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Sign in to savethumb|A hand-knitting|knitted sock thumb|Argyle (pattern)|Argyle socks A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle or some part of the calf. Some types of shoes or boots are typically worn over socks. In ancient times, socks were made from leather or matted animal hair. Machine-knit socks were first produced in the late 16th century. Until the 1800s, both hand-made and machine-knit socks were manufactured, with the latter technique becoming more common in the 19th century, and continuing until the modern day.
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A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet that typically covers the ankle or part of the calf and is often worn under shoes or boots. Socks have been made for centuries, evolving from ancient leather and animal hair versions to machine-knitted designs that became standard from the 1800s onward.
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- Etymology
- History
- Footwraps
- Fabrication
- Types and styles
- Toe socks
- Business and dress socks
- Crew socks
- Low cut socks
- Egyptian socks
- Sports socks
- Thermal socks
- Diabetic socks
- Non-slip socks
- Smell
- Solutions
- Animal attraction
- Other uses
- Sizes
- Religious significance
- Christianity
- Islam
- Other uses of the word and slang
- See also
- References
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thumb|A hand-knitting|knitted sock thumb|Argyle (pattern)|Argyle socks A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle or some part of the calf. Some types of shoes or boots are typically worn over socks. In ancient times, socks were made from leather or matted animal hair. Machine-knit socks were first produced in the late 16th century. Until the 1800s, both hand-made and machine-knit socks were manufactured, with the latter technique becoming more common in the 19th century, and continuing until the modern day.
One of the roles of socks is absorbing perspiration. The foot is among the heaviest producers of sweat in the body: it can produce over of perspiration per day. Socks help to absorb this sweat and draw it to areas where air can evaporate the perspiration. They also protect shoes, a more expensive, durable, and frequently reworn foot covering, from perspiration, extending their life.