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Development
The invention of a knitting machine in 1589 meant that socks
could be knitted six times faster than by hand. Nonetheless,
knitting machines and hand knitters worked side by side until
1800.
The next revolution in socks production was the introduction
of nylon in 1938. Until then socks were commonly made
from silk, cotton and wool.
Nylon was the start of blending two or more yarns in the
production of socks, a process that still continues.
Fabrication
Bare or ankle socks extend to the ankle or lower and are often worn casually or for
athletic use
Bare socks are designed to create the look of "bare feet" when worn with shoes.
Knee-high socks are sometimes associated with formal dress or as being part of a uniform
Over-the-knee socks or socks that extend higher (thigh-high socks) are today considered
female garments. They were widely worn by children, both boys and girls, during the late-
19th and early-20th centuries., although the popularity varied widely from country to
country.
Sizes
In the United Kingdom, a sock's size is similar to the person's
shoe size; for example, a foot that has a shoe size of 9 would
require a sock sized 8-10
In some other parts of the world socks are sized differently
than shoes. In the U.S. numerical sock size is the length of the
foot in inches, whereas shoe size is not
Sock lengths vary, from ankle-high to thigh level
Sports
Most sports will require some sort of sock, usually a tube
sock to protect one's legs from being scraped while
participating in sport activities
In basketball, tube socks are worn, and in lacrosse, mid-calf
socks are required
In football, knee socks are used. They are mostly to stop grass
burns.
Yarn Used for Socks
The standard yarn for men and children's socks has always
been wool.
used.
cylinder diameter.
The finished foot sizes range from 8 ½" to 11" at the leg
With non-stretch yarn, the sizes vary from 9 ½" to 12" foot
short -socks are also made with the leg length 7" to 9" and long socks
The normal leg length for stretch socks is 11" to 12 but short socks are
practically all men's half hose are made on circular-Foot wear machines
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