SOKKS socks guide

For the home office, soft bamboo crew socks are the best choice: comfortable enough for a full day on the couch, business-appropriate for spontaneous video calls, and warmer than going barefoot on cold floors.

40 degrees, no fabric softener, inside out, air drying — these 4 rules double the lifespan of any sock — bamboo viscose at 30 degrees. Vinegar in the fabric softener compartment replaces softener without drawbacks....

Real sustainability in socks can be recognized by verifiable certificates (Oeko-Tex, GOTS) with numbers — not by marketing terms like eco-friendly. Durability is the biggest...

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 tests the finished textile for over 350 potentially harmful substances — formaldehyde, heavy metals, allergy-triggering dyes, pesticides. For socks (10-16...

SOKKS offers a 12-month anti-hole guarantee: Hole within 12 months = photo via email, replacement pair free of charge, no return shipping. Less than 2 percent guarantee rate. The 200-needle knit density...

Bamboo viscose for all-round sports (gym, running, cycling), merino wool for outdoor sports in cold and wet conditions (hiking, skiing). Never cotton during sports — gets wet, stays wet, promotes blisters....

Bamboo viscose is superior to cotton in all functional areas: 60 percent more moisture wicking, natural odor resistance, active temperature regulation and softer feel....

Business socks must do three things: Match the trousers in color (never the shoes), be at least calf-length (no bare skin when sitting), and be fine-gauge knit (200 needles) for an elegant appearance....

The 5 most important quality criteria for socks: Material (bamboo viscose > cotton), knitting density (200 needles = premium), seam processing (flat seams = no pressure point), certification (Oeko-Tex...