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Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition 06-08 Sep 2017 Uzekspocentre Exhibition Centre, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Profile for exhibit includes Machinery for spinning preparation, man-made fibre production, spinning, auxiliary machinery and accessories, Weaving preparatory machinery, weaving, Knitting and hosiery machinery, Washing, bleaching, dyeing, printing, drying, finishing and make-up machinery, Laboratory testing and measuring equipment, Equipment for recycling, waste reduction and pollution prevention, accessories, Services for the textile and making-up industry. We will exhibit our model RB-6FTP terry and plain sock knitting machine, Model 686 Sock Toe Linking Machine, and sock knitting yarn like polyester, rubber, air covered spandex, covered spandex yarn, melange yarn etc.

Pre-production equipments 1. Air compressor It is used to press the air to help sock machine change the working needles. 2. Air storage tank It is used to storage the pressed air. 3. Cooling drier & Filter They are used to filter the water vapour, impurity, etc. 4. Stabilizer It make the voltage stable, then reduce the damage of socks machine. 5. Suction fan motor It is an equipment which is used to suck the finished socks up from socks machine. There are two kinds can be choosen: 1) Individual suction fan motor: if the quantity of socks machine is 1, 2, 3 or 4 sets, this motor will be suitable because it is installed inside of machine which can save the space; 2) Central suction fan motor: it is suitable for a large quantity of socks machine because one set motor can support 5sets, 10 sets, 20 sets even more socks machine working. After-treatment equipments 1. Sock toe linking machine The finished socks from sock knitting machine is not completed, so sock toe linking machine is used to make toe closed. There are several types can be offered: one linking motor, two linking motor, three linking motor, five linking motor, six linking motor. The more linking motor, the better linking effect. One/ Two/ Three linking motor will be more popular to be purchased. 2. Sock boarding machine This machine is also called sock ironing/ forming machine which makes the socks flat and no wrinkles. There are some different types can be choosen: simple sock boarding machine with 4 forms, box steam sock boarding machine, rotary steam sock boarding machine. It depends on the production capacity of socks machines. Normally, a simple sock boarding machine can support about 10 sets socks machines. Some friend want to make anti-slip socks for babys or trampoline socks, socks dotting machine will be available.

What is sock machine?------ A knitting machine that produces socks. In 1589, the British W. Lee invented the first knitting machine, using hook-knitted forming socks. In 1849, a single-needle round sock machine appeared as a result of the application of the tongue to a small-diameter circular machine. Originally produced tailored socks, it was not until 1857 that socks with pocket-shaped socks and socks were woven. In 1864, the British W. Cottonon invented the Coton Socks (crochet flat knitting machine). In 1900, a double-needle round sock machine and a woven rib socks were produced due to the application of the double-headed needle to the small-diameter circular machine. The sock can be woven by a special mechanism of a sock machine, or manually transferred to a sock machine after completion by other machines. Socks, high heels, stockings, socks (including socks and socks), reinforcements and socks are knitted by a sock machine. Classification of socks machine The sock machine can be classified according to the form of a needle bed, the type of knitting needles and the number of syringes (beds). The flat socks machine has a higher machine number, and produces a flat-shaped sock piece that changes the width of each section according to the shape of the foot and the leg, and is stitched to form a seamed sock. The machine range of the sock machine is wide. The production of tubular sock blanks is adapted to the shape of the coils by changing the coil size of each section, or by using elastic yarns or weaving forming sock heads and socks. The toe of the tubular sock blank is closed to form a seamless sock. The flat socks machine has a low production efficiency, and the sock machine is widely used at present. The sock machine structure sock machine is mainly composed of a yarn feeding mechanism, a knitting mechanism, a needle selection mechanism, a control mechanism, a transmission mechanism, a density adjustment mechanism and a pulling mechanism. Some socks machines also have a mouth and a folding mechanism. The flat socks machine still has a transfer mechanism. The function of the yarn feeding mechanism is to take the yarn out of the bobbin and feed it into the weaving area, which has two types: negative and positive. Negative yarn feeding is caused by tension to pull the yarn out of the bobbin. Although the tensioner and the tension compensating device control the tension and the amount of the yarn, the yarn tension difference is still large. The active yarn is fed by a special device to feed the yarn into the weaving zone at a constant linear velocity with a small difference in yarn tension. The function of the weaving mechanism is to weave the yarn into a tubular sock blank or a flat sock by working the looping mechanism. The knitting machine of the sock machine has knitting needles, sinkers, yarn guides and triangles. The flat socks machine has knitting needles, curved yarn sheets, split yarn sheets, knock-off sheets, yarn guides and tableting. The knitting needle of the sock machine is arranged on the syringe, and the yarn guide is fixed around the barrel to feed the yarn into the knitting area. There are several incoming lines called several roads, generally 1~12 roads, the more the number of roads, the higher the productivity. When the syringe is rotated, the latch needle is moved up and down by the action of a triangle, and is woven by the yarn guide of the yarn guide. When knitting the heel and the toe, the needle and the needle are engaged by the needle picker and the needle to form a bag shape. The knitting needles of the flat socks machine are fixed on the needle bed and move together with the needle bed. The yarn guide moves along the needle bed to perform the yarn laying, and at the same time, the knitting is performed by the cooperation of the bending piece, the dividing piece and the knocking piece. The function of the control mechanism is to control the entry or exit of the machine during the process of weaving a sock, and to control the length of the syringe and the speed and steering and the length of the socks. The role of the transmission mechanism is to move the mechanisms in a predetermined pattern. The syringe of the sock machine not only makes one-way rotation, but also makes two-way rotation when weaving the sock and the toe. The function of the needle selection mechanism is to arrange the pre-designed patterns in the needle selection device in accordance with the requirements, and to transmit the knitting needles according to a certain procedure. The function of the density adjusting mechanism is to adjust the density of each section when knitting the socks by adjusting the relative positions of the knitting needles and the sinkers to adjust the bending depth. The function of the pulling mechanism is to take the formed coil out of the woven area by means of a weight, a roller, a gas flow or the like during the weaving process. The function of the opening and folding mechanism is to start the mouth when the socks start to weave without coils, and fold the mouth when the socks are woven to a certain length, and fold the single layer of socks into double layers to make the socks have a good Elastic, no curling, usually done with a sock hook. The main function of the transfer mechanism is to move the coil from one needle to the other with a transfer mechanism to change the knitting width of the hosiery and shape it.

If we want to make socks, besides sock machine, of course we need materials for making socks. But as we all know, there are many kinds of materials for making socks, for beginners, How to choose suitable materials we need? We should learn some knowledage of Normal Materails for Making Socks. [Sock Material--Cotton | Cotton] Usually we like to choose socks that are made of pure cotton, but is cotton 100% cotton? In fact, there is no 100% cotton socks. If the composition of a pair of socks is 100% cotton, then the socks are completely inelastic. The socks should be woven to be particularly wide to fit in. I can imagine how much the socks are. Do not follow your feet. 100% cotton socks have a particularly high shrinkage rate and are not strong and not durable. 100% cotton socks are not called cotton socks, but cotton. Usually, socks with a cotton content of more than 75% can be called "cotton socks". Generally, cotton socks with 85% cotton content are very high-grade cotton socks. Others need to add some functional fibers to maintain the elasticity, fastness and comfort of the socks. Polyester, spandex, nylon are very common functional fibers [Sock Material - Spandex | Spandex] Spandex is commonly known as elastic fiber. It has high elasticity and strong stretchability. Its stretch length can reach 5-7 times that of fibrils. Textile products with spandex can always maintain its original contour. The composition of the socks must contain spandex to make the socks elastic and retractable, easy to wear, and make the socks more close to the feet, just like a swimsuit can be tightly wrapped around the feet, so as not to slip off. [Sock Material - Lycra | LYCRA] The well-known Lycra is now a spandex fiber, but it is a trade name registered by DuPont. Just like the apple we eat every day, "Red Fuji" is an apple, "Guoguang" is an apple, and "Yellow Marshal" is also an apple, which is a name for Apple. The same is true of Leica. In 1958, DuPont of the United States invented and produced a unique synthetic elastic fiber, which can be mixed with various artificial and natural fibers to be processed into various types of garments. Its extraordinary stretch and recovery properties make all fabrics great. Add color. DuPont has registered a special name for it, LYCRA, which is translated into Lycra in China, also called the pull frame. Like the nylon of the year, it was also the invention of DuPont and registered a proprietary trademark. [Sock Material--Nylon | Jinlun / Polyamide] Nylon is the name of a synthetic fiber with Chinese characteristics. The scientific name is Polyamide. The first Chinese compound to synthesize this fiber is Jinzhou Chemical Fiber Factory, so it was named [Nylon". Nylon and nylon are similar in nature and strong in wear resistance. They are the most wear-resistant and strongest of synthetic fibers. The weight is very light and the elasticity is good. Adding nylon to the socks can maintain high strength and elasticity. [Sock Material - Nylon | Nylon] Nylon was developed by a team of scientists under the leadership of American scientists (Carothers) and is the first synthetic fiber to appear in the world. The appearance of nylon has revolutionized the appearance of textiles. Its synthesis is a major breakthrough in the synthetic fiber industry and an important milestone in polymer chemistry. [Sock Material - Acrylic | Acrylic] Acrylic fiber is the name of polyacrylonitrile in China. It is soft, light and warm, and is known as [artificial wool". Its weight is 10% lighter than wool, but its strength is more than twice. Acrylic fiber will not be moldy, nor will it be worm-eaten. It is also twice as resistant to sunlight as wool and 10 times larger than cotton. As early as the 1970s and 1980s, the [expanded wool" that the women in the South called was acrylic. The yarn made of acrylic fiber is particularly soft and soft, so it was very popular among people at that time. However, acrylic fabrics have a very large disadvantage in that they are easy to pilling and have poor abrasion resistance. Acrylic fibers are added to the fabric to enjoy its light and soft warmth. [Sock Material--Polyester | Polyester] People often have the label of Polyester, which is called polyester fiber. In China, it is called "polyester." In 1941, J.R. Winfield and J.T. Dixon of the United Kingdom first developed polyester fiber in the laboratory using terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol as raw materials, and named it Terylene. In 1953, DuPont of the United States produced a polyester fiber called Dacron. In the 1970s, what was called "the good" in the Chinese population was actually Dakolun. Polyester has a low moisture content, poor gas permeability, poor dyeability, easy pilling, and easy staining, so there is now almost no visible shirt.

Last time we show some information about the normal materials for making socks, do you know some special one? Let's talk about it today. [Sock Material--Combed Cotton | Combed Cotton] Combed cotton is a long, neat cotton fiber that is left behind by the use of a machine called a comber to remove shorter fibers from ordinary cotton fibers. Due to the removal of short cotton fibers and other fibrous impurities, the yarn spun from the combed cotton is finer and the finished product feels smoother and more comfortable. [Sock Material - Mercerized Cotton] Mercerized cotton is a cotton fiber obtained by subjecting ordinary cotton fibers to a mercerizing process in a concentrated alkali solution. Under the premise that the performance of other physical indexes does not change, the cotton fiber has better gloss than ordinary cotton fibers (slightly shiny, like silk), feels smoother, and is less prone to wrinkles. The material of mercerized cotton is often seen in thin socks in summer. [Sock Material--Polypropylene | Polypropylene] Polypropylene is a name with Chinese characteristics and should actually be called polypropylene fiber. Because there is a C word in the name, plus the name is XX Lun in the past, it is called polypropylene. The biggest advantage of polypropylene is its light texture, but its own hygroscopicity is very weak and it is almost non-hygroscopic, so the moisture regain is close to zero. However, its wicking effect is quite strong, it can transfer water vapor through the fibers in the fabric, which means that the socks containing polypropylene components have a very strong perspiration function. Moreover, since the strength of the polypropylene is very high, abrasion resistance and stretch resistance, the polypropylene-containing component is often seen in sports socks. [Sock Material - Viscose | Viscose Rayon] This is also a very common fiber component that can be seen on the label of some clothing's ingredients, usually abbreviated as Rayon, which is actually viscose. The expressions of merchants are often not consistent, and rayon, ice silk, etc. all refer to the same thing. Do not think that viscose is a non-natural product. In fact, viscose fiber is a fiber produced from cotton or other natural fibers. It is characterized by softness and elegance, and the addition of viscose to the textile can make the hand feel smoother and make the fabric shiny. Since the viscose is produced from natural fibers, the name and characteristics of the viscose produced by different natural fibers are different. [Sock Material - Tencel | Tencel] The popular TENCEL in the past few years is actually a kind of viscose fiber. Like Leica itself, it is a trade name of spandex. Tencel is actually a trade name. It is the trade name of LYOCELL fiber produced by the British company Acocdis. In China, it is registered as "Tiansi". Tencel is a brand new cellulose fiber produced by solvent spinning of wood pulp from coniferous trees. Its comfort is comparable to that of cotton, it has good toughness, silky touch and gloss, and good drape. Therefore, many knitwear like to use Tencel as raw material. Tencel is the first cellulosic fiber with a wet strength far better than cotton in the wet state. Because Tencel uses 100% pure natural materials and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, it fully caters to the needs of modern consumers and is called "green fiber in the 21st century." [Sock Material--Bamboo Fiber | Bamboo Fibre] In recent years, the relatively fashionable bamboo fiber is also a viscose fiber. The raw material of bamboo fiber comes from bamboo. Since the regeneration of bamboo is much faster than wood, it is more environmentally friendly in this contemporary industrialized production. Bamboo fiber fabrics are also soft and elegant, comfortable to wear, and wear-resistant, ball-free, moisture-absorbing, quick-drying, and breathable. It differs from cotton, wood and other viscose fibers in that it has good antibacterial properties and health care effects. Bamboo fiber contains an antibacterial substance called "bamboo", which has natural antibacterial, anti-mite and deodorant properties. In addition, the ultraviolet transmittance of bamboo fiber is 0.6%, which is 41.6 times that of cotton. It is a very good raw material for anti-UV fabrics."Antioxidant compounds in bamboo can effectively remove free radicals in the body, have anti-aging biological effects; contain a variety of essential amino acids, and bamboo cellulose, bamboo dense, pectin has the effect of moisturizing the skin and anti-fatigue; It can increase the microcirculation blood flow of the human body, activate tissue cells, and make the human body produce a warming effect, which can effectively regulate the nervous system and clear the meridians to improve the quality of sleep." Although these health effects are justified, they are usually a textile. The health benefits are actually very small. However, this does not prevent us from choosing bamboo fiber products to experience it, especially bamboo fiber socks. The foot environment in summer is usually hot and humid, and the good breathability and antibacterial properties of bamboo fiber socks make it the first choice for summer socks. [Sock Material - Modal / Modal | Modal] This is a very popular textile fiber in recent years, belonging to the class of viscose. Developed by the Austrian company Lenzing, the European eucalyptus is beaten and spun, 100% natural, naturally decomposed, and harmless to the environment and the human body. The fabric treated with meldale fiber and cotton and polyester blended fabric has silky luster, good drape, soft and smooth handfeel. There are many manufacturers who use to make home clothes. The addition of Modal to the ingredients of the socks makes the overall feel softer and more comfortable, and is also a very popular textile. [Sock Material - Hemp | Linen] Hemp clothing is very popular in this year's market and is almost ready to become a replacement for cotton and silk. The most common and most commonly used raw materials for linen garments in the Chinese market are flax and ramie. These two kinds are extracted from flax and ramie plants, which are very important textile fibers, and are called four major textile materials with cotton, wool and silk. Hemp fiber is soft and strong, and the high-density and high-density hemp fabric is lustrous, wear-resistant and has good heat dissipation performance, so it is very suitable for wearing hemp clothing in summer.

How to analyze a pair of socks Face yarn (cotton) + bottom yarn (spandex coated silk or nylon) + Luokou (elastic coated wire) (1) Types of surface yarns include (cotton yarn, polyester yarn, cotton yarn, acrylic yarn, wool and cotton or acrylic blended yarn size, chemical fiber yarn, etc.). The surface yarns are included in the thickness specifications (10, 20, 21, 32, 40, 60). The cotton yarn is divided into (combed cotton, combed cotton) ordinary thick cotton socks generally used carded cotton; male gentleman socks are generally combed cotton. (2) The type of bottom yarn includes (nylon polyester, nylon). The nylon polyester may include (2075, 3075, 4075, 2070, 3070, 4070) in terms of thickness and elasticity. Nylon may include (40D/2, 70D/2, 100D/2) and the like according to the thickness of the thickness. (3) The rubber band includes (nylon coated wire, polyester coated wire) rubber wire wrapped with nylon filament or polyester filament. The elastic ribs may include (90#, 100#, 140#, 180#) and the like according to the thickness of the elastic. There is also a spandex, called double-coated spandex. This spandex thread is very thin, very elastic, and can also be used as an elastic band. This type of spandex is several times more expensive than ordinary spandex and rubber. Therefore, a pair of cotton socks = cotton + spandex, the ratio of the yarn to the yarn in the socks weaved is: 75% to 25%. For example, the socks trademark is marked with: 72% cotton, 20% spandex, 5% nylon, 3% rubber, so the socks yarn is pure cotton yarn, we call it pure cotton socks.

Let's learn some basic knowledge for sock machine! There are many types of socks machines, which can be divided into single needle socks machine and double needle socks machine according to the classification of syringes. According to the organization structure of the socks, it can be divided into jacquard socks machine, embroidery socks machine, terry socks machine and so on. The socks currently worn, although the length, material, size and structure of the socks are different, the sections of the socks are roughly the same. An ordinary sock is mainly composed of the following sections: a sock, a sock, a heel , socks, socks, reinforcement ring, socks, holding the course. In order to meet the needs of the preparation of these different sections, the needle cylinder of the sock machine can be used for one-way movement and reciprocating motion, and has automatic control movements such as fast, slow speed and braided section transformation. The structure of the sock machine can be divided into the following parts: transmission part (with fast transmission wheel, slow transmission wheel, switch wheel, etc.), control part (with push plate, face plate, chain plate, large struts, small struts, Clutch, etc., braided part (with syringe, braided triangle, needle catcher, needle shifter, scissors, etc.), yarn pulling part (supporting creel, tensioner, guide shuttle, etc.), color mechanism part (optional) Needle roller, selector jack, jacquard, foot piece, jacquard thread guide, etc.), density adjustment part (total density adjustment screw, density adjustment frame, etc.). The characteristics of the sock machine. Weaving of the sock: When weaving the socks, some of the socks are woven on the rib machine in advance, and then weaving is started after the socks are placed on the knurling machine; some are woven directly from the sling on the sock machine. Weaving of the toe cap and the heel: The weaving characteristics of the sock are almost the same as the weaving of the heel. When the heel starts to weave, the jacquard roller stops working, the knitting needle of the weaving sock stops working, the needle reciprocates, the heel When we start weaving, the knitting needles of the woven socks are gradually reduced, which is called the needle collection. The number of needles specified in the craft is mainly called the first half of the heel; when weaving the back half of the socks, we participate. The number of needles in the woven heel is gradually increased, which is called needle placement, and the knitting needles at the bottom of all the socks are woven.

Before you brush off that wearing socks is no rocket science and choosing them is not such a big deal, listen up – their length, material, and type matters – a lot! Visually, of course, they need to be on point, and otherwise too. If you do not deal with them the right way, you might end up with calluses or aggravate the existing ones, cracks, and smelly feet (ugh- such a turn off!). And, needless to say, you will end up being people repellent. You might do it unknowingly, but that`s beside`s the point. Unassuming details like these make a world of difference, so let`s leave no stone unturned. Since, we are at it, we`ll dig deeper, one scroll at a time. Let`s go! 8 Different Types Of Socks With Names First, let`s look at the different types and how/when to use them. 1. Ankle Length Socks 2. Quarter Length Socks 3. Crew Length Socks 4. Mid-Calf Length Socks 5. Calf Length Socks 6. Knee Length Socks 7. Thigh High Socks 8. Slip On Paddings 1. Ankle Length Socks If you were wondering what to wear with your low cut shoes like loafers, casual shoes or just something to protect your feet, these are perfect. As the name goes, the ankle length socks cover your feet just till the ankles and are perfect for all your casual occasions. Also, these look sophisticated and tasteful. Perfect With – Informal and low cut shoes for sports, running, gym, etc. Meant For – Both men and women. 2. Quarter Length Socks Quarter length socks go a little above your ankles and cover till your shins. They give you good coverage and protect the back of your feet from blisters and shoe bites. Men use these for professional purposes. Women generally use these to protect their feet. Perfect With – Informal shoes – mostly for men for both formal and informal purposes. Women can wear them with their running shoes. Meant For – Men and women, depending on their need. 3. Crew Length Socks Crew length socks are used in winters and for outdoor physical activities like hiking, running, etc. These are about six to eight inches long, so depending on the length of your legs, they can go up to your calf muscles. They give excellent protection and coverage. Perfect With – Informal or running shoes – for physical activities and informal purposes. At home during winters. Meant For – Men and women, depending on their need. 4. Mid-Calf Length Socks Mid-calf length socks run up to your calf muscles, but do not ride over them completely like your calf length ones . These usually come in woolen material to keep your legs warm during winters, particularly for people who are involved in physical activities. These also come in sheer and net fabric for women. Perfect With – Running or informal shoes. Perfect for physical activities and informal purposes. At home during winters. Meant For – Men and women. 5. Calf Length Socks Calf length socks cover up to your calf muscles and a little below your knee. Usually, sports people and athletes wear these because of the protection they give. Perfect With – Running or sports shoes. Perfect for physical activities and high intensity outdoor workouts. Meant For – Mostly for men. 6. Knee Length Socks Knee length socks are used by women, usually under their boots, during winters. They act as a cushion and add an extra layer to keep the feet warm. These are used extensively in the aviation and hospitality industries as a part of the uniforms. Perfect With – Running shoes or boots. Great for physical activities and under boots in winters. You can also wear them at home during harsh winters. Meant For – Men and women. 7. Thigh High Socks These go above your knees. A very good idea for women to pair them with skirts. If you want to add a little funk to your outfit, you could also try the printed socks. The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about thigh high socks is Scottish men and women wearing them with their knee length skirts. Perfect With – Running or sports shoes and boots. Meant For – Both men and women. 8. Slip-On Paddings Slip-ons are thin and form a protective layer that is perfect for low cut loafers, ballerinas or shoes. Since not wearing socks is not an option (yes, your feet will stink), slip-on paddings are your go-to. They also protect you from shoe bites. These are a blessing in disguise – always keep a few pairs handy. Perfect With – Low cut loafers, shoes, and ballerina shoes. Meant For – Both men and women.

You may wonder what`s behind a beautiful pair of socks. Well, yarns. There are a whole bunch of yarns used for producing colorful socks, getting to know these yarns are relatively difficult, even for those in the socks industry. However, this page will give you an easy & quick guide on differnet sock materials. Generally, you only need to know 6 kinds of yarns, since 95% of the socks are manufacturered using these materials. Believe me, a man is tricking you if he is confusing you with something like:"The procedure of making socks is very complicated, you need to combine 10+ materials of yarns into one single sock, bla bla-"–just leave him. The 6 Sock Materials/Yarns Cotton–The most common fiber used in socks.A soft, natural fiber from cotton plant. It`s breathable and strong. Polyester–The most-used synthetic fiber. polyester is washable and resistant to wrinkles. Nylon–Produces more elasticity, nylon is stronger yet weighs less. Spandex–More durable, resistent to body oils, spandex can be stretched over 500% without breaking. Wool–Wool is the original easy care fiberm, naturally has wrinkle resistance, it breathes with your body. Wool keep your feet dry and warm. Bamboo–Softer than cotton, feels like silk, very durable. Different types of cotton Organic cotton–Grown with non-genetically modified plants, you know, organic! Mercerized cotton–A cotton yarn that is put through an additional finishing process(mercerizing) to provide great luster and softness to the yarn and to intensify dyed colors. Combed cotton–Cotton treated further to remove short fibers and impurities. The cotton is literally combed, leaving long, straight cotton fibers only. Combed cotton feel softer against your skin. Generally, combed cotton is more expensive than regular cotton. Modal cotton–Modal is a type of rayon made from beech tree fibers, the combination of cotton and modal feels more silky. Different types of wool: There are also different types of wool such as Sheep Goat Alphca Rabbit Among which sheep wool are mostly used. Price goes higher from sheep wool to rabbit wool, however, the quality of wool is typically determined by the length and diameter of fibers. Longer and finer fibers feels warmer and softer. Also, wool is naturally anti-microbial, and therefore odor resistant. Due to its excellent properties, people are willing to pay more for a wool socks. Please note: Now you know the basic 6 yarns in socks manufacturing, but a sock doesn`t contain them all, actually common socks are usually made up of 3 yarns: 75% cotton, 22% polyester/nylon, plus 3% of spandex. Please also note: The best way of learning about sock yarn materials is by touching and sensing, even pics displayed you cann`t tell which one is good or bad, but once you touch the fabric yourself, you can tell. Welcome to visit us in our socks factory so as to touch the yarns yourself. You can definitely outsouce in a local yarn market, too.

Socks are made by industrial socks circular knitting machine like RB-6FTP, RB-6FP, etc. The latest models for Chinese brand socks machine can knit Max. 16 colors on 1 sock. Most of socks machines are computerized and automatic. 1 worker can handle 10-15 sets socks machines at same time. Socks making process in socks making factory is quite complicated: First you have to design the socks, draw the pattern with socks design software and send it to the socks machine. Dye and acquire the raw socks yarn, set it on the machine. Start knitting - it usually takes a few minutes to knit one sock. The socks come out from the knitting machines are not finished product, it need to send to a sock toe linkinf machine in the factory for closing the sock toe. Set the socks on metal plates one by one and send it to a high temperature steaming machine and keep steam some time - this process help to set the shape of socks and also to kill bacteria. Sometimes the socks need to be putted into dry room because of steaming. Send the socks to packaging department.

Thousands of soldiers fighting in the trenches in France were badly crippled by `trench foot`, a fungus infection of the feet caused by standing for hours in cold, stagnant water without being able to remove wet socks or boots. Dry socks were important to the health of the troops; If untreated, trench foot could turn gangrenous. Before the time of antibiotics, it was necessary to amputate the infected part to save the life of the soldier. Trench foot could be prevented if the soldiers were able to dry their feet and change socks several times a day. Although it looks a bit like a tin can with a crank, the circular sock machine really did play a vital part in helping win the war. At the outbreak of World War One in 1914, commercial production of stockings was still not widespread. Most stockings were produced by hand for one`s own family or friends, or sold as a cottage industry. Only a lucky few had a home version of the circular sock knitting machine. While a fast hand knitter could produce a pair of socks in a week, a circular sock knitting machine in the hands of an experienced knitter could produce a pair in 40 minutes! A firm in Rockford, Illinois was the first company in the world to manufacture socks commercially, but by 1904 this firm produced only 5,400 pairs of sock a day. Once the need for socks for the troops was recognized, the home front mobilized. Each of the 7 American Red Cross Division was expected to provide 55,000 pairs of socks within three months for the war effort, plus mufflers, vests and gloves. The International Red Cross arranged for the purchase and distribution of wool and patterns to civilian knitters, set up knitting rooms and gave away circular sock knitting machines to home knitters who would commit to producing a minimum of 30 pairs of socks for the war effort. It requires 400 yards of yarn to produce one pair of socks. In September 1918 all American yarn retailers were ordered by the War Industries Board to turn over their stock of service yarn to the Red Cross.