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 cotton thread socks
Cotton thread comes from cotton. This exceptional raw material that we have selected for our range of cotton thread socks is clean, white and long. It is mainly harvested in Egypt where the cotton is of high quality. It is then sent to an Italian workshop specialized in sock making and which works with the biggest houses.
The fiber is then mercerized twice. It's John Mercer who originated this process, discovered in 1844. The moistened and stretched cotton fibers are passed through soda, which makes them swell to become cylindrical and regular. The fabric will then be more resistant, soft and supple. They 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 obtain a very resistant sock, particularly on these friction points. For an elegant and sophisticated finish, we offer you caviar socks: two colored yarns are knitted together and the colors blend, creating a heathered effect. This pattern allows you to subtly match your pants to your socks.
Our advice for wearing your cotton thread socks
For an elegant outfit, keep in mind that you shouldn't wear more than three colors (not counting nuances) and that these shouldn't be too bright. For example, similar tones such as sky blue and navy blue will pair perfectly with a bright colored piece, but no more! The same goes for patterns on socks. Smaller patterns are less conspicuous, but still original and chic.
At work, accompany your favorite suit with navy blue socks, black or brown ones. Depending on your mastery of the color wheel, you can try more vibrant 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 fun! Opt for more original patterns and bright colors.
You can also match your cotton thread socks to your leather belts or nubuck belts in color! The elegant and refined man that you are will appreciate our weekly organizers for cotton thread socks arranged by patterns or color shades! All you have to do is pick from your weekly organizer to accompany your outfit with the appropriate socks. It can also be the original and useful gift, ideal for your loved ones.