Mercerised cotton lisle socks
Scottish lisle thread is the name for a cotton fibre that has been mercerised. Mercerisation is a chemical process, invented by John Mercer in 1844. The cotton fibres are treated with leach.
The making of lisle cotton socks
Lisle cotton comes from cotton. This exceptional raw material that we have selected for our range of lisle cotton socks is clean, white, and long. It is mainly harvested in Egypt, where cotton is of high quality. It is then sent to an Italian workshop specialized in sock manufacturing that works with the finest fashion houses.
The fiber is then mercerized twice. John Mercer discovered this process in 1844. The moistened and stretched cotton fibers are passed through caustic soda, which makes them swell to become cylindrical and regular. The fabric will then be more resistant, soft, and supple. They are then linked by hand: they are knitted in the form of long tubes with one end closed to form the sock. Linking consists of removing unnecessary seams.
The heels and toes are reinforced to create highly durable socks, particularly in these friction points. For an elegant and sophisticated finish, we offer caviar socks: two colored threads are knitted together, blending colors to create a heathered effect. This pattern allows you to subtly match your pants with your socks.
Our tips for wearing your lisle cotton socks
For an elegant outfit, keep in mind that you shouldn't wear more than three colors (not counting shades) and that these shouldn't be too bright. For example, similar shades such as sky blue and navy blue will pair perfectly with one bright piece, but no more! The same goes for patterns on socks. Smaller patterns are less noticeable, yet still original and chic.
At work, pair your favorite suit with navy blue socks, black, or brown ones. Depending on your mastery of the color wheel, you can try bolder combinations and less common solid colors such as yellow or red. For a more casual event, have fun and match your socks to your pants with more personality! Go for more original patterns and bright colors.
You can also match your lisle cotton socks with your leather belts or nubuck belts! As the elegant and refined gentleman you are, you'll appreciate our weekly organizers for your lisle cotton socks arranged by patterns or color shades! All you'll need to do is pick from your weekly organizer to complement your outfit with the appropriate socks. It can also be an original and practical gift, ideal for your loved ones.