About Max Hosiery
We are a specialized OEM sock manufacturer based in Zhejiang province, China, producing compression, grip, athletic, and medical-grade stockings for brand buyers, importers, and distributors across North America and Europe. Our facility operates under BSCI, ISO 13485, FDA, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifications, with dedicated production lines for medical-grade compression products.
Certified Sock Manufacturer
for Custom Performance & Functional Designs
Max Hosiery is the manufacturing unit of Hangzhou Zhongzhi Industry Co., Ltd., a vertically integrated sock manufacturer producing compression, grip, athletic, and medical-grade hosiery. Our facility operates ten production lines, each equipped with fifteen to twenty knitting machines covering 120 to 200-needle counts, including large-gauge machines for plus-size hosiery and dedicated LONATI and Merz lines for graduated medical compression—the industry standard for clinical-grade pressure accuracy.
Unlike many factories that outsource boarding or finishing to external workshops, we operate every production stage in-house, from knitting through finishing, quality control, and packaging. This in-house control eliminates the size variance, lead-time risk, and quality inconsistency that come with outsourced finishing, serving brand owners, importers, and private label distributors worldwide.
Efficient Production, Reliable Quality
At Max Hosiery, we follow a proven process combining smart automation with skilled craftsmanship. From yarn selection to final inspection, every step ensures consistent quality, reliable lead times, and products you can confidently take to market.
- Conduct 3-stage in-line quality checks
- Free compression level testing with imported machine
- Apply metal detection and finishing inspection
- Pack, label, and prepare for on-time delivery
- Imported Merz & Lonati machines for medical production lines
Design Input
We expertly translate your custom designs into our production system, ensuring every detail is captured for manufacturing.
Yarn Prep
We select top-grade yarns and use a combing process to remove impurities, ensuring exceptionally soft and durable socks.
Bulk Knitting
Our advanced knitting machines meticulously craft each sock, transforming designs into high-quality, comfortable hosiery.
Toe Linking
Max Hosiery offer various toe linking options, including seamless, for enhanced comfort and lasting wear in every sock.
Sock Boarding
Max Hosiery uses a high-temperature boarding process to shape socks, ensuring a perfect fit and appearance.
Pairing & Packing
Each pair of socks is meticulously matched and elegantly packaged by our team, ensuring they arrive in perfect condition.
Quality Control
A thorough final inspection verifies design, size, streching, and packaging, ensuring your order is perfect before dispatch.
Shipping Out
Arrange shipment with clear labeling and documentation to ensure smooth delivery to your destination.
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Our warehouse is divided into three dedicated zones—raw materials, in-process stock, and finished goods. This division keeps every batch traceable from yarn receipt to outbound shipment, and supports the order-level accountability that brand buyers and audit-driven importers expect.
Packaging is organized by SKU zone, with each style and size handled in its designated area. Which avoid the inner-outer packaging mismatches that are a common source of rework, customer complaints, and chargebacks in the hosiery industry.
For brand buyers evaluating new suppliers, we maintain a stock of unlabeled popular compression sock styles available as sample orders with no minimum quantity requirement. Sample orders allow buyers to assess construction quality, compression accuracy, material hand-feel, and packaging options before placing a full production order.
Three-Zone Warehouse System
Raw materials, in-process, finished goods
SKU-Zoned Packaging
Prevents inner-outer mismatch
Sample Orders, No MOQ
Validate before full production
The History of Max Hosiery
Our story begins in 2006, when Michael Liu founded our first workshop in Hangzhou with a team of twenty workers. In an industry dominated by high-volume commodity production, we made an early decision that has defined us ever since: to focus on technical and specialized hosiery, where quality and consistency matter more than price.
In 2010, we established Hangzhou Zhongzhi Industry to formally enter the export market and serve international brand buyers seeking dedicated OEM partners for compression and performance socks.
The defining moment came in 2012, when a long-standing Norwegian client proposed a joint venture. Together we established Jiaxing Max Hosiery, with the brand name “Max” chosen to reflect a shared commitment to reaching the maximum potential in product quality, manufacturing precision, and customer partnership.
Our facility has grown alongside our customer base. We began with a single 2,500-square-meter building in 2006. In 2017, we added a dedicated warehouse and packaging building. In 2021, we completed a third building dedicated to production, bringing our current footprint to 8,000 square meters across three buildings. Annual production stands at approximately 19 million pairs as of 2026, with a slightly lower figure for medical-grade compression hosiery due to additional quality controls and longer cycle times per pair.
In December 2026, we will relocate to a newly built 11,000-square-meter facility in the same Jiaxing industrial zone, purpose-built around our compression and medical hosiery workflow with expanded knitting and finishing capacity.
Hangzhou Office
5F, No. 1 Building, Xintiandi Commercial Center, No. 100 Xinbei Street, Gongshu District,
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China, 310042
Our commercial team—sales, design, and customer service—operates from our newly relocated Hangzhou office in the Gongshu District. This is where buyer meetings, sample reviews, and product development discussions take place. Visiting buyers are welcome year-round.
Jiaxing Manufacturing Facility
Building 7 No.1273 Daole Road, Wutong Street, Tongxiang Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
Our 8,000-square-meter production facility in Jiaxing houses all knitting, finishing, quality control, and packaging operations. About a 70 -min drive from our Hangzhou office, the factory welcomes scheduled tours for serious buyers evaluating production capabilities firsthand.
Hangzhou Zhongzhi Industry Co., Ltd. is the parent company, and Max Hosiery is its manufacturing unit. Their business licenses are shown below for reference.
Our Equipment Ensures What You Expect Is What You Get
At Max Hosiery, we invest in specialized equipment to make sure every sock meets your expectations for color, function, compliance, and quality. From lab-level testing to production floor control, our tools help reduce risks, ensure consistency, and strengthen trust—so you can focus on growing your brand with confidence.
Color Matching Light Box
Ensures accurate color comparison under standardized lighting, helping you avoid costly color mismatches across bulk orders.
Compression Pressure Tester
Measures the precise compression level in medical and sport socks, ensuring consistent support and full compliance with market standards.
Merz & Lonati Medical Machines
These machines produce fine-quality compression socks with accurate pressure control and comfort fit—perfect for clinical-grade or performance brands.
Needle Detector
Detects metal contaminants in finished products, a must-have for infant and health-focused brands to ensure product safety and pass export inspections.
Barcode Scanners
Enables error-free packaging and order tracking by scanning sock size, style, and batch data—ideal for clients with strict warehouse and logistics systems.
Defective Zone Management
All defective socks are immediately separated and labeled to prevent mixing with good stock, giving you peace of mind about product integrity.
Materials We Work With
We work with a wide range of natural, synthetic, and functional yarns sourced from qualified suppliers, with material certifications and traceability documentation available on request. Our material library covers everything from premium combed cotton for daily wear to copper- and silver-infused yarns for antibacterial performance products.
| Material | Common Applications |
|---|---|
| Nylon / Micro Nylon | Compression products, lightweight athletic socks |
| Polyester | Sports performance, moisture management |
| Combed Cotton | Daily wear, diabetic socks, premium comfort |
| Mercerized Cotton | Dress socks, premium finish applications |
| Organic Cotton | Sustainability-focused brands, sensitive skin products |
| Coolmax | High-performance athletic and running socks |
| Merino Wool | Hiking, outdoor, temperature-regulating socks |
| Alpaca Wool | Premium outdoor and luxury hosiery |
| Bamboo | Antibacterial, breathable everyday socks |
| Copper-Infused Yarn | Anti-odor, skin wellness, recovery socks |
| Silver-Infused Yarn | Antimicrobial, athletic performance |
Our certifications are more than compliance—they’re your brand’s assurance. From ISO 13485, OEKO‑TEX® Standard 100, GRS and REACH to FDA and CE approvals, every standard we meet helps you confidently enter regulated markets, pass supplier audits, and meet end‑customer expectations. Verify it in seconds—download our full set of certificates & third‑party test reports and share them with your QA team to reduce risk, enhance product credibility, and support long‑term business growth.
Third-Party Reports That Back Up Our Quality
All our core sock styles are backed by third-party test reports covering pressure accuracy, color fastness, material composition, and product durability. These reports help your brand meet market standards, pass audits, and build consumer trust—especially in medical, retail, and regulated industries where proof of performance matters.
AZO Testing
Antibacterial Testing
Size Stability Testing
Color Fastness Testing
Let's Build Your Next Sock Collection Together
Whether you’re launching a new product line or sourcing a reliable manufacturer, we’re here to help. Tell us what you need—our team will respond within 24 hours with tailored solutions, pricing, and expert guidance.
Contact Information
- Address: Building 7, No.1273 DaoleRoad, Wutong Street,Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang
- Email us: [email protected]
- Call us: +86 13758278768
- Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM -6:00 PM (GMT+8)
Max Hosiery's Core Values
At Max Hosiery, our values aren’t just words—they guide how we produce, serve, and grow with our partners. Each decision we make is grounded in responsibility, precision, and long-term thinking. These principles shape everything from how we manage production to how we respond to your needs.
Customer-Centered Thinking
We put customer needs first—not just in products, but in every decision we make. Your goals are our starting point.
Integrity Builds Trust
We do what we say, and we say it clearly. Honesty and responsibility are the foundation of every collaboration.
Growth Through Partnership
We believe in growing with our clients, not just delivering to them. Long-term success is built on mutual understanding and shared wins.
Respect for Process and People
We respect every stage of the process and every person behind it—from the yarn supplier to the customer unpacking the final product.
Excellence Is Never Final
We challenge ourselves to keep improving, because “good enough” is never our standard. Every small detail counts.
Adaptability with Purpose
We welcome change and adapt with intention—combining flexibility with focus to help clients thrive in evolving markets.
Our Visions & Goals
At Max Hosiery, we understand what businesses need: consistent quality, on-time production, and flexible customization. That’s why our goal is simple—be the sock manufacturer brands trust when quality and reliability truly matter.
With over a decade of experience serving clients across North America and Europe, we continue improving our systems to make your sourcing easier, faster, and more efficient.
Our Spirit Motto
That’s our mindset behind every order. From technical compression socks to custom-designed styles, we focus on the things that matter to your business: clear communication, reliable timelines, and solutions that fit your market.
We’re not here to impress—we’re here to deliver results you can count on.