Combed Cotton has become the universal default in the custom sock category. Whether you are launching an eco-positioned DTC brand, sourcing premium materials for an executive corporate gift program, or stocking specialty retail, combed cotton delivers a specific set of attributes that combed cotton alone cannot match.
Key attributes: soft hand, breathable, machine washable, affordable
Best use cases: athletic, fashion, promotional, daily-wear B2B socks
Get Material-Specific QuoteSoft hand, breathable, machine washable, affordable make combed cotton the right baseline material for athletic, fashion, promotional, daily-wear B2B socks. Compared to standard combed cotton:
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| Quantity | Unit Price |
|---|---|
| 100-500 pairs | $1.53 - $1.80 |
| 500-2,000 pairs | $0.66 - $1.35 |
| 2,000-10,000 pairs | $0.55 - $1.08 |
| 10,000+ pairs | $0.47 - $0.90 |
Yes. Combed Cotton is the universal default, soft hand, breathable, machine washable, affordable. It is especially well suited to athletic, fashion, promotional, daily-wear B2B socks.
100 pairs per design and color combination, with samples available before bulk production.
Roughly $0.55-$1.80 per pair FOB Ningbo, depending on quantity, sock height and branding method.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100, plus REACH, BSCI/Sedex SMETA and CPSIA test reports on request.
Send us your brief with quantity, target unit cost, branding spec and destination. We will respond within 12 working hours with detailed pricing, sample plan and certification roadmap for your combed cotton custom sock program.
Combed cotton is the default starting point for many custom sock programs. It feels cleaner than regular cotton because shorter fibers are removed before spinning. That gives a smoother hand and less fuzz. It is a practical choice for athletic, fashion, promo, and daily wear socks when the buyer wants a cotton look and a fair unit cost. For most orders, the right blend is not 100 percent cotton. A common setup is 70 to 85 percent combed cotton with nylon and 2 to 5 percent spandex for shape. That mix wears better than pure cotton and keeps the sock from bagging out after wash.
Price usually sits between $0.55 and $1.80 per pair for B2B custom work, depending on yarn count, knit density, logo placement, and packaging. MOQ starts at 100 pairs here, which is useful for small brand tests and event runs. If you want a lower ticket item, use one body color, simple jacquard, and a standard crew length. If you want a higher retail feel, add thicker terry underfoot, tighter gauge, and better finishing. Combed cotton is machine washable, but it is not a magic fiber. Durability comes from the blend, the knit structure, and how much abrasion the sock will see in shoes.