Socko
The Carlyle 100% Recycled Teal Fleck Socks Made Of Cotton Mix
DESCRIPTION
Socko are pioneers of the long lasting, sustainable sock. These UK made socks have been carefully crafted from 100% Global Recycle Standard materials. ECONYL® regenerated nylon provides strength and stretch.
Socko is a female-led, purpose-led micro brand. Founder Emma Matthews is on a mission to extend the active life of clothing by re-teaching the lost art of darning. So alongside every pair of Socko socks you will receive a swatch of yarn and a darning needle.
FIT
Socko socks are unisex and come in 3 different sizes. If you are between sizes, Socko recommends going down a size.
SPEC
Classic rib sock
Reinforced heel and toe for durability
Free mending kit with every pair
MATERIAL
Made with 100% GRS certified materials
37% Recover™ recycled cotton
48% Recycled polyester
11% ECONYL regenerated nylon
1% Roica Eco-Smart™
3% Other fibres*
*A small percentage of other fibres may be identified as the yarn is made from waste
CARE
Machine washable at 30°
DELIVERY
Free UK delivery 3-5 working days from dispatch
Look behind
these
socks
Strong points
100% Global Recycle Standard materials
Female-led, purpose-led micro brand
Made in the UK
People
Socko is a female-led, purpose-led micro brand. Emma Matthews set up the brand with the goal to connect how she spent her working day with a positive impact on others.
In keeping with this approach Emma has built a close relationship with a family owned sock manufacturer in Leicester, UK. Emma visits them at least twice a year and knows the team by name - from Kelly the knitter, to Caroline the linker, to Liz the woodturner!
Planet
Socko are pioneers of the long lasting, sustainable sock.
These Socko socks are made with 100% Global Recycled Standard certified materials. Using recycled materials is normally less energy intensive than making new materials from scratch.
As much as Socko would like to make a 100% cotton sock free of manmade fibres, they have found that blending some man-made fibres is in fact a more sustainable option in terms of improving durability. Each Socko stitch has a nylon component for added durability and this is doubled at the heel and toe, which get the most wear. Socko’s regenerated nylon is sourced from fishing nets, carpet and other post-consumer waste!
To complete their 360 approach every pair of Socko socks is accompanied by a mending kit; which includes a needle and thread, as well as 3-step darning instructions to encourage repairing or reinforcing rather than throwing away.
Areas for development
As a purpose-led micro brand Socko have done an exceptional job of crafting a truly ethical and sustainable pair of socks. Socko is a new brand on Brothers We Stand and we’re currently waiting on Emma to let us know where she sees areas for development.
Suppliers
Yarn: Global Recycled Standard certified
Knit: Leicester, UK