High quality Pima cotton combined with stretch yarns for comfort and shape ensuring that each pair is held to the highest standards.
Sock Panda socks are mainly produced in Peru or Colombia by family run factories with high standards; from quality, social and environmental perspective.
We collaborate closely with our production partners making regular visits.
Pima cotton is an ultra-soft fabric that incorporates long cotton fibers. Most types of cotton use relatively short fibers, but Pima is one of a few kinds of cotton that are considered to be extra-long staple (ELS) cotton, which means that they are composed of fibers that are longer than 34 millimeters.
Along with the other varieties of ELS cotton, Pima fabric is made from a specific type of cotton plant called Gossypium barbadense . This type of cotton is only found in tropical areas, and it is highly susceptible to frost damage. It grows as a small tree with bright yellow flowers that yields unusually long cotton fibers.
The length of the fibers in the processed yarn is important for high quality. The longest fibers are found in ima cotton which is renowned for its superior fiber length, strength, and consistency. Peruvian Pima cotton makes the softest, finest socks you will ever experience.
Perfect for those who suffer from allergies or those with sensitive skin
A strong yarn must be woven as tightly as possible in order to achieve maximum durability and quality. CNC-controlled knitting machines tightly knit our socks, guaranteeing long-lasting, high-quality products.
Socks undergo much greater stress in the heel and toe area than in the rest of the sock, so thicker yarns are used here or the yarn is worked multiple times during the knitting process.
The color, fabric and fit of our socks are regularly tested in person by the production manager.
Zero Defects Policy:
°We strive for AQL 1.0.
° Our process incorporates 100% visual inspections.
° We have one of the lowest AQL in the industry.
Comprehensive Quality Control in all our products and follow the following testing methods:
-THA Martindale Abrasion Method Testing.
-Garment pilling tester: Testing Method: ASTM D 4970-07.
- Stretch properties: Testing Method ASTM D2594 - 04 - 2008 e2.
-Colorfastness to Laundering: Test: AATCC 61-2007.
-Colorfastness to Non Chlorine Bleach: Test: AATCC 172-2007.
-Colorfastness to Crocking, wet and dry: Test: AATCC 8-2007.
-Colorfastness to Perspiration: AATCC 15-2007.
The Sock Panda looks for ideas everywhere to create new sock concepts. The creative process includes inspiration, artwork, graphic design, color and yarn selection as well, as the creation of samples to ensure an amazing final product. We are proud of our unique Sock Panda designs.
Finally, the Sock Panda works each day to fulfill orders immediately from our Sock Shop store in Culver City, California to get you your socks as soon as possible. We handle all our own customer service and personally package each order. This allows us flexibility and accountability.
