Wool socks that accompany you up mountains and down to the sea

MIT Taiwan-made（Handysocks, socks maker）merino wool socks are extremely helpful for people who love hiking. They have eco-friendly, antibacterial, deodorizing, warming, UV-resistant, moisture-wicking, breathable, and dry features. They also have a foot arch attachment, seamless toe design, and an 8-shaped lock strap structure that can support and protect the ankle and foot arch, preventing sprains. The seamless toe design can prevent toe friction, preventing blisters and swelling. These socks are recommended for brands that require customized production. HandySocks, socks maker, is committed to creating merino wool socks suitable for people who have cold feet, go hiking, or face large temperature differences.

Merino wool socks have natural environmental protection, odorless function, UV protection, warmth and comfort, moisture absorption and breathability, and cold protection and dryness, making them suitable for people with cold feet in winter and in places with large temperature differences, such as mountains, forests, and beaches. Merino wool socks, famous for their moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating functions, can keep feet warm in cold weather and dry and odor-free in sweaty or wet conditions in the summer. Therefore, merino wool socks are often the first choice for hikers!

For those who love hiking, foot health is very important. During the ups and downs of hiking, feet are constantly burdened by weather changes, terrain undulations, or the weight of equipment. Therefore, good shoes and suitable merino wool socks（hiking socks）can improve hiking comfort and reduce blisters caused by friction. The eight-shaped lock structure extending from the ankle to the arch can stabilize the ankle, prevent sprains, and is equipped with a loop cushion for thick protection, which can provide shock absorption effect due to changes in terrain during hiking, giving arch cushioning and reducing the probability of plantar fasciitis. Why? Wool has the following characteristics:

Wool socks have the benefits of constant temperature, and are designed with loop air cushions to provide superior shock absorption and cushioning to prevent blisters. If you enjoy hiking, trekking, camping, climbing, running, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, fishing, or traveling during any season, wool socks are the ideal choice for warmth and durability.

Wool fibers are porous, which can provide warmth (locking in warmth) in cold environments and quickly expel foot sweat in hot environments, keeping the feet dry. Moisture-wicking wool socks can absorb up to 35% of their own weight in water during exercise, and bind the water within the internal fibers, keeping the sock surface dry. The breathability of wool is increased by 20% compared to other synthetic fibers, providing the wearer with a comfortable wearing experience.

Wool contains keratin, a natural antibacterial material that can inhibit bacterial growth without the need for chemical processing. Even after several days of continuous use, wool socks can maintain their antibacterial and deodorizing properties, greatly reducing the odor caused by bacterial growth and keeping feet dry and odor-free. If you need to go on a multi-day trip or hike, wearing wool hiking socks eliminates the need to pack multiple pairs of socks, making your gear more lightweight and portable.

The "8-shaped tension band structure" that extends from the ankle to the arch of the foot can strengthen ankle and arch support and protection, prevent sprains during exercise, provide instant stability to the ankle, and retain joint flexibility. It can also maintain the stability and coordination of the feet during long walks, provide cushioning coverage for the arch, and reduce the chance of plantar fasciitis. The seamless toe design has no lines and is precision-seamed to make you wear flat and comfortable, avoiding toe friction, reducing discomfort, and reducing the chance of blisters and redness. In addition, the toe and heel are thickened to reduce foot pressure and weight, improve foot comfort and durability.

Wool has the characteristic of being biodegradable. When keratin is decomposed by microorganisms, the resulting substances are released back into the soil. After being buried in the soil for about 12 months, they will disappear and become nutrients to nourish the earth. Wool is a natural and environmentally friendly material that does not cause excessive burden and pollution on the environment. In addition, Merino wool has excellent characteristics such as flexibility, stretchability, wrinkle resistance, and elasticity due to its coiled spring-like structure. It can increase the length and stretchiness of socks by 30%. Moreover, the diameter of Merino wool fibers is one-third that of human hair, and they are soft to the touch and do not irritate the skin, making Merino wool socks comfortable and easy to wear.

Wool is composed of the natural protein keratin. When keratin is broken down naturally by microorganisms, the products do not pose any environmental hazard. It will naturally disappear after about 12 months in the ground, releasing valuable nutrients back into the earth.

The Merino sheep live in a natural environment during hot summers and cold winters. In such extreme conditions, the sheep have grown wool that can keep them warm in winter and cool in summer. The scales on their wool fibers can trap air to regulate temperature, maintaining a constant temperature between 30°C and -10°C, in response to changes in temperature. Therefore, socks made of wool can help regulate foot temperature, keeping them warm and dry, and help the wearer adapt to changing temperatures.

The Merino sheep live in a natural environment of hot summers and cold winters. In such extreme conditions, the sheep grow wool that can keep them warm in winter and cool in summer. The wool scales can trap air to regulate temperature, which gives the wool a constant temperature range of 30°C to -10°C, enabling it to withstand temperature changes. Therefore, socks made of Merino wool can keep the feet at the right temperature, help wearers regulate their body temperature, and keep them warm and dry.

Merino wool has a natural UV-blocking property due to its growth environment. Depending on the density of the fabric and the spinning and dyeing process, it can provide sun protection（UPF 20+）. The sun protection ability does not decrease with washing, making Merino wool hiking socks an excellent choice for outdoor activities. Additionally, Merino wool is one of the few natural materials that are not prone to static electricity and combustion. It has a high nitrogen and water content, which makes the socks act as insulators, requiring a higher level of oxygen in the surrounding environment to ignite（ignition temperature of 570°C to 600°C）, providing wearers with excellent protection.

Wool is inherent fire resistance comes from its naturally high nitrogen and water content. Therefore, it does not easy to burn and static electricity. The temperature must reach 570-600°C before wool will ignite.

Wool has natural antibacterial and deodorizing properties. In order to avoid damaging the protein inside wool fibers（which is the main factor for antibacterial and deodorizing）, the following two cleaning methods and precautions are recommended：

☆  Use neutral detergent
☆  Do not add bleach, baking soda, or fabric softener
☆  Do not exceed 40 degrees Celsius for water temperature
☆  Wash separately from other light and dark colored clothes
☆  Dry at low temperature or in a cool, shaded area, avoiding direct sunlight
☆  Hand wash method: Soak the wool socks in warm water with neutral detergent for about 10 minutes, and gently rub the sweaty areas without excessive force
☆  Machine wash method: Place the wool socks inside a laundry bag, use neutral detergent, and select a gentle washing mode.

Handysocks is a professional sock maker factory that provides customization and OEM manufacturing services. In order to ensure stable quality, fast service, and meet the different needs of customers, we use high-quality and high-efficiency production processes, making it easy for customers to create unique socks. Our sports socks, length, material, color, design, and other specifications can all be customized. We can also add non-slip design to the sole of the socks to reduce foot sliding inside the shoes, providing you with the most comfortable socks！

※The customizable materials introduced above can be applied to socks and selected according to individual needs and preferences. Here are the characteristics and applications of various materials：

Antibacterial and deodorizing materials→Bamboo charcoal yarn, bamboo carbon yarn, zinc oxide, silver ion fiber, copper ion, graphene, organic cotton, coffee yarn, and other materials have functions such as antibacterial, deodorizing, and odor prevention, making them very suitable for sports and daily wear.

Far-infrared materials→Germanium, far-infrared negative ion, volcanic rock mineral fiber, bamboo carbon（leaf）fiber, and other materials can exert the health benefits of far-infrared, help promote blood circulation and metabolism, reduce fatigue and relieve stress.

Maintenance materials→Lyocell（Rayon）fiber, cool yarn, collagen moisturizing yarn, gel, and other materials can maintain skin health and beauty, reduce dryness and aging of the skin.

Sports-friendly materials→Lycra elastic fiber, Lycra pressure yarn, nylon, wool yarn, reflective yarn, moisture-wicking yarn, and other materials are suitable for wearing during exercise, providing a comfortable sports experience and increasing exercise effectiveness.

Customers can choose different materials for customization according to their needs and preferences, making the socks more suitable for their needs and wearing environment.

During long hikes or mountaineering, it is common to experience discomfort in the knees, pain in the ankles or other physiological conditions. The following 10 points of attention for hiking and mountaineering can help you avoid discomfort！
☆  Strengthen stretching exercises and warm up before departure.
☆  Use trekking poles.
☆  Lighten the weight of your backpack.
☆  Use knee pads or sports tape.
☆  Drink plenty of water to replenish fluids.
☆  Keep your knees slightly bent when descending.
☆  Walk downhill in a zigzag pattern.
☆  Take adequate breaks.
☆  Strengthen your thigh and gluteal muscles.
☆  Wear hiking shoes, use appropriate insoles, and wear comfortable, warm wool socks.

HANDY SOCKS is a Taiwan factory socks maker that provides OEM and ODM production services, custom design your own socks, customize personalized sock styles. We are dedicated to meets customers’ different needs, all of our socks can custom knitted with customer designs. We are custom socks manufacturer, compression socks manufacturer, high efficiency is our belief, and customer satisfaction is our most important concern. If you have any questions about our products, wholesalers / intermediaries/ jobber / distributor / retailers / merchant / merchandiser / vendor / tradespeople / brand owner ... etc., please contact us, wholesale custom sock manufacturers.