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Soccer Socks Production
A good football sock should be soft and comfortable, yet durable and resistant to tearing. It should fit snugly, grip well with the shoe, and prevent slipping during running. Additionally, it should effectively wick away sweat and allow air circulation to keep the feet dry and comfortable, enabling football players to maintain peak performance throughout the game.
Producing football socks isn’t difficult; just use our football sock manufacturing services. We produce socks and textiles for leading global brands both in Thailand and abroad, with a production capacity of over 10 million pairs per year, utilizing the latest technology and more than 700 machines.
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Production is divided into two categories:
- OEM: Manufacturing using the factory’s standard designs under the customer’s trademark.
- ODM: Manufacturing with design development according to customer specifications, exclusive to the customer.
What to Consider When Designing Football Socks?
When designing football socks with a factory, important factors include design, material selection, and other special features to create a product that meets the needs of both professional and amateur athletes who are passionate about exercise.
Design
Socks are essential for athletes during training and matches. Sports socks come in various lengths, from low-cut to knee-high. In football, two styles are particularly popular:
Long Football Socks
Long football socks typically extend below the knee or cover the knee. They are popular in matches among both professional and amateur football players because they help reduce the risk of leg injuries and provide coverage for shin guards.
Short Football Socks
Short football socks usually cover the ankle up to mid-calf. They are popular among those who play football for exercise or during basic skill training for professional athletes, such as running, dodging obstacles, and shooting goals.
Material
The purpose of choosing the right material for football socks is to help athletes perform at their best throughout the match. The material should be lightweight, highly flexible, durable, and resistant to tearing. Popular materials include:
Cotton
Cotton fabric is made from natural fibers, with cotton lint spun into yarn and woven. The quality varies based on the purity, alignment, and thickness of the yarn.
This fabric is soft, not rough, and excels at absorbing moisture and ventilating, making it ideal for outdoor activities. However, it is more expensive than other fabrics and tends to fade with frequent washing.
Polyester
Polyester is a synthetic fabric made from plastic (PET) as an alternative to natural fibers, yet it remains eco-friendly because it can be decomposed or recycled.
This fabric is commonly used for sportswear due to its lightweight, soft feel, good ventilation, easy care, and durability against bleach. It dries quickly and doesn’t absorb moisture, preventing mold growth. Additionally, it’s the only fabric that can be printed with high-quality patterns using sublimation printing.
Nylon
Nylon is a synthetic thermoplastic fiber known for its high durability, flexibility, and shape retention. It can support weight well, withstand movement and abrasion, making it popular for sports socks and football socks.
Spandex
Spandex, also known as Lycra or Elastane, is a synthetic fiber with high elasticity. It can stretch up to 5-7 times its original length and return to its original shape without deforming, maintaining its shape better than cotton. This lightweight fabric is excellent at wicking sweat, making it popular for sportswear or exercise clothing like leggings.
Blended Fabrics
Modern textile innovations have focused on enhancing fabric features. Some football sock brands use a blend of various fibers, such as cotton, nylon, and spandex, to achieve breathability, durability, and shock absorption during exercise.
Special Features
In addition to material and design, special features are another factor that makes football socks popular and loved by customers.
Good Ventilation and Sweat Absorption
Good ventilation and sweat absorption in football socks help keep athletes’ feet dry and comfortable, even when moving outdoors and sweating constantly. Many brands combine durable materials with heat-dissipating technology to make the socks suitable for all weather conditions, whether it’s sunny, rainy, or cold, without affecting performance.
Examples of special technologies used by major brands for sweat absorption and ventilation include Nike’s Dri-Fit and Adidas’ Climacool.
High Elasticity
Highly elastic football socks can stretch and return to their original shape without deforming, providing a snug fit without restricting movement. This allows football players to move and kick with precision, maintaining good performance.
Anti-Slip
Typically, when wearing sports shoes, there is some space between the foot and the shoe. For football players who need to move and change direction throughout the match, this can cause friction, leading to blisters or shoe bites. Excessive sweating can also cause the shoe to slip, leading to accidents.
Anti-slip football socks feature small rectangular silicone pads spread across the sole and top of the foot to help lock the foot securely in place, preventing slipping.
Seamless Design
Even a small seam can cause irritation or blisters when wearing football socks for a long time and moving constantly, whether during basic skill training or in a real match. Many brands therefore order seamless football socks from factories to avoid this issue.
Shock Absorption
Since football is played on hard surfaces and artificial turf, it often causes impact on the soles and ankles. Football socks with this feature usually have additional padding around the heel and toes to reduce impact during movement, providing comfort and reducing the risk of injury.
Compression
Some football sock brands offer support for the calves and ankles, improving blood circulation and reducing muscle fatigue. They also help reduce the risk of injury and prevent varicose veins.
Lightweight
Lightweight football socks focus on developing technology or blending fabrics to ensure the sock fabric isn’t too thick, allowing for comfortable wear and freedom of movement while running. Yet, they still provide effective shock absorption, protecting the feet from injury.
Left and Right Fit
Football sock factories can produce socks that fit both feet or are designed specifically for the left or right foot. In competitive matches, some players may prefer socks with a clear left-right distinction to ensure the best fit, allowing them to control direction accurately and maintain top performance throughout the game.
Why Choose Thai Sock for Football Socks Production?
If you’re looking for a football sock factory, Thai Sock is more than just a sock manufacturer. We offer a one-stop service from product design and packaging labels to material selection and product quality inspection before delivery.
Environmentally Friendly
Our football sock manufacturing facility integrates environmental management systems into all activities and production processes to meet international standards. This includes selecting environmentally safe materials, using non-hazardous chemicals, and minimizing unnecessary energy use and production waste, utilizing the most precise and efficient technology.
Fair Workforce Management
Our company is a member of and audited by external organizations in terms of workforce management, environment, and safety. We participate in the Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP), Higg Index, are SEDEX members, and are committed to ZDHC, a globally recognized standard. Additionally, we support continuous learning and skill development for our employees.
Quality Control
Our football sock factory has over 700 machines, with the latest technology always being updated. We have quality control procedures from selecting internationally standardized and safe materials to testing each imported lot in the lab, including colorfastness tests, yarn tests, shrinkage tests, and abrasion tests.
Product Safety
The materials used in our football sock factory meet international standards, are safe for the skin, and comply with RSL (Restricted Substances List) regulations.
Production Conditions with Thai Sock
Production conditions are as follows:
- Domestic Orders: Minimum order of 500 pairs per color/design, sample cost of 1,000 THB, with 50% payment before production and 50% before delivery.
- International Orders: Minimum order of 500 pairs per color/design, with a minimum shipment of 1,000 pairs, sample cost of 150 USD per color/design, with 40% payment before production and 60% before delivery or L/C at Sight 100%. We can trade in FOB, CIF, DDP or DAP terms.
How to Order Soccer Socks with Thai Sock
To order student socks from Thai Sock, follow these steps:
- Fill Out the New Customer Form: Provide personal and contact details, such as name, phone number, and email, along with design drafts and pricing expectations.
- Agree on Pricing and Production Terms: Our sales team will contact you with details and conditions for student sock production.
- Sample Production: Takes approximately 14-20 days for standard materials.
- Start Production: For small orders with available materials, production takes about 30-45 days.
- Delivery: Domestic delivery takes 3-5 days.
Note: Minimums and timelines may vary with special materials or processes.
What Do You Get When You Order Soccer Socks from Thai Sock?
OEM
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ODM
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Your Soccer socks will be ready to hit the market and capture your target audience, helping you become a top brand!
