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Work Socks — Bulk Manufacturer for Workwear Brands
Heavy-duty work socks for workwear brands, distributors and safety-equipment suppliers: reinforced heel and toe, high cotton content, terry cushioning and colours that survive industrial laundry.
What this category is really about
Work socks are bought on cost per wearing, not cost per pair. That means the yarn content, the heel reinforcement and the abrasion resistance matter more than the label. We build to the wearing standard first and the price point second — and say so when the two cannot coexist.
Three ways to buy work socks
Same construction, different level of involvement. Pick the route that matches your business.
Buy it as it is
Ready constructions, mixed colourways, tiered pricing and low entry quantities. Fastest route to stock on a repeat cycle.
Get Wholesale Pricing → Private labelPut your brand on it
Your logo knitted or printed, your labels, hangtags, barcodes and retail packaging — on a construction that already works.
Start Your Private Label → OEM / ODMBuild something new
Your own yarn, structure, silhouette and size grade — developed from artwork, a reference sock or a blank page.
Discuss Your Project →Recommended styles for this wearer
These styles are produced for adjacent categories and adapt directly to this one — change the yarn, the gauge, the colourway or the packaging and it becomes your product.
Merino Wool Hiking Socks
Full-cushion merino for outdoor brands and cold markets.
Fleece-Lined Winter Socks
Maximum warmth at a sharp price point.
Combed Cotton Everyday Crew
The volume driver: soft, sturdy, price-sharp basics.
Cushioned Performance Crew
Terry-cushioned crew built for teams, gyms and brands.
Specification quick reference
| Constructions | Boot crew, mid-calf, knee-high, welly, thermal-lined |
|---|---|
| Materials | High-cotton blends, wool blends, aramid-touch and acrylic options |
| Gauge range | 84N – 144N |
| Reinforcement | Nylon-reinforced heel and toe, double-rib cuff, terry full-foot cushioning |
| MOQ | From 1,000 pairs per colourway; 3,000 for volume basics |
| Branding | Printed or knitted logo, size colour-coding, industrial-laundry-safe labels |
Customisation options
Not sure which construction fits?
Tell us the market, the price point and the wearing condition. We will recommend a construction rather than sell you the most expensive one — and we will say plainly when a price point is not achievable at the quality you have asked for.
Why buyers place the first order here
MOQ that matches a test run
From 500 pairs per design for knitted styles, and mixed sizes count towards the same design. That is low enough to test a market before committing to a container.
Branding from the first order
Jacquard logos, printed all-over designs, embroidery, woven labels, hangtags, barcodes and retail packaging are all available at entry quantity.
Freight and documents handled
FOB Ningbo / Shanghai · CIF · DDP to your warehouse, with CO, Form E and market certificates prepared by our documentation team.
One contact, start to finish
The person who quotes your order is the person who reports on it during production. No handover to a call centre.
Proof
See how this works in practice
Three anonymised programs show what a first order looks like in the real world — including the awkward bits like packaging deadlines and colour approvals.
Read the case studies
Frequently asked questions
What is your MOQ?
500 pairs per design & colourway for knitted styles and 1,000 pairs for sublimation-printed styles. Mixed sizes count towards the same design. Volume basics such as a combed cotton everyday crew sit at 3,000 pairs per colour because the price point needs a longer run.
How fast are samples and what do they cost?
Pre-production samples ship 7–10 days after tech-pack approval, by express, with a spec sheet. The sample fee is quoted per style and refunded in full once the bulk order is placed. Revisions are free until you approve the sample.
Do you own the factory that produces our order?
No — and we are deliberately clear about it. SOXMILL is the brand and the sourcing entity of Beijing Haifu Supply Chain Co., Ltd. Production runs through a network of partner mills in China that we audit and qualify before a single order is placed. We hold the specification, the QC chain, the documentation and the commercial responsibility. That is the part most buyers actually care about: somebody accountable when something goes wrong.
Which certifications apply to your production?
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, ISO 9001:2015, BSCI, SMETA 4-Pillar. Materials include GOTS organic cotton · RWS merino wool · GRS recycled polyester · bamboo, modal, combed and mercerized cotton · wicking polyamide blends. Certificates are shared on request, and third-party audits by SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas are welcome before shipment.
What is the bulk production lead time?
18–28 days from deposit and sample approval. Compression and heavy terry constructions sit at the longer end. You receive a photo and video progress report every week while your order runs.
Can you handle packaging, labels and barcodes?
Yes. Printed belly bands, hangtags, header cards, hook boxes, gift boxes and multi-language inserts, plus GS1 barcode and SKU management for retail and Amazon. Packaging is quoted as a separate line so you can see exactly what it costs.
Ready for a price on work socks?
Send the style, quantity and destination market — itemized quote within 48 hours, no obligation.