foot covering made from matted animal hair and was worn under sandals.
It was around the 2nd Century AD when the Romans were habitually wrapping their feet in strips of leather or woven fabric. They soon started sewing different pieces of fabric together, fashioning the first actual fitted socks, although they still would have needed some form of tie to keep them in place, unlike the modern sock that has a clingy cuff. Modern socks may include Spandex, a very fine and extremely versatile super-stretch elastic.
The better the quality of sock, the more likely you are to find some element of Spandex in its manufacture.
The unique blend of these on-trend socks delivers the freshness of soft cotton alongside great temperature control, moisture wicking and fine esthetics--a far cry from their scratchy beginnings. Woolen socks also date back to the Romans. In our history of socks, they come out looking like winners. It was back in — AD when the first actual knit socks were being made in Ancient Egypt.
The technique used to create these socks was called naalbinding. The socks shown in the above-linked image show how sophisticated the Ancient Egyptians were at weaving techniques and dyeing. The fine shape of the upper foot is also evident, with the bridge of the foot well accommodated in this design. It was in the Middle Ages when the history of socks hit warp and weft! It was during this time when trousers were extended and socks became a vital accessory, sported by everyone.
Clothing was beginning to differentiate people by their social status, far more than nowadays where anyone can get away with wearing an awesome pair of Argyles or some sassy, grassy, green-striped socks. Socks of the Middle Ages were made of brightly-colored cloth that fit tightly over the lower part of the leg.
When breeches started to get shorter, socks got longer--simply to counter the cold. Before the Industrial Revolution, socks and stockings were knitted. The first knitted socks, from around BC, were found in Jutland, now part of Denmark.
The first stockings were found in Egyptian graves in Antinoe, from circa AD. For a long time, stockings were a privilege of the rich, as the manufacturing was a guild secret. In the Middle Ages, the pants and stocking together formed one piece of clothing. Later, the stockings on the pants were changed more frequently, since they became dirty much more quickly. Eventually, stockings became fully independent articles of clothing.
The English reverend William Lee born in in Nottingham invented the knitting loom in , making knit fabrics far easier to produce. Queen Elizabeth I received a pair of black stockings from Lee, but declined to grant a patent for his invention, horrified by the socks' crude form and afraid it would take away jobs from her people.
Before long the Huguenots spread the knitting loom throughout Europe. After the Industrial Revolution the socks, mostly still made of wool, became easier and cheaper to produce, spreading their appeal across European society.
Most socks both past and present are made of wool. We have a much wider variety of materials now than we did in the past — from cashmere and merino wool to Pima and mercerized cotton.
Neither hot nor cold. Elegant anthracite. Reverend William Lee's original invention developed further. In the beginning of the 19th century, the first circular knitting frames were developed, which allowed a mostly mechanized process. As a consequence, many home workers lost their jobs and many manufacturers sacked sock makers. Eventually, as cheaper materials were used and factory production advanced, socks became mass-market goods.
Clever contemporaries no longer need to worry themselves with sock-buying, since they automatically receive consistently high-quality socks. Socks become an internet driven service saving the consumer valuable time and money.
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Payment by Invoice. Mens Socks. To the shop. Colorful Socks. Merino Socks. Funky Socks. In , the City of London employed surveillance techniques to ensure that nobody was wearing the wrong kind of socks anywhere in the capital. The laws were enforced by the sock police — four persons who were positioned twice a day at the gates of London, checking the legs of those entering or leaving for improper hosiery.
In , the first knitting machine was invented by William Lee, an English clergyman. After receiving a pair of black stockings from William, Queen Elizabeth I ultimately declined to grant him a patent for his invention. She complained that his machine made wool stockings that were far too coarse for royal ankles. The inventor moved to Rouen where he built a stocking factory. Before long, the French spread the knitting loom throughout Europe. Socks made for the lower classes used wool, while those made for noblemen were made of coloured silk.
After the Industrial Revolution socks became easier and cheaper to produce, spreading their appeal across European society. Many of the principles William Lee developed can still be found in modern textile machinery today. Right: Silk tights worn by a nobleman in the early 17th century. Over the next couple of years, sock fashion continued to change dictating different lengths from mid-calf to knee to mid-thigh. Rather than just sticking to embroidery at the top, sock fashion expanded to include even more colours, decorations or stripes.
In the late 17th century cotton became a popular choice for many garments including socks. In pictures: Sock fashion at the beginning of the 20th century. The next revolution in sock-making came with the invention of nylon in The strength and elasticity of socks made from cotton-nylon blends led to a natural step forward in manufacturing.
This blend is even used today, even in our Shosett socks, which use a type of nylon called polyamide. Later on, elastane was added to the blend to give socks extra flexibility and make them fit a wider range of wearers. In terms of sock styles, fashion has seen a few models come and go, often to come back again after a few years.
With manufacturing advances, cotton can be more accurately dyed which makes for bolder and more colourful socks. Bamboo is soft, comfortable, breathable, naturally anti-bacterial and eco-friendly. Cashmere socks are soft, comfortable and guaranteed to keep your feet warm. The best thing about socks is the many purposes they serve. Socks do way more than keep our feet warm or let us easily slide across the floor.
In fact, there are many different types of socks , and every single one of them serves its own purpose. Why do we wear socks? Here are some of the key reasons. We love socks for how darn practical they are. Wool socks keep our feet warm in the winter. Cotton socks keep our feet cool and breathable in summer. We wear socks around our house because they keep our feet clean. And when your dog or roommate makes a spill?
Socks keep our feet dry. They always have our back. The benefit that socks can have on our health is probably their most underrated purpose. The application of pressure on your surface veins and muscles leads to increased blood flow.
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Socks are the perfect barrier between your shoe and your foot. Here are some of the most important reasons. Before reading this article, your sock knowledge probably began and ended with the words cotton or crew. Now, your sock knowledge surpasses that of the typical person. We definitely have a pair to help express your individual style. Close menu. New Releases Men. Sock Type.
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