In-depth decryption of which details of a pair of sports socks affect performance-part two

In the second part, we continue to refine the hosiery process to see what other characteristics a pair of excellent sports socks have

The easiest way to achieve thickening of socks is the most well-known terry weaving method, which is commonly referred to as towel socks or terry socks. Terry socks must be thicker than ordinary flat socks. But there is still a lot to pay attention to how thick it is! Let's analyze it below:

Several factors that determine the thickness of loop stockings:

1 Terry height

This is easy to understand, the higher the pile, the thicker the thickness. Generally, the pile height is 3~4mm, and a few do 2~3mm in order to control the cost. Sports socks for badminton or high-thickness sports socks are generally required to be 5 mm. This is generally called high-terry in the factory, which is labor-intensive and wasteful, so high-quality sports socks are only used. If you need higher loops, you generally need to modify the hosiery machine. The use of special needles is more time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, except for a few big brand socks that require extremely high prices, such as the NBA's elite socks series may use Higher loops.

But I do not recommend blindly pursuing thick. Because everything is converted to a limit, for example, thickness represents wear resistance and friction resistance and shock absorption. However, if the thickness is more than one degree, the blind pursuit of thickness will bring about related problems such as too tight between the heels and the lack of feedback and freedom for dexterous movements due to the increased thickness between the heels.

Of course, in the context of the current lack of high-quality sports socks, many consumers still emphasize the need to be thick first, which is understandable.

2 Number of yarns

The yarn for knitting stockings is like we twisted hemp rope. It is definitely different whether two yarns are twisted into one strand or three yarns are twisted into one strand. This consumer is not noticeable. However, there is still an objective physical feel, and the three-knit terry socks are definitely more solid and heavier than the two-knit socks. The most intuitive understanding also knows that there is a one-third gap in raw materials. However, consumers cannot tell the difference between three yarns and two yarns without comparison.

Especially in the current environment dominated by online shopping, you can’t even see the real objects, but the "simu sports" socks insist on using three yarns, because the better quality is not visible, but the user will feel it, although he may do not know why.

3 Yarn count

What is the yarn count? Simple can be understood as the thickness of each yarn.

The yarn count of general sports socks is 32. The larger the number, the thinner the yarn, such as 40. The smaller the yarn, the thicker the yarn, such as 24.

But it is worth noting that the smaller the count, the thicker the yarn, the better. Why?

Because the thicker yarns are generally lower grade cotton yarns, to pull out high-count yarns (finer yarns), you need your raw materials to be good and fine enough. Therefore, high count yarns are highly respected in the home textile industry. Because of skin-friendliness, comfort is better and more delicate.

However, simu has tried 40 pieces on sports socks. It is indeed delicate, but 32 pieces may be the best balance point for sports socks.

4 Socks density

This parameter setting on the hosiery machine, generally the higher the density value, the tighter the socks, but this parameter is even more untouchable. Only by touching the texture and comparing it can you have a concept. It is impossible to buy online and look at the picture. Cognition.

Summary of the second part:

The thickness (density) of sports socks is mainly determined by the following four aspects: 1 pile height 2 yarn number 3 yarn count 4 socks density and other factors.

The above four parameters are difficult to make intuitive judgments when you see the real objects, so they cannot be perceived at all during the online shopping process.

But here I can introduce you to a quick method of judging the thickness of socks:

Thickness is highly subjective and requires experience and comparison to make judgments

But the weight is objectively marked

Therefore, to quickly determine the thickness (density) of a sock, directly ask the weight (gram weight), if you buy online, you can directly ask the customer service how many grams the sock weighs.

An approximate reference mark is given below. Note that the following are all naked weights of a pair of socks (excluding the weight of simple socks such as packaging and labels):

Ordinary flat socks (ordinary socks) 20~30g

Semi-terry socks (foot terry, flat or mesh surface) about 50 grams

50 grams is basically the threshold that can guarantee the basic quality of a pair of terry socks. Of course, there are many other factors. For example, some socks, especially some foreign trade stockings, have very long sock tubes, and the naked weight is 55 grams, but in fact, socks The tube occupies a large proportion. The really effective sock body is not as thick as imagined. A pair of boat socks or short socks just over the ankle of 55 grams may be very good.

By the same token, small size socks such as women's and children's socks can reach 55 grams and large size men's socks, such as men's sports socks that are suitable for more than 43 grams, the thickness is not a concept at all.

Simu’s classic protection sports socks can weigh more than 70 grams naked, which is a very good standard.

Here is also an example where the thickness cannot be judged:

The basic model of simu is about 55 grams ~ 60 grams naked, while the classic protection model exceeds 70 grams. But many customers think that the basic model is thicker, why?

Because the density of the basic model is not so large, it is more fluffy, and it seems to be thicker. Of course, the basic model is also very good, but from the weight, there is still a gap between it and the protection model.