Sock Production Processes
Every sock material requires a different production process to achieve the best print quality, color development, and finished appearance. Below is an overview of our standard workflows for polyester, cotton, nylon, and pigment-printed socks.
Polyester Socks
Step-by-step:
• Design Preparation – The artwork is finalized and prepared for production.
• Printing – The approved design is printed onto the socks.
• Drying & Color Development – The socks are dried and treated to develop and fix the colors.
• Packaging & Shipping – Finished socks are inspected, packed, and shipped.
Cotton Socks
Step-by-step:
• Pre-treatment—Immerse the socks in a pre-prepared sizing solution.
• Printing – The design is printed onto the socks.
• Steaming – The socks are steamed for color fixation. For cotton, steaming takes approximately 15 minutes.
• Washing – Excess paste and unfixed materials are washed out.
• Drying – The socks are dried.
• Packaging – Finished socks are packed for delivery.
Pigment Printing Process
Step-by-step:
• Pre-treatment – The socks are prepared for pigment printing.
• Printing – The pigment design is applied.
• Drying & Color Development – The print is dried and the color is developed.
• Final inspection and packaging can be arranged after this process as required.
Need Custom Socks?
Share your design, preferred material, and order quantity with us. We will recommend the most suitable production process and provide a quotation.
