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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Socks Used for Different purposes (END USE OF SOCKS)

Slipper Socks
These socks used for casual purpose.

Medical Socks
These Socks used in the medical such as for heeling the wounds, controlling diabetic, weight loss purpose.

Tube Socks
These types of socks do not have heel they are longer in length and looking like a tube shape. These socks used by athlete and for casual wear.

Crew Socks/ Work Sock / Boot Sock
These provide coverage up-to mid calf and may be worn straight-up, cuffed or scrunched. They are available in different sizes “ribs” or textures and may be modified as a work sock or boot sock by adding extra reinforcement and cushioning for extra protection in heavy-duty shoes.

Cuff Socks
These provide coverage between the ankle and calf and may come in a single cuff, turned over three times or turned over to show terry loop construction. They can be worn year-around especially with shorts & dresses, and wear well with all type of shoes except ladies dress.

Ankle Crew Socks/ Quarter Socks
These cover the foot up to the ankle and wear best with athletic & casual shoes.

Footie Socks / Low Cuff Sock/ Lo Cut Socks
These cover the foot, stopping below the ankle. They are popular in hot weather and are sometimes embellished with stripes or logo. They wear best with athletic & casual shoes.

“No Show” Socks
These are covered by a shoe for a “no socks” look. They are popular in hot weather.
Anti-Bacterial Socks
This durable finish is added to socks to control the growth of odor-causing bacteria. It usually will not wash out for the life of sock.

Support Socks
Supports socks are made of nylon & polyester with nylon & elastic fiber added to give support to the leg & foot to reduce fatigue.

Terry or Cushioned Socks
Terry fabric is used in socks for increase cushioning. It is used mostly in foot of the sock and can be full or half terry around the sock.

Thermal Socks
These types of socks are used in the winter, the raw material used for the manufacturing of such type of socks required heavy acrylic, wool, polypropylene or a blend of fibers.

Material Used in socks manufacturing:
Quality of raw material and knitting type and construction are the main parameters concern with the comfort and performance. For the manufacturing of socks there are number of fibers available and used according to the customer and end use purpose. The Raw material used for socks manufacturing are among the following fiber types many type of fiber content / mix blends: Cotton, Coolmax, Merino Wool, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester, Lycra, Sulcool, Elastic, Ring spun Yarn, Combed Yarn, Melange , Twisted Yarn, Polypropelene, Regenerated yarn and many more

Website of RY International - Socks Hosiery Manufacturer

Socks Manufacturing Process

Introduction: Socks
Socks is type of cloth manufactured by the knitting technique, it covers the foot and leg complete or partial. There are many types of socks used for casual, sports and medical purposes. Socks make your foot comfortable and warm. Socks are available in various colors, sizes and materials.

Raw Material is very important quality and performance factor in Socks. when choosing, buying and manufacturing the socks the two parameters are kept in mind 1.health conditions and 2.allergies problems of user because e.g. some fibers are beneficent for patients (diabetic) and some may cause the allergy problem, some fibers give benefit for a particular time periods and beyond that will cause health problems. One thing should be keep in mind when selecting material and designing socks structure is that the blood circulation does not effected or resisted. Weather and the season conditions are also under consideration when buying or manufacturing socks. The socks outlook is also an important part of sock selection, because the overall appearance of socks make comfortable to the user.

Sock manufacturing stages
Manufacturing of socks start with the manufacturing and preparation of Raw material i.e cotton and synthetic yarn but these can be purchased from and out sources and the with the knitting the socks processing is started then with the series of process given below.

•Knitting
•Seaming
•Wet Finish
•Board Pairing
•Packaging

Knitting
Now a days high tech circular knitting machines are used having a series of knitting needles in a cylinder formation. The yarn packages are placed on the creel portion and fed according to the pre-designed program through the fed system of machine (machines have 2-4 fed systems). The vertical rows of stitches are called Wales, the rows are called courses.

The knitting is the primary step in quality process. Socks are checked at/ from the knitting machine. Before the knitting process is start it is ensured that the raw material selected is of the desire quality and the yarn fed in the creel portion is according to the pre-define program and pattern of knitting after the few samples prepared the grey socks is inspected to meet the requirement such as size, no of wales & courses heel & foot stretch ribs pattern etc

Seaming
The second processing stage of socks is the seaming after the knitting the grey (un-seamed) socks are moved in the seaming section where the front portion of socks is seamed according to the requirement. For the seaming the synthetic yarn is used according to the customer requirement.

Today’s modern technology saves the time and increase the rate of production now a days the machine available for the seaming are completely modern where the socks are automatically turn inside out and vice versa. Before the seaming the socks is pre-turned so that the seam is properly applied on the socks and the appearance of the seam should me inside the socks. When the seam is applied then for the quality purpose the quality auditor is available to verify the seam quality such as the yarn used for the seam is according to the requirement, the thickness of the seam is also checked for the comfort and the finally the appearance of seam whether it is properly align or not because there is a clip (particular knit area where the seam is applied) and in last the machine again turn inside out of the sock.

Wet Finish
After the seam the sock is now in its actual shape in which it should be, now the seamed socks are ready for the application of the wet-finish and therefore brought in the finishing department. Application of wet-finish based of the many steps, these steps vary according to the material and end of the socks.

Now the socks are washed for removing the knitting oils and the waxes applied during the spinning and knitting stages. Scouring and bleaching is also carried out so that the socks should be properly cleaned and does not cause any shade problem during the dyeing and color matching. There are many other axillaries used such here softeners, and antimicrobial finishes according to the quality and customer requirement. Some Socks are prepared from the dyed yarns with a particular pattern therefore it is also kept in mind during the processing that the dyes and chemicals used should not fade out the shade of dyed yarns. Temperature is also important factor I this regard.

Board Pairing
After the application for the finishes the socks are ready to bring in the next section that is Boarding and pairing. Boarding is a process in which socks are put on the hot metal foot frame according to the size and passed through the steam so that the final finished look is given to the socks with not creases on it surface. After the socks boarding the socks are paired and ready for the packing but before the packing a final inspection of the paired socks is carried out so that the proper quality is delivered to the customer.

Packaging
Finally the socks pair is moved for the packing, it is carried out according to the customer demand and style. Finally the socks are ready for the shipment.
I hope you have enjoyed the Making of socks.

Website of RY International - Socks Hosiery Manufacturer

Monday, October 18, 2010

What is socks?

Socks clothing covers the foot and/or the lower leg. Socks keep your feet warm and designed to ease abrasion between your foot and footwear. Usually socks are used with footwear that covers the whole foot, such as sporty shoes, boots or dress shoes.

Socks usually come in various colors, materials, and sizes. They may cover only the foot or go right up to the knee with its variation in lengths. Different kind of socks include just-below-the-knee socks, knee high socks, crew socks, mid-calf socks, bare socks, toe socks, quarter socks, lo cut socks, and No show Socks.

Material is an important factor in Socks. You will be surprised at how many types of socks are available in the market. Do not get confused; just do a little research about the sock materials available and their dynamics. It will surely make you comfortable while wearing socks if you know which of distinct materials such as cotton, mercerized yarn, coolmax, nylon, polyester, acrylic and wool are suitable for you.

The health conditions and allergies are two key factors which should be taken in mind when choosing your socks or buying them for your family. A certain sock material may cause allergies. For diabetic and sensitive feet, you can opt for diabetic socks - these are specially designed for people who have foot related problems related to diabetes. The material used keeps the circulatory movements under control by providing a support to your feet. Remember that improper socks can cause serious foot aches and itching; hence, you have to be very careful when you go to the department store to buy your socks.

It is also important to consider weather and the season when buying socks. You will want cotton during summer, while woolen socks or polyesters are good during cold weather and winter.

Lastly the socks color plays an important part in your overall appearance. They can make you look good or can also ruin your overall appearance. The socks with light shades will be a better option in summers but socks with the bright and warm colors should be chosen during winters.

Website of RY International - Socks Hosiery Manufacturer

Saturday, April 18, 2009