Socks
Gauge and yarn — the two specs that decide fit, durability and feel underfoot.
Overview
Crew, ankle and athletic socks built on ribbed-cuff knit construction. Yarn blend (cotton vs. cotton-nylon-spandex) and knitting gauge determine stretch recovery and how the sock holds its shape wash after wash.
What's actually in the spec.
There's no honest single number to publish here.
Socks pricing varies too much by leather grade, hardware and volume for a general range to mean anything. Here's what actually makes up the FOB price, so you can read a quote line by line instead of taking a number on faith.
| Cost component | Share of FOB | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 50–65% | Yarn, knitting or weaving, dyeing, finishing |
| Trims & accessories | 5–12% | Labels, zips, buttons, thread, elastic, packaging |
| CM (cut & make) | 15–25% | Cutting, sewing, finishing, factory overhead |
| Wash / print / embroidery | 0–15% | Optional decoration — adds up fast |
| Factory margin & compliance | 8–12% | Audits, certifications, testing |
1,000+ pairs per style — higher than most categories due to knitting-machine setup
8–12 weeks from approved tech pack to ex-factory
What buyers ask about socks.
Why is sock MOQ higher than for tees?
Circular knitting machines are set up per style/colour combination, and that setup cost is only efficient at higher volume than cut-and-sew garments — it's a machine-economics constraint, not an arbitrary minimum.
Can a logo be knitted directly into the sock?
Yes — jacquard knitting builds a logo or pattern directly into the fabric structure during knitting, rather than adding it after, for a more durable result than embroidery on a small format.
Ready to cost your socks programme?
Send a reference and a target quantity — we'll come back with construction options, costing and lead-time the same day.