Socks are an integral part of the wardrobe, a piece of underwear that ensures hygienic and comfortable placement of the feet in shoes, and in winter they help to keep warm. This is a pair of clothing that is created for men, women and children.
What material is used for socks?
There are a lot of materials from which such an important element of clothing is made. There are only 12 main ones, but there are also combined socks, which are created by mixing several fabrics:
- cotton (the most common material, unique production and arrangement of threads help to achieve strong joints and durability of the product);
- flax (high-strength and non-stretchable raw material, transmits heat well and absorbs moisture);
- wool (retains body heat well, does not wrinkle, is soft and pleasant to the body);
- viscose (soft, comfortable artificial fiber, characterized by increased strength and shine);
- bamboo (has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, is pleasant to the body and absorbs moisture well);
- elastane (excellent stretch, often used as an additive);
- polyamide (durable, washes well and dries quickly).
In production conditions, this list of materials is most often used. However, there are a lot of textiles from which socks are made; they are combined or used independently, obtaining high-quality products.
Important! When choosing socks in a store, you should pay attention to products made from natural materials, as they retain natural heat and moisture exchange, preventing the formation of fungus.
Equipment to make socks
To produce socks, you will need several types of machines and other equipment to get a truly high-quality result.:
- knitting machine;
- sewing machine;
- molding mannequin;
- Sewing machines.
Experts advise choosing machines of domestic or European brands. Devices produced in Tula have a good reputation. Czech and Italian machines are a little more expensive, but of good quality. To produce high-quality socks, you should not save on purchasing equipment. Chinese or Korean units are suitable for the production of inexpensive hosiery products that are not very durable.
Sock production technology
For production, enterprises use various artificial and natural materials. Creating men's, women's, teenage and children's models. They differ in sizes, colors and the way the threads are woven. Antibacterial agents and fragrances are often used to produce socks.
Products can be knitted or knitted and differ in style and design. There are sock products produced on round hosiery and flat hosiery machines.They also have differences in design and quality.
The production of socks and stockings for different categories of citizens is an interesting business, but quite developed in our country. In addition to local production, large quantities of goods come from China and Turkey. And it is very difficult to compete with these countries.
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