As the days are growing longer and the temperatures are rising, we should begin to prepare our feet and for that, our socks wardrobe for the hot summer days. Whether during sports activities, out traveling or just on our way to work, we should always wear appropriate shoes and socks.
Sports shoes for hot weather conditions should be light weight and made of mesh like materials that allow a constant free flow of air to ventilate heat and moisture away from the skin thus preventing odor and the buildup of sweat which causes harmful bacteria to settle on the skin.
But even with the best shoes, if the socks are not adjusted for the weather, we may still suffer from these unwanted bacteria and moisture.
Good summer socks can vary in style from low cut, ankle style, no show socks to calf length crew socks. The style and length of the socks should be chosen according to the activity. Low cut socks are good for running and cycling while longer socks are good for long walks and hikes. It is recommended that the top part of the foot be knit into a mesh like layer which adds to faster moisture wicking and free flow of air.
The most important variable is the material of the socks, for this case there are quite a few materials available, some may argue that one is preferable to the other. This is up to the wearer to decide which material feels best for him/her. We can say that there is no one perfect material and different materials work better under different conditions.
Here is a break down of some good materials one should consider having in his sock wardrobe:
Coolmax®- Is in fact a type of high grade polyester that wicks away moisture and dries considerably faster than cotton and regular polyester. This material can be used in various mixes with cotton or on its own. In a mixture with cotton, it will act as a wicking agent; it will remove the moisture out of the cotton to the outer layer of the sock where it can dry quickly. This material is widely used in the sports industry in clothing as well and is known to keep the wearer cool and dry in almost any condition. Maxmega offers a wide range of Coolmax® socks for summer activities such as cycling socks, running socks and hiking socks.
Merino wool ¨C Although wool¡¯s connotation in the minds of many, leads us to think of thick winter socks it is in fact a superior natural fiber. Keeps warm in winter and cool in summer, very lightweight, wicks away moisture from the skin and dries quickly, it is arguably one of the best materials for sock making. Summer style socks in merino should be thin and lightweight, and preferably have a mesh zone on the top of the foot.. Jiyang sock has many years of experience in making merino wool socks for winter and summer. We can offer anything from low cut ankle socks to knee high ski socks, all in the highest quality merino wool.
Bamboo fiber- This is another natural material. Made of bamboo processed into a moisture wicking, fast drying, extremely soft (arguably softer than cotton) and naturally anti bacterial make this material perfect for summer socks. It also blends well with other material such as merino wool to give a good, balanced, strong material that can literally take a beating. As with other materials, it is best if the top part of the foot has a mesh zone for better air flow. Bamboo is naturally elastic so it keeps its shape well, even after many wash cycles. Jiyang socks can offer a wide range of bamboo socks form sports sock through kids socks to casual and dress socks.
