Unfortunately, nowadays most men socks are too short. They can destroy your look, because they usually slide down throughout the day, so a part of your hairy leg can be revealed. That’s why it’s better to buy over-the-calf socks (i.e. Continue reading Over-the-calf socks
High quality socks usually feature hand-linked toes, i.e. their toe areas are smooth, and their toe seams are flat. As a result, socks with hand-linked toes are more comfortable than other socks, though some men don’t notice the difference. Anyway, Continue reading Hand-linked toes
Mercerized cotton (or mercerised cotton) is a cotton yarn, which underwent a special treatment called mercerization. As a result of this treatment, yarns become smoother, silkier, stronger and easier to dye. According to Alexander Kabbaz, mercerization is obligatory if a Continue reading Mercerized cotton and Fil d’Ecosse
Extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton) is a cotton with fibres longer than 1,375 in. (34,925 mm). There are several varieties of ELS cotton: Sea Island, Egyptian, Pima / Supima. Fabrics made of ELS cotton are finer, smoother and feel nicer Continue reading Extra-Long Staple Cotton
Pima is an extra long staple cotton grown in the United States (Arizona, California, Texas, New Mexico), Peru, Australia and Israel. The length of its fibres can vary from 35 mm. (1 3/8 in.) up to 40-42 mm. Fabrics and Continue reading Pima and Supima Cotton
Egyptian cotton is a quite vague term today. In the strict sense, it’s a long and extra long staple cotton grown in Egypt – in the relatively small area around the mouth of the Nile. However, some brands use this Continue reading Egyptian Cotton
Sea Island is a very rare cotton variety grown in the Caribbean Islands (West Indies). The share of Sea Island cotton in total cotton production is about 0,0004%. It has extra long fibres (45-50 mm), and it’s very expensive. However, Continue reading Sea Island Cotton