Made in Japan Egyptian Cotton Stress-Free Socks (No Elastic) (Unisex Free Size) (Navy)
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4580208620188
ASIN
B07JMW2BLL
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362-989 75-00
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Hummingbird - Made in Japan - Egyptian Cotton - Elastic-Free Stress-Free Socks (Unisex Free Size)
Description
▪️ Socks the Sock Shop Wants to Wear
▪️ This factory is the last remaining one in an area that was once a sock manufacturing district. Though the products have changed, this factory—which once produced socks for famous brands at its peak—continues making socks with the same values as back then. This factory houses numerous machines now almost unseen in Japan. These machines differ from computer-controlled ones relentlessly pursuing “efficiency”—focused solely on producing socks quickly and in large quantities. Here, machine settings are adjusted to match the desired sock, sometimes even parts are swapped out. However, without deep knowledge not only of the machines but also of yarn characteristics and sock functionality, even the settings cannot be properly configured, making it impossible to create the truly desired socks. In a corner of Chiba Prefecture, we introduce socks crafted with unique functionality and unmatched comfort, based on solid techniques and knowledge built over many years, all under the concept of “socks we ourselves want to wear.”
▪️ Stress-Free Socks That Stretch Anywhere
▪️ Despite stretching this much, believe it or not, these socks use no elastic. These socks achieve astonishing elasticity by knitting them to over twice their normal size and then shrinking them. Pulling the leg of a typical sock stretches it to about 18-21cm. This sock stretches to about 30-31cm. To achieve this stretch, we spend over twice the time knitting slowly with a fine gauge compared to making a standard sock of the same length. Furthermore, socks are typically sized separately for women and men. Cheap socks are made to the absolute limit of their size, leaving no room for stretch. This makes them prone to holes forming at the toes, where stress is concentrated. These socks are denser than standard socks, making them stronger and longer-lasting. This fine gauge knitting was apparently a standard technique in Japanese-made socks of the past. This extra step, increasingly lost in the pursuit of efficiency and cost, is still carefully preserved here. Crucially, it's the sock itself that stretches, not the elastic, so it leaves no marks no matter how swollen your feet get. Consequently, you won't feel that “sense of liberation” when you take them off at night. Experience the ultimate stress-free sock you can wear all day long.
▪️What is Egyptian Cotton?▪️ One of the world's three premier cottons. Harvested in the Nile River basin, this cotton is a rare variety known as extra-long staple cotton, characterized by exceptionally long individual fibers. Longer fibers allow for finer, stronger yarns. Additionally, its moderate oil content gives it a cashmere-like softness and a silk-like sheen. The incredibly soft feel that gently envelops your feet is unmatched by other cotton socks.
Brand Name: Hummingbird
Material: Cotton
Place of Manufacture: Japan
Material/Composition: Egyptian Cotton 93%, Polyurethane 7%
Size: Unisex Free Size (24cm~31cm)
Sold by Sasakoka and shipped from our store.
4580208620188
Made in Japan Egyptian Cotton Stress-Free Socks (No Elastic) (Unisex Free Size) (Navy)
(text created at , 2025-06-30)
Description
▪️ Socks the Sock Shop Wants to Wear
▪️ This factory is the last remaining one in an area that was once a sock manufacturing district. Though the products have changed, this factory—which once produced socks for famous brands at its peak—continues making socks with the same values as back then. This factory houses numerous machines now almost unseen in Japan. These machines differ from computer-controlled ones relentlessly pursuing “efficiency”—focused solely on producing socks quickly and in large quantities. Here, machine settings are adjusted to match the desired sock, sometimes even parts are swapped out. However, without deep knowledge not only of the machines but also of yarn characteristics and sock functionality, even the settings cannot be properly configured, making it impossible to create the truly desired socks. In a corner of Chiba Prefecture, we introduce socks crafted with unique functionality and unmatched comfort, based on solid techniques and knowledge built over many years, all under the concept of “socks we ourselves want to wear.”
▪️ Stress-Free Socks That Stretch Anywhere
▪️ Despite stretching this much, believe it or not, these socks use no elastic. These socks achieve astonishing elasticity by knitting them to over twice their normal size and then shrinking them. Pulling the leg of a typical sock stretches it to about 18-21cm. This sock stretches to about 30-31cm. To achieve this stretch, we spend over twice the time knitting slowly with a fine gauge compared to making a standard sock of the same length. Furthermore, socks are typically sized separately for women and men. Cheap socks are made to the absolute limit of their size, leaving no room for stretch. This makes them prone to holes forming at the toes, where stress is concentrated. These socks are denser than standard socks, making them stronger and longer-lasting. This fine gauge knitting was apparently a standard technique in Japanese-made socks of the past. This extra step, increasingly lost in the pursuit of efficiency and cost, is still carefully preserved here. Crucially, it's the sock itself that stretches, not the elastic, so it leaves no marks no matter how swollen your feet get. Consequently, you won't feel that “sense of liberation” when you take them off at night. Experience the ultimate stress-free sock you can wear all day long.
▪️What is Egyptian Cotton?▪️ One of the world's three premier cottons. Harvested in the Nile River basin, this cotton is a rare variety known as extra-long staple cotton, characterized by exceptionally long individual fibers. Longer fibers allow for finer, stronger yarns. Additionally, its moderate oil content gives it a cashmere-like softness and a silk-like sheen. The incredibly soft feel that gently envelops your feet is unmatched by other cotton socks.
Brand Name: Hummingbird
Material: Cotton
Place of Manufacture: Japan
Material/Composition: Egyptian Cotton 93%, Polyurethane 7%
Size: Unisex Free Size (24cm~31cm)
Sold by Sasakoka and shipped from our store.
4580208620188
Made in Japan Egyptian Cotton Stress-Free Socks (No Elastic) (Unisex Free Size) (Navy)
(text created at , 2025-06-30)
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1,159 JPY (Including Tax)
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2026-05-11
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