Going back to the Stone Ages, around 5000 BC, the first ‘socks’ that our cavemen ancestors wore probably looked nothing like what we have today. There aren’t any socks left over from that time but we have some clues as to what they might have looked like from cave paintings and archeological finds. It seems like these rudimentary socks were made from animal skins and pelts tied around the ankle. Fast forward to the 2nd century AD，the first woollen socks to be discovered were unearthed at Vindolanda in Northumbria. They are a child-sized pair made from woven wool cloth meant to protect against the rough British weather. Also around that time, the first knit socks were being made in Ancient Egypt. The earliest known surviving pair of knitted socks, made with a technique called naalbinding, dates from 300 – 500 AD and was found at Oxyrhynchus on the Nile in Egypt. The socks feature split toes and are designed to be worn with sandals. In 1938. The strength and elasticity of socks made from cotton-nylon blends led to a natural step forward in manufacturing. This blend is even used today Later on, elastane was added to the blend to give socks extra flexibility and make them fit a wider range of wearers. Today, many sock factories do custom socks with just a few steps. Custom socks with a design or a pattern are produced by a sock manufacturer. If you’d like to have your personalized socks, you’d better to choose an expert who works with good machines. Some experts suggest you’d better choose woven socks if you prefer quality. Also, you will have the best result if your design is entirely woven in the sock.
