Sock Options You Can Specify
Logo, color, yarn, knit structure, grip, sizing and packaging — the options available across every sock line we make, and the trade-off behind each one. Product-specific specs are covered on each product page.
Bring a sketch, a competitor sock, or a finished tech pack; we’ll tell you what’s missing.
Aperçu des options
Every sock line we make can be specified on the points below. Pick one to jump to the detail.
Techniques de création de logos
Des logos audacieux aux textures subtiles, nos techniques de branding personnalisées donnent vie à votre design, sans compromettre le confort ni la performance. Choisissez la méthode adaptée à votre marché et à votre vision produit.
Tricot Jacquard
Intègre parfaitement votre design dans le tissu de la chaussette pour un look haut de gamme et résistant à la décoloration.
Broderie
Ajoute une sensation de relief et de luxe, idéale pour les cadeaux d'entreprise et les collections de vente au détail haut de gamme.
Impression par sublimation
Offre des illustrations vives et en couleurs qui ne se fissurent pas et ne se décolorent pas, idéales pour les conceptions détaillées.
Étiquette tissée
Ajoute des étiquettes de marque directement sur les poignets ou l'emballage pour une présentation finie et prête à être vendue au détail.
Logo en silicone
Combine une adhérence antidérapante avec votre logo, populaire pour les chaussettes de sport et de performance.
Logo réfléchissant
Améliore la visibilité dans des conditions de faible luminosité en réfléchissant la lumière, idéal pour la sécurité, les sports de nuit ou les vêtements de travail.
Which technique fits your product
The six above are not interchangeable. What decides between them is how much detail your logo carries, whether it can be felt against the skin, and what it costs at your volume.
| Technique | Meilleur pour | Detail it holds | Feel on skin | Coût au volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricot Jacquard | Retail sock lines, repeat SKUs | Blocky — no fine gradients | Flat, knitted in | Le plus bas |
| Broderie | Corporate gifting, premium retail | Medium — clean edges | Raised, sits on top | Milieu |
| Impression par sublimation | Full-color artwork, photographic designs | Highest — gradients and small text | Printed, no added texture | Mid — needs a light base yarn |
| Étiquette tissée | Cuff branding, retail presentation | Fine, but small | Attached, can be felt | Low |
| Logo en silicone | Grip socks, performance lines | Medium — bold shapes | Raised, adds grip | Milieu |
| Logo réfléchissant | Workwear, night sports, safety lines | Moyenne | Texture légère | Milieu |
Techniques can be combined on one sock — a jacquard body with an embroidered cuff mark, for example. What limits it is area, not technique: a mesh vent panel or a silicone print takes away the surface a jacquard logo needs. Tell us where the logo sits and how many colors it carries, and we will tell you which route holds the detail.
Correspondance des couleurs
Yarn is dyed to your Pantone code by the dyehouse, and the lab dip comes back for your approval before anything is knitted. What happens here is the check — and holding that approved standard for every run after it.
How a color is approved
Send a Pantone code for each yarn position, not one code for the sock. The yarn is dyed against it and the lab dip comes to you for sign-off before bulk starts.
Nothing goes into production on a screen match.
How it is checked before knitting
Approved dyeings are compared against your standard in a color assessment cabinet, under D65 daylight, TL84 store lighting and UV.
The reason for switching sources is metamerism: a yarn that matches your standard in daylight can shift under the lighting of the store it will be sold in. That is worth catching before the run, not after.
Where the code cannot be hit
Fluorescent shades are not dyed to code — they come from pre-dyed specialty yarn, currently fluorescent yellow, green and orange.
Metallic and lurex yarns work the same way: the color comes with the yarn, not from the dye lot.
Why one code can look like three
Cotton, polyester and nylon take dye differently. A blended sock knitted to one code across all three fibers will show a slight difference between them.
This is normal — decide on it at lab dip stage, not at delivery.
Locking the standard for the next run
Ask that the approved lab dip is recorded on the specification, so a later run is checked against the same reference rather than against a fresh sample.
Dyeing is carried out by the dyehouse, not in our knitting plant. Color fastness and other laboratory tests can be arranged through a third-party lab on request.
Yarn & Material Options
Ne vous perdez plus dans les mélanges de fils. Ce guide d'une minute vous montre quelles fibres offrent le confort, la performance et le prix attendus par vos clients.
Confort naturel
Fibres représentatives :
coton peigné, viscose de bambou
- Respirant
- Respectueux de la peau
- Éco-Responsable
Applications typiques :
vêtements décontractés, vêtements de travail, sports pour débutants
💰 Niveau de prix : économique
Durable et à séchage rapide
Fibres représentatives :
Polyester, Nylon, recycled polyester
- Séchage rapide
- Haute résistance à l'abrasion
- Évacuation de l'humidité
- Performance durable
Applications typiques :
course à pied, cyclisme, vêtements de travail, sports
💰💰 Niveau de prix : meilleur rapport qualité-prix
Support élastique
Fibres représentatives :
Élastique Lycra®
- Superbe étirement
- Maintien de l'ajustement amélioré
- Superbe rebond
- Empêche les poignets de glisser
Applications typiques :
chaussettes de compression, chaussettes de sport, soutien athlétique, lignes taille unique
💰💰 Niveau de prix : Niveau intermédiaire
Modules complémentaires de performance
Fibres représentatives :
infusé d'argent/cuivre, graphène, nylon/polyester recyclé, coton biologique, fibre antistatique, infusé d'huiles essentielles, Fil antidérapant
- Contrôle antimicrobien des odeurs
- Adhérence et traction améliorées
- Thermorégulation
- Effets nourrissants pour la peau
Applications typiques :
réadaptation médicale, aventure en plein air, lancements premium
💰💰 💰 Niveau de prix : Devenez membre Premium
3 étapes pour choisir un matériau en 60 secondes
1. Définir la fonction
Décidez : confort quotidien, soutien athlétique ou performances technologiques avancées requises.
2. Avantages clés du match
Utilisez notre matrice pour présélectionner les fibres qui répondent à vos KPI
3. Équilibrer le coût et le prix de détail
Équilibrez le coût des matériaux avec le prix du marché pour maximiser la marge brute.
Structures de base des chaussettes et zones de performance
Seven knit structures, and what each one commits you to. These are the parts of a sock that are decided before knitting starts — changing them later means a new sample, not a new setting.
Compression graduée
- You set the mmHg band and the length
- Knitted to spec, not applied afterwards
- Changes the fit at cuff and calf
- Used on medical, travel, maternity, recovery
Coussin/rembourrage en tissu éponge
- You set the zones: full foot, heel and forefoot, or thin all-over
- Adds warmth and bulk
- Changes how the sock sits inside the shoe
- Used on work, hiking, running, winter
Panneaux d'aération en maille
- Open-structure panels over the instep
- Knitted in, not cut or added
- Reduces the area available for a jacquard logo
- Used on running, cycling, sports
Bande de soutien de la voûte plantaire
- High-density elastic band across the midfoot
- A knit structure, not a printed marking
- You set the band width and tension
- Used on running, work, plantar fasciitis
côtes élastiques
- Cuff and leg ribbing decides whether the sock stays up
- You set rib depth and cuff height
- Affects how the sock reads on a retail shelf
- Used on everyday, dress and sports lines
Bout relié à la main (sans couture)
- Toe closed by hand instead of by machine
- Removes the ridge that runs across the toes
- Slower and dearer per pair
- Used on running, diabetic and toe-sensitive lines
Double-Layer Silicone Grip
- Silicone on the sole for grip against the floor
- Silicone on the inside face so the sock does not rotate on the foot
- Both faces on one sock
- Used on pilates, trampoline and hospital lines
Comparaison de la structure par type de chaussette
| Caractéristique de la structure | Athletic Bilbao | Compression | Décontracté/Habillement | Technique/Extérieur |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zones de compression graduées | ★ ★ | ★ ★ ★ | ★ | ★ ★ |
| Coussin / Rembourrage en tissu éponge | ★ ★ ★ | ★ ★ | ★ | ★ ★ ★ |
| Panneaux d'aération en maille | ★ ★ ★ | ★ ★ | ★ | ★ ★ ★ |
| Bande de soutien de la voûte plantaire | ★ ★ ★ | ★ ★ ★ | ★ | ★ ★ ★ |
| Poignet côtelé / Côtes élastiques | ★ ★ | ★ ★ ★ | ★ ★ | ★ ★ |
| Bout relié à la main (sans couture) | ★ ★ | ★ ★ ★ | ★ ★ | ★ ★ ★ |
Options de gamme de tailles
Start with your existing size chart, target market, or a physical reference sock. We can use the information you already have to define the size specifications needed for sampling.
Size Range Reference
01 New Size Range
Build a Size Range for Your Target Market
If you don't already have a size chart, share your target market, customer group, and sock type. We can use these details as the starting point for developing a practical size range.
US and European markets use different shoe-size systems, so the same sock program may require different size labels and coverage depending on where the product will be sold.
Vous partez de zéro ? Share the market you plan to sell in and the type of sock you are developing, and we can review the size range before sampling.
02 Reference Sock
Reproduce an Existing Sock From Your Reference
Already have an approved sock or reference sample? Send us the physical sample together with your target size, construction, material, and branding requirements.
We can review the original dimensions and construction, reproduce the key specifications, and prepare a development sample for your approval before bulk production.
For knee-high and compression styles: Foot length, leg length, and cuff width are three key finished-sock measurements used when reproducing an existing size.
Finished-Sock Measurements
Have a size chart, tech pack, or reference sock? Send us what you already have. If you're starting from scratch, share your target market and sock type, and we'll help define the specifications needed for sampling.
Options d'emballage
De la présentation individuelle au détail aux solutions d'expédition en vrac, nous proposons une gamme complète d'options d'emballage pour répondre à vos besoins spécifiques et améliorer l'expérience de votre marque.
Options d'emballage pour une seule paire
Bande de ventre
Manchon de chaussette
Carte principale
Sac Opp
Sac de couleur
Sac à fermeture éclair
Solutions d'emballage multi-paires
Pack de 2 paires
Pack de 4 paires
Pack de 3 paires
Multipack avec carte d'insertion
Options de coffrets cadeaux premium
Color Box
Coffret Cadeau
Boîte d'affichage
Boîte créative
Solutions d'expédition en vrac
Boîte En Carton
Carton principal
Emballage de palette
Emballage en vrac
Boîte d'affichage
| Produit | Weight / Pair (with OPP) |
Carton Taille (L × l × H) |
Pairs / Carton | CBM / Carton | CBM per 1000 Pairs | 20GP (~28 m³) |
40HQ (~68 m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trampoline Socks (Kids) | 25g | 58 × 39 × 39 cm | 600 | 0.088 | 0.15 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
| Trampoline Socks (Adult) | 45g | 58 × 39 × 39 cm | 350 | 0.088 | 0.25 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
| Chaussettes Fasciite Plantaire | 40g | 58 × 39 × 39 cm | 350 | 0.088 | 0.25 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
| Running / Cycling Socks | 55g | 58 × 39 × 39 cm | 250 | 0.088 | 0.35 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
| Calf Sleeve (Footless) / Shin Socks (without guard) | 60g | 58 × 39 × 39 cm | 250 | 0.088 | 0.35 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
| No-show Compression Socks | 65g | 45 × 33 × 45 cm | 250 | 0.067 | 0.27 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
| Soccer / Pilates Grip Socks | 70g | 58 × 39 × 39 cm | 200 | 0.088 | 0.44 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
| Chaussettes de compression hautes | 85g | 58 × 39 × 39 cm | 150 | 0.088 | 0.59 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
| Wool / Work Socks | 120g | 58 × 45 × 53 cm | 200 | 0.138 | 0.69 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
| Thigh-high Soccer Grip Socks | 130g | 45 × 33 × 45 cm | 120 | 0.067 | 0.56 CBM | ~10 000 paires | ~10 000 paires |
À noter: Figures shown are for reference only. Final packing may vary depending on yarn thickness, size range, packaging method, and customization requirements.
From Options to a Spec Sheet
Every option above becomes one line on a production specification. This is the full list of what has to be decided before we can quote — the fields you already know, and the ones we can fill in for you.
| Champ | Ce que vous décidez | Where it is set |
|---|---|---|
| Style & length | Crew, quarter, ankle, no-show, knee-high | Your product line page |
| nombre d'aiguilles | Coarser or finer gauge, 120N to 320N depending on the sock | Knit structures, above |
| Mélange de fils | Fiber mix and percentages | Material guide, above |
| Couleur | A Pantone code for each yarn position — not one code for the sock | Color matching, above |
| Logo et branding | Technique, placement, size, number of colors | Logo options, above |
| Knit zones | Cushion, mesh, arch band, toe closure, rib depth, grip | Knit structures, above |
| Gamme de taille | Your chart, your target market, or a physical reference sock | Size development, above |
| Emballage | Inner pack, outer pack, carton spec, barcode placement | Packaging, above |
| Quantité | MOQ follows the product line, not the project | Your product line page |
| Certifications | Which certificate your buyer asks to see | Certifications |
Send us what you have — a sketch, a competitor sock, or a finished tech pack — and we will come back with the gaps filled in.
Real brands, real production runs
From single inquiry to top US maternity brand — 100,000+ pairs annually
Won the project by shipping a material sampling kit (bamboo / polyester / cotton-nylon). Engineered soft-touch lurex for metallic stripe effect, matched Pantone Mauve Chalk & Cream, scaled from R&D to consistent mass production.
Reverse-engineered a 20–30 mmHg sock to match the original feel — and won the reorder
Client needed a new factory to reproduce the same fit and feel of their existing sock — recolored blue → black/grey, with “20-30” and size knitted on the sole. After sample approval, they bundled in matching calf compression sleeves.
Questions relatives aux spécifications
The questions that come up while a specification is being built. Company, factory and delivery questions are answered on the page d'accueil.
Can you reproduce a sock we already sell?
Yes — send us a physical pair. We take it apart, count the needles, identify the yarn positions and rebuild the specification from it. This is how most moves from a previous supplier start.
De quoi avez-vous besoin pour commencer ?
The minimum is a sketch and a target retail price. Ideal is vector artwork (AI or EPS), a Pantone code for each yarn position, and a reference sock. If you only have a photo we can still quote — we will just be more conservative about which logo technique will hold the detail.
Can we combine more than one logo technique on one sock?
Yes. A jacquard body with an embroidered cuff mark is common. What limits it is area, not technique: a mesh vent panel or a silicone print takes away the surface a jacquard logo needs.
Do color choices change the price or the lead time?
The number of yarn colors in one knit does. Standard shades are dyed to your code by the dyehouse and confirmed on a lab dip before bulk; fluorescent and metallic yarns are sourced pre-dyed and add to the lead time. Send the code early — color is the most common cause of a re-sample.
Quel est le MOQ?
MOQ follows the product, not the project. Standard custom socks start at 500 pairs, one color one size. Grip, football, trampoline, work and wool lines each carry their own minimum — the figure on the product page is the one that applies to you.
Can we specify recycled or lower-impact materials?
Recycled polyester and other recycled yarns can be sourced on request, and lower-impact dye processes can be arranged through the dyehouse subject to your color and fastness requirements. Tell us the requirement and we will confirm what is achievable on your specification.
Prêt à démarrer votre projet de la bonne manière ?
Notre équipe expérimentée vous guide à chaque étape du processus, de la conception à la livraison, vous aidant à éviter les pièges courants et à créer des chaussettes personnalisées exceptionnelles.
Go Deeper on the Specs
Logo technique, packaging and needle count each get a full guide below — the trade-offs, cost differences and limits that don’t fit in the tables above. Worth reading before you send us a tech pack.
Six ways to put a logo on a sock, and what each one can and cannot hold — the trade-offs behind the table above.
Retail shelf, gifting, hospital supply and e-commerce each need a different pack. What changes, and what it costs.
From 120N to 320N: how the count changes hand-feel, how fine a logo the knit can hold, and the unit price.