Custom Socks for Hospitals, Clinics and Senior Care

Healthcare Sock Categories We Manufacture

• Hospital fall-prevention socks - dual-sided grip (top + sole), individual polybag, size-coded color band
• Senior-care non-slip socks - softer cotton blend, oversized cuff for swollen feet, silicone dot grip
• Medical compression stockings (Class I, III) - graduated 18-22, 23-32, 34-46 mmHg pressure, RAL-GZ 387/1 certified knit
• Diabetic socks - seamless construction, non-constricting cuff, silver-fiber antimicrobial yarn
• Post-surgical recovery socks - DVT prevention, easy-on construction, latex-free
• Rehabilitation grip socks - for physical therapy clinics, similar to fitness grip socks but with hospital-grade silicone

Compliance We Build In

• OEKO-TEX Standard 100 - tests all materials for harmful substances, mandatory for EU/USA hospital procurement
• CE marking (EU) - for compression stockings classified as Medical Device Class I
• FDA 510(k) (USA) - if marketed as medical device; we provide test reports for buyer's submission
• BS EN ISO 6330 wash test - silicone adhesion durability for hospital wash protocols (typically 80-100 cycles)
• RAL-GZ 387/1 (EU) - the standard for graduated medical compression stockings
• BSCI / Sedex ethical audit - required by major hospital procurement teams
• Platinum-cured silicone - biocompatible alternative to peroxide-cured; we use only platinum-cured for healthcare orders

Materials Optimized for Healthcare Use

• Combed cotton 60-75% + polyester 20-30% + spandex 5% - baseline for non-slip and senior-care
• Silver-fiber antimicrobial yarn - reduces bacterial load 99.9%; standard for diabetic socks
• Bamboo viscose blend - naturally antimicrobial, used in premium senior-care
• Specialized compression nylon - 70-85% nylon + 15-30% spandex with controlled stretch profile
• Latex-free elastane - mandatory; pure spandex/elastane, no rubber additives

Packaging Built for Hospital Distribution

• Individual polybag per pair - hygienic, single-use until opened
• Size-coded color band - S/M/L/XL color band for fast picking on hospital ward
• Bulk carton of 100-500 polybags - palletizable, stackable
• Lot number and batch traceability - printed on each polybag for recall tracking
• UDI barcode (USA) - Unique Device Identifier when classified as medical device
• Hospital P.O. number labeling - we label cartons to your purchase-order specification

Realistic Healthcare Pricing

Pricing varies more in healthcare than other segments due to compliance and certifications:

• Hospital fall-prevention socks (dual grip, individual polybag): $1.80-3.20 per pair at 5,000+ MOQ
• Class I medical compression (18-22 mmHg): $4.50-8.00 per pair at 1,000+ MOQ
• Class II medical compression (23-32 mmHg): $6.00-11.00 per pair at 1,000+ MOQ
• Silver-fiber diabetic socks: $3.80-6.50 per pair at 1,000+ MOQ
• Senior-care non-slip socks: $1.50-2.80 per pair at 5,000+ MOQ

Why Hospital Systems Choose ZheSock

• 14+ years manufacturing healthcare-grade socks
• Platinum-cured silicone production (not peroxide-cured)
• OEKO-TEX, RAL-GZ 387/1, CE-marking documentation available
• Lot-number traceability on every polybag
• UDI labeling capability for FDA-classified products
• Dedicated healthcare account team familiar with hospital procurement processes

Send us your healthcare brief - product category, certifications required, mmHg specification (if applicable), target volume. We'll respond within 12 working hours with sample plan and compliance roadmap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOQ for custom socks for healthcare and medical?

MOQ is from 100 pairs per design and color combo, low enough to pilot a program before scaling.

Can you add our logo and match our brand colors?

Yes, free matching of up to 3 Pantone TCX colors, plus embroidered, jacquard knit-in, silicone, or dye-sublimation branding.

What are the lead times?

Pre-production sample in 10-14 working days, bulk production in 18-30 working days, then 18-35 days sea or 5-7 days air freight.

What certifications do you provide?

OEKO-TEX Standard 100, BSCI / Sedex SMETA ethical audits, ISO 9001, plus CPSIA / REACH where the destination requires.

Do you offer recurring or replenishment orders?

Yes, we run subscription and replenishment programs for repeat B2B buyers, with tech packs stored for fast reorders.