TextileGlossary.com

What is "Sock" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 09-Feb-2023 (9 months, 22 days ago)
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sock
A sock is a baglike covering for the foot and/or lower leg, which is designed to:

ease chafing between the foot and footwear
keep feet warm

absorb sweat from the feet.

Sock lengths vary, from covering only the foot, to knee level.
Socks are usually made from cotton, wool, or nylon.
Sock
hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

  • windsock: a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind
  • hit hard

  • Some other terms

    Some more terms:

    Natural Vegetable Fibers: The Cradle of Textile ManufacturingThe Origins and History of Natural Vegetable FibersNatural vegetable fibers, a pivotal material in textile manufacturing, have a history...
    In textile production, "thick and thin" refers to a specific type of yarn or fabric that intentionally exhibits variations in thickness throughout its structure. This deliberate irregularity creates...
    In the context of leather, "tooling" refers to the process of decorating or embellishing the surface of leather using various tools and techniques. Tooling leather involves creating intricate...
    Decorative trim is a type of textile embellishment that is used to add visual interest and texture to clothing, home decor items, and other types of textiles. It is typically made from a variety of...
    Super 40
    The Super grading system is used to grade the quality of wool fabric. The higher the number, the more yarn is packed in per square inch, therefore all things being equal a super 120s yarn is better...

    Add a definition

    Add a definition for a textile term that you know about! Send us an email & tell us:
    • The term you want to define
    • Its definition in 500 words or less
    • Attach an image if necessary.
    • Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!

    Companies for Sock:

    If you manufacture, distribute or otherwise deal in Sock, please fill your company details below so that we can list your company for FREE! Send us the following details:
    • Company name
    • Company address
    • Attach a logo, if necessary.
    • Optionally, tell us about yourself in 200 words or less!

    (s) 2023 TextileGlossary.com Some rights reserved. • Sitemap