Socks are worn by everyone, right? So everyone at some point has worn socks that were uncomfortable for some reason. Too tight, sock marks, itchy, rough, make your feet sweaty or just tear ever so quickly, these are all kinds of bad socks. So what makes a good comfortable sock?
At Happy Bits we decided upon a funny line of socks. We have outrageous designs (some of which cross the line), funny socks, funky socks and even bamboo sock gifts. But we're not all fun and games! We're kind of serious about sock quality too! So we decided to go all out on our quest to make the most comfortable funny socks ever. Here’s each thing we did to build the ultimate socks.
🧵 Materials
Let’s put it out there, companies choose materials based on their cost, not necessarily what's most comfortable. Most socks are made from synthetic materials which are harsh for your skin/body and don’t feel the most comfortable. Wool is itchy and cotton makes feet sweaty. We choose bamboo, it’s simply the best all round material. Super soft, breathable and has antibacterial and anti-odour qualities. We gave our full range bamboo, job done.
Most brands tend to use a lower % of bamboo in their socks, so we just used more. More bamboo means higher quality!
🧦 Seamless? What’s seamless?
Where the lining meets on some socks you get clumps of material, seams! They dig into your skin, rub on your shoes and cause irritation. We got rid of them, simply seamless sailing all day long.
🧠 Double Layered Design
Here’s where things get clever. Bamboo is super soft, right? It’s cloud-level comfort but that could mean your toes come out to play (your socks tear if you don’t get my lame jokes). We helped eliminate this issue as much as possible by giving Happy Bits socks 2 layers of premium bamboo. Stronger, softer, simpler and err warmer too, of course!
✨ Neat Internal Stitching
Have you ever turned a sock inside out and been met with a mess of threads? Not with ours. We use clean, internal stitching so the inside is just as smooth as the outside. No itching, no rubbing, no toenail pulls.
🧦 Soft Cuff – No More Sock Strangulation
The top part of the sock that leaves you a mark usually? Yeah.. that’s the sock cuff. Some cuffs leave marks or worse, cut off circulation. Ours are made with a soft cuff design to stay up your legs without digging into them. It’s all thanks to a special stitching method and elastic balance that gently hugs your leg. Genius, I know!
🧵 200 Needle Count – Hello, Detail
Most socks are made with 144 or 168 needles. Ours? A 200-needle construction, a level of detail and density you’ll only find in high-end socks. This means finer patterns, smoother texture, and an overall luxury feel that generic socks just can’t match.
Only one or two sock companies in the UK combine this level of precision with bamboo fabric and we’re one of them. Although we still think ours are the best!
🦶 Reinforced Toe & Heel
These are the high-impact zones that wear out first in most socks. You know where you get holes and it’s all worn? Yep, there! We’ve added extra reinforcement to both the toe and heel to keep them stronger for longer, without sacrificing softness or stretch.
🌱 Premium-Grade Bamboo
So all this bamboo talk but where do you find the best bamboo and how do you make sure the bamboo material we use is the best? So let’s say we were super picky about our bamboo. We sourced many farms to make sure we found the best in the business. Country by country, farm by farm until we found the best. Certified premium bamboo at your command!
So, What Does That All Mean for Your Feet?
It means fewer blisters, less sweating, no sagging, less itching, and a sock that genuinely lasts while still making you laugh with our cheeky designs and keeping you as fashionable as we can.
We’re not claiming to be the only brand with smart features, but we are confident that the combination of high-performance materials, advanced construction and the fact we used every other company going as a benchmark to build our socks means Happy Bits are in a league of their own.
Try Them!
If you’ve never thought about sock science before, now’s the time. You don’t need to suffer through subpar socks any longer. Try Happy Bits and feel the difference yourself, one comfy, bamboo-filled step at a time.