Cozy socks are one of the pleasures of cooler days. Socks can be a simple way to add a playful touch to an otherwise subdued ensemble. They can be a sweet + useful gift or a necessary indulgence. Here in the USA, it is still possible to find socks made closer to home. (yay!) I hope this might also be the case elsewhere around the globe. This is a list of predominantly American sockmakers working to integrate as many of the following qualities as possible: natural materials with traceable origins, fair wages + durability (often backed by warranties or free repairs). Most of these socks do contain a bit of synthetic fiber for stretch + durability.
Zkano + Little River Sock Mill :: organic cotton grown, spun + dyed in the USA :: American wool :: made in Fort Payne, Alabama :: send back spent socks for recycling :: women's, men's + children's
Zkano + Little River Sock Mill :: organic cotton grown, spun + dyed in the USA :: American wool :: made in Fort Payne, Alabama :: send back spent socks for recycling :: women's, men's + children's
Solmate :: recycled cotton :: committed to zero-waste with creative reuse + recycling :: made in North Carolina :: free sock darning :: adults' + children's
Also consider knitting some socks, if you like. It's a great way to get some unique, 100% natural fiber socks. There are loads of patterns out there + lots are free. Save the leftover yarn for darning. :)
Also consider knitting some socks, if you like. It's a great way to get some unique, 100% natural fiber socks. There are loads of patterns out there + lots are free. Save the leftover yarn for darning. :)
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Above is just a portion of the impressive display of American socks at our local REI store...which includes the brands mentioned below. It's always great to be able to find fair things locally!
Farm to Feet :: 100% American supply chain (wool, nylon + spandex) :: made in North + South Carolina :: guaranteed for life :: returned socks will be recycled :: women's, men's + children's
Farm to Feet :: 100% American supply chain (wool, nylon + spandex) :: made in North + South Carolina :: guaranteed for life :: returned socks will be recycled :: women's, men's + children's
Darn Tough :: made in Northfield, Vermont from American + imported wool :: keep an eye out for majority wool fiber content :: lifetime guarantee :: women's, men's + children's
Wigwam :: made in Sheboygan, Wisconsin :: wool sourced almost exclusively from American growers + spinners :: keep an eye out for majority wool fiber content :: women's, men's + children's
Wigwam :: made in Sheboygan, Wisconsin :: wool sourced almost exclusively from American growers + spinners :: keep an eye out for majority wool fiber content :: women's, men's + children's
Vreseis :: Sally Fox's own Californian, organic cotton...spun + knit in North Carolina :: undyed, color comes from the biodiverse cotton grown :: unisex
Harvest + Mill :: organic cotton grown, spun + knit in the USA :: undyed, color comes from the biodiverse cotton grown :: men's + women's
Pansy :: organic cotton :: USA grown + made :: unisex
This post will be linked at the bottom of the ethical brands page along with a few other posts about fair items...for when they might be helpful. All lovely photos via links. Unlinked photos, mine.
Love,
Jane
Harvest + Mill :: organic cotton grown, spun + knit in the USA :: undyed, color comes from the biodiverse cotton grown :: men's + women's
Pansy :: organic cotton :: USA grown + made :: unisex
This post will be linked at the bottom of the ethical brands page along with a few other posts about fair items...for when they might be helpful. All lovely photos via links. Unlinked photos, mine.
Love,
Jane
