Socks are a kind of clothing items worn on the feet. "Shuowen": "韤, foot clothing." It plays the role of protecting and beautifying the feet. Socks are a general term. According to raw materials, they are divided into cotton socks, wool socks, silk socks and various types of chemical fiber socks. According to the shape, there are stockings, mid-length socks, short socks, etc., as well as flat socks, ribbed socks, with heel, no heel, jacquard, woven and other styles and varieties. Although socks only play a supporting role, they are no less fashionable than fashion in terms of fashion sensitivity. Bright greens, exciting pinks and purples, and vibrant reds. The details of the socks fully draw on the popular elements of fashion. Lively stripes, fashionable flowers, and cold-blooded reptile graphics make the socks particularly rich in expression.
The origin of socks
The ancient socks were called "foot clothes" or "foot bags". After thousands of years of evolution, socks
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Socks developed into their current form. Women in ancient Rome wore thin straps around their feet and legs. These leggings were the most primitive socks. Until the middle of the Middle Ages, this kind of "socks" became popular in Europe, but with pieces of cloth instead of thin straps. In the 16th century, the Spanish began to separate pantyhose from trousers and began to use knitting methods to knit socks. William Lee, an Englishman, engaged his wife in hand-knitting, which led to his research on knitting machinery. In 1589, he invented the world's first hand-knitting machine for knitting woolen trousers. In 1598, it was modified into a knitting machine that could produce finer stockings. Soon, Frenchman Fournier began producing silk stockings in Lyon. It was not until the mid-17th century that cotton socks began to be produced. After DuPont invented nylon in the United States in 1938, the first batch of nylon socks was put on the market in the same year. Since then, the sock market has undergone complete changes. Nylon stockings have been favored by people and became all the rage. It became popular in Europe late, and it was not until 1945 that the first batch of nylon stockings were officially launched. According to research, the most original socks appeared in China's Xia Dynasty (21st to 17th century BC). In the book "Wenzi", there is a phrase "King Wen defeated Chong, and the socks were untied", which means that the strings tied by King Wen of Zhou's socks came loose. Judging from the two pairs of silk socks unearthed from the Western Han Dynasty Tomb No. 1 in Mawangdui, Changsha, they were both made of whole silk tailors, sewn on the insteps and back sides, and the bottoms were seamless. The sock has an opening at the back, and a garter belt is attached to the opening. The sizes of the socks are 23cm and 23.4cm, and the stocking height is 21cm and 22.5cm. Before people wore socks, people had been using leggings in a broad sense. This can be traced back to ancient Egypt, with leather leg straps and socks-like clothing sewn from linen or woolen fabrics. During the Crusaders period, Chausses socks appeared, but they were not prepared for ladies. The Crusaders used pure silk fabric to make relatively exquisite socks. Women adorned their ankles with dainty, tiny shoes that flickered under beautiful dresses. At that time, socks were only for men. In 1589, William Lee, a student at the British seminary, invented a machine for manually sewing socks, which was six times faster than hand sewing. This was the originator of the sewing machine. At the same time, women also started wearing socks. Industrial sock production began in 1860. The sock making industry has been looking for new materials to replace the scarce and expensive silk. The emergence of blended yarn has made the sock making industry a great success. In 1928, DuPont demonstrated the first pair of nylon socks, while Bayer introduced polypropylene socks. In 1940, high-top nylon socks set a record sales record in the United States and began to become a common daily necessities. Edit this paragraph Types of Socks
There are many types of socks now. According to the length of the socks, there are long socks, mid-length socks and short socks; according to the type of socks, there are Hukou socks, ruffled socks Socks and rubber socks; according to the objects of use, there are men's socks, women's socks and children's socks. Round socks are composed of three parts: the sock opening, the sock shaft and the sock toe. The sock feet include sock heels, sock soles, sock backs, and sock toes. The function of the sock opening is to keep the edge of the sock from falling apart and to keep it close to the leg. There are 5 main parameters of socks: sock size, sock sole length, total length, mouth length and heel height.
The specifications of socks are expressed by sock size, and sock size is based on the actual length of the sock sole, so you can choose socks that fit you after you know your foot length. However, due to the different raw materials used in socks, their sock size series are also different. Among them, elastic nylon socks, the difference in sole length of the socks is 2cm as the first grade; cotton yarn socks, nylon stockings, blended socks, etc., the sock size series, the difference in sock sole length is 1cm as the first grade.
Pantyhose
In the 1960s, the miniskirts designed by British designer Mary Quant became popular all over the world. Skirts became shorter and shorter, dwarfing high stockings, garters were abandoned, socks and panties became one, and pantyhose were born. Its comfort and convenience still make it a favorite of women around the world today, and this style is timeless. Humans have been wearing socks for a long time. According to incomplete research, in China it can be traced back to the Huangdi era, when feet were bound with magnolia. In Europe, it can be traced back to Rome in the 5th century BC. Pantyhose, also known as stockings, tights or stockings, are garments that tightly wrap the body from the waist to the feet and are worn by most women. Like stockings, they are made of many materials, including cotton, nylon, wool blends, etc. Pantyhose emerged in the 1960s and became an alternative form of stockings. The term "pantyhose" appeared in the United States and means a combination of pants and socks. In Britain they are called "tights", no matter how thin or thick they are. In the United States, tights is also used to refer to thick, opaque pantyhose-like clothing commonly worn by women, dancers, and athletes.
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Advantages of Wearing Pantyhose There are many reasons to wear pantyhose. Sheer, thin pantyhose that match your skin tone can enhance the look of your legs, making them look smooth and shiny. Dark pantyhose can shape your legs and make them look slim. Brown pantyhose can give a good interpretation of tanned legs: a pair of "instantly tanned" legs. Pantyhose also have practical value. They can keep warm in cold weather and even allow people to show off their legs in winter. Pantyhose added with spandex (or Lycra, Spandex) can increase blood circulation in the legs through pressure. Pantyhose are a standard attire in offices around the world today, where they are viewed as a professional form of female clothing. Although it is popular among girls to bare their legs, socks are still required in official occasions where formal attire is required. Some uniformed schools often require the wearing of designated socks (some are pantyhose or tights) as part of the school uniform. Girls often wear pantyhose made of cotton, wool or cotton-wool blends to keep warm in cooler weather. Types of Pantyhose Pantyhose come in many styles. Its thickness is specified in a standard (denier), from 3 (very rare, extremely thin, almost completely transparent) to 20 (standard thickness), to 30 (translucent), to 40, 80, 120 (opaque) . Pantyhose are sold in a variety of colors and textures (fabrics). In business settings, the textures are often medium and in shades of brown, grey, and black, while more popular styles worn for casual events wear more colors and textures. Pantyhose fabric: Pantyhose made of nylon or spandex (Spandex) maintain their original elasticity and shaping properties. However, nylon is a material that is relatively easy to break, and it is very common for it to break when scratched against sharp objects. Pantyhose made of cotton and cotton-wool blends are more effective in keeping warm. Today's popular pantyhose have a standard construction. The uppermost part (waist) is very elastic. The part that covers the buttocks is thicker than the legs (except for some dance pantyhose). The crotch bottom is also made of stronger material, usually cotton. The legs and feet, all the way to the toes, are made of the thinnest weave, with thick knots and patches at the toes. Pantyhose and Men Interestingly, stockings that wrap around the legs were once a popular clothing for men (Europeans and Americans in the 16th century) and were invented by Scot, L. Maddox. Women at that time covered their legs in public. However the tradition was reversed, with men wearing long trousers and women showing their legs. In the 20th century, pantyhose were purchased in large quantities by women.
However, in recent years, men's pantyhose have appeared on the market. They are known for keeping warm and improving blood circulation, while also improving the look and comfort. Surprisingly, men's pantyhose became part of the Iraq War. “One thing the American soldiers in Iraq needed were pantyhose. Going back to his days as a player, Bart Starr said he wore pantyhose to keep warm while playing football. This may give some people pause, but pantyhose do. They are a way for American soldiers to protect themselves against nasty sand fleas. "
Stockings
Stockings generally refer to stockings worn with skirts. Although women across the century have chanted slogans such as "Return to Nature
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Nature" until their cheeks get sore, they are still concerned about less "natural" stockings. Never forget love. It is said that silk stockings were pioneered by the Spaniards and dominated the market for a long time. In the 16th century, ladies in the French court and high society were keen on imported stockings from Spain, and red, orange, and purple were the most fashionable ones. According to records, the first stocking knitting machine was invented by Englishman William Lee in 1589. Stockings are undoubtedly a female-only arena, but at the beginning of their invention and for a long time thereafter, their main target customers were men. In the 16th and 17th centuries, men who wore puffy shorts, long stockings (sometimes revealing the sock tops fixed with ribbon bows) and high heels were more decorated and more powdery than modern girls wearing miniskirts. In the 15th century, variegated stockings were also popular. The two legs were of different colors, making them interesting. Chinese men have never tried stockings. Stockings were introduced by women in the early 20th century. The biggest trouble it brings is that it is easy to hook and take off the thread. Silk stockings are basically knitted products that are interlocked with each other. As long as one part of the stockings comes off, the flow will be out of control. Whether it is the mysterious "odd-loop anti-snag" stockings on the market or the "crystal socks" whose names add confidence, they can't make much of this embarrassment. Well-known brands 1. WOLFORD: It is the top Austrian underwear brand famous in Europe. Its most admired flagship product in the fashion industry is its stockings. WOLFORD stockings may be the best stockings in the world. The AURA5 stockings produced by it are the thinnest stockings in the world, and the fiber size of the stockings reaches an incredible 5DEN. People like Nicole Kidman and Faye Wong are its most loyal users. 2. VICTORIA'SSECRET: The famous top underwear brand in the United States. The women's underwear produced by it are the treasures of American fashionable women. VICTORIA'SSECRET launched a BRA product called "Extreme Fantasy" in 2004, which shocked the international fashion circle. BRA's base is made of platinum, covered with 2,990 small diamonds, and inlaid with a large diamond weighing 70 carats. The price is as high as a dizzying $10 million!!! 3·GERBE: In France's top women's underwear brand, which can be as famous as HERMES, LOUISVUITTO
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N, has a history of nearly 100 years. The stockings produced by GERBE are its flagship product and one of the symbols of French luxury and fashion. GERBE's fashion conferences are often held with CHANEL. , DIOR and other luxury brands’ fashion conferences are held together. Many times when top models wear new models of CHANEL and THIERRYMUGLER, the stockings they wear are GERBE! 4·FALKE: Europe’s largest and oldest top-level underwear Brand, Franz Falke Rohen was founded in Germany in 1895, with a history of 111 years! It is one of the representatives of Germany's top fashion brands. 5·FOGAL: Switzerland not only produces the best watches in the world, but also produces the world's top underwear brands. FOGAL is one of the few top underwear brands in the world and is also a brand favored by many European and American stars. FOGAL opened its first store in Zurich, Switzerland in 1920, which has a long history of 86 years.
As early as the 1950s, FOGAL was a top brand worshiped by American celebrities. Marilyn Monroe, a generation socialite, was a loyal user of FOGAL. 6·LAPERLA: The most luxurious and expensive underwear brand in the world (except for VICTORIA'SSECRET's "Extreme Fantasy"), it is the pride of Italy's top luxury fashion, and is more famous than another famous luxury underwear brand in Italy
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LEVANTE is even more crazy. LAPERLA is a dream, a noble dream. If you are a top fashion Buyer, if you are undecided when faced with so many high-end underwear brands, then just choose LAPERLA and throw away all the others. LAPERLA not only produces the most noble underwear, beachwear, stockings, dresses, evening gowns, etc., but also produces top-notch high heels and perfumes. LAPERLA also has sub-brands such as MALIZIA, MARVEL, GIORGIOPERLA men's clothing, JOELLE nightgown and so on. Edit this paragraph Shopping for Socks
Socks selection: Knitting fineness of sock collar and toe--good socks have finer knitting. Stockings
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: Feel - soft and delicate. Stockings: chemical fiber, spandex, nylon, elastic fiber, etc. (Pantyhose; stockings; three-quarter trousers - have the effect of tightening the abdomen and lifting the buttocks; nine-quarter trousers - without sock soles, do not wash them frequently, suitable for spring and autumn; mid-length socks; short socks. Polyester-cotton Socks: contain a small amount of chemical fiber, about 30. Antibacterial health socks: use physical effects (non-medicinal) to achieve long-lasting antibacterial, anti-odor, anti-fungal, etc. Foot massage socks: promote blood circulation and health care. Pure cotton socks. Cotton, absorbent, and more comfortable
Types
Long socks, mid-length socks and short socks are divided according to the length of the socks; household socks and ribbed socks. And rubber socks are divided according to the type of socks; men's socks, women's socks and children's socks are divided according to the objects they are used for.
Structure
Socks are composed of socks, stockings and socks. The foot consists of 3 parts. The sock foot includes the sock heel, the sock bottom, the sock back, and the sock toe. The sock opening is used to prevent the sock edge from falling apart and to keep it close to the leg. There are 5 main parameters of the sock: sock size and sock top. Bottom length, total length, mouth length and heel height
Specifications
The specifications of socks are expressed by the sock size, and the sock size is based on the actual length of the sock sole. , so you can choose socks that fit you after you know your foot length. However, due to the different raw materials used in socks, the sock size series is also different. The difference in sock length is 2cm. ; For cotton yarn socks, nylon stockings, blended socks, etc., the difference in size is 1cm.
The quality can be "tight, loose, large, smooth, and even." It can be summarized in six words, "clear", that is, the sock opening and the sock shaft should be tight, the sock sole should be loose, the sock heel should be large, the sock surface should be smooth, the ribs should be even and not skewed, the needle pattern should be clear, and the pattern, sock tip, and sock heel should be smooth. Exposed needles.
Specific choices for different wearers
Those with sweaty feet should choose cotton socks and woolen socks that are breathable and moisture-absorbent, while those with dry and cracked feet should choose hygroscopic socks. Poor polypropylene socks and nylon socks; those with short feet should choose stockings of the same color as high-heeled shoes, which can visually create a slender feeling. It is not advisable to choose socks with bright red and green colors; those with thick feet are best Try to avoid light-colored stockings when wearing stockings with dark colors such as dark brown or black, so as not to visually make your feet look fatter. For women who wear high heels, it is better to choose thin stockings to match the higher the heel. The socks should be thinner. Edit this paragraph quality identification
(1) Type selection. Currently, the main types of socks on the market are chemical fiber socks (nylon, card stockings, thin elastic, etc.), cotton socks and blended and interlaced socks. , wool, real silk socks, etc. Depending on the season and the nature of the feet, generally choose nylon socks and towel socks in winter; for sweaty feet and cracked feet, choose cotton yarn or blended, interwoven socks; in summer, wear elastic card stockings, real silk stockings, etc.; in spring and autumn, they should be worn. Thin elastic, mesh socks, etc. Women should wear stockings when wearing skirts. (2) Size selection. The size of socks is based on the size of the bottom of the socks (from the heel to the tip of the socks). Marked above.
It is better to choose the same or slightly larger size according to the length of the foot. It is not advisable to choose the small size. (3) Quality selection. 1. Selection of grades: According to the intrinsic quality and appearance quality, socks are divided into first-class products, second-class products, third-class products (all qualified products) and non-class products. Generally, first-class products are used, but second- and third-class products can also be used when the requirements are not high. 2. Selection of key parts: I) The socks you choose should have large heels, be bag-shaped, and be as close to the human foot shape as possible. The size of the sock heel will cause the sock tube to sag and the sock heel to slide to the bottom of the sock after wearing it. You cannot try them on when purchasing. Just fold the sock top and sock sole in half from the center line. Generally, the ratio of sock top to sock heel is 2:3. II) Inspection of the density and elasticity of the sock opening: The density of the sock opening should be high, the width should be doubled when the sock opening is stretched horizontally, and the recovery should be good. Its elasticity is small and it is difficult to reset when pulled horizontally, which is also one of the reasons for the slippage of socks. III) Check whether the seam head interface is out of needle. Generally, sewing the ends of socks is another process. If the stitches come off during sewing, the mouth will open when you wear them. When selecting, look closely at the seam head to see if the needle comes off smoothly. IV) Check whether there are holes or broken wires. Because socks are knitted products and have a certain degree of extensibility and elasticity, broken threads and small holes are generally difficult to detect. Depending on the process conditions, the shaping plate may easily collide with other objects and cause broken wires or holes. Therefore, when purchasing, check the shaping edges of the sock soles and sock tops, and gently pull them horizontally to check. V) Check the length of socks. Because each pair of socks is optional, it is easy to have uneven lengths. Generally, the distance between each pair of first-class products should not be larger than 0.5CM. (4) Identification of regular products and inferior products. Large sock factories have advanced equipment, stable processes, good selection of raw materials, and stable quality through various processes. This is reflected in the appearance of the fabrics, which are uniform, thick, pure in color, well shaped, and have regular trademarks. Miscellaneous and inferior products are mostly due to simple equipment, manual operation, poor selection of raw materials, thin and uneven fabrics, low density, low luster, many defects, poor molding, and no formal trademarks.