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.
Fil d'Écosse socks
Ensure your comfort right down to your toes with our selection of men's socks. Among this wide range of styles, you will discover classic and timeless pieces in fil d'Écosse or organic cotton with impeccable hold, light and modern linen textures for the summer season, as well as original and luxurious materials such as cashmere and wool to keep your feet nice and warm.
Fil d'Écosse
Fil d'Écosse yarn comes from cotton. This exceptional raw material that we have selected for our fil d'Écosse sock range is clean, white and long-staple. It is primarily harvested in Egypt, where cotton is of the highest quality. It is then sent to an Italian workshop specializing in the making of socks and working with the greatest fashion houses.
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The making of fil d'Écosse socks
The fiber is mercerized twice. It was John Mercer who originated this process, discovered in 1844. Moistened and stretched cotton fibers are passed through caustic soda, which causes them to swell and become cylindrical and uniform. The fabric then becomes more resistant, soft and supple. The socks are then hand-linked: they are knitted in the form of long tubes, one end of which is closed to form the sock. Linking consists of removing superfluous seams.
The heels and toes are reinforced to achieve a highly durable sock, particularly at these friction points. For an elegant and sophisticated look, we offer you caviar socks: two threads of different colors are knitted together and the colors blend, creating a faux-solid effect. This pattern allows you to subtly match your trousers to your socks.
Our tips for wearing your fil d'Écosse socks
For an elegant outfit, keep in mind that you should wear no more than three colors and that they should not be too bright. For example, similar shades such as sky blue and navy blue will pair perfectly with one bold color piece, but no more! The same applies to patterns on socks. Smaller patterns are less conspicuous, yet still original and chic.
- At work, pair your favorite suit with navy, black or brown socks. 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 occasion, treat yourself and match your socks to your trousers with a bit more fun! Go for more original patterns and bright colors.
- You can also match your fil d'Écosse socks with your leather belts or colored nubuck belts!
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A question about our collections?
Le fil d'Écosse est un coton de qualité supérieure qui a été mercerisé afin de renforcer ses fibres. Ce traitement lui apporte un aspect plus lisse, une légère brillance et une meilleure résistance dans le temps.
Les chaussettes en fil d'Écosse offrent un équilibre entre élégance et confort. Leur maille fine et leur toucher doux en font un choix privilégié pour accompagner des chaussures de ville ou des tenues plus habillées.
Elles sont appréciées pour leur finesse, leur respirabilité et leur durabilité. Le fil d'Écosse conserve également bien les couleurs et apporte un rendu légèrement satiné qui donne une finition plus élégante.
Oui, elles font partie des références classiques du vestiaire formel. Leur finesse permet de les porter facilement avec un costume et leur longueur assure une silhouette élégante, sans laisser apparaître la jambe.
Lavez-les sur l'envers à basse température pour préserver la qualité du coton. Évitez les températures trop élevées et le sèche-linge afin de conserver leur souplesse et leur tenue dans le temps.