Should You Choose a Cotton Sock Above Others?
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11-10-2022
For The Love Of Cotton
When and Why to Choose a Cotton Sock
Cotton is one of the most commonly used fibers in the world. Favored for its light weight and breathability, it’s highly regarded because it's a natural fiber. When is it not a great choice for socks?
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Our cotton products and which is right for you
We source the highest quality cotton for our products to give you the best experience possible. That being said, let’s take a closer look at some Sigvaris Cotton products to see which one is best suited for your wellbeing.
Even though Sea Island Cotton is some of the rarest cotton in the world, we knew we wanted it for it’s long fibers, and thus the soft fabric we’d be able to make our products with. The Sea Island Cotton Calf practically feels like silk, but offers all the comfort and compression you need.
Made from another one of the rarest cottons in the world, Supima cotton, the Motion Cushioned Cotton Calf offers high comfort and breathability. Additionally, this sock provides an extra-padded sole, heel, and toe to protect your feet. The flat seam on the toe will also cut down on friction.
A good thigh-high option from Sigvaris will undoubtedly be made from the highest quality cotton. The Essential Cotton Thigh-High Open-Toe is also made from Supima cotton, which is ideal for sensitive skin and allergies.
All About Cotton
Common Uses
Sixty five percent of the world’s cotton production is used for fabric and textiles. The rest of the world’s cotton supply goes into products like book bindings, coffee filters, tents, tire cords, medical equipment like bandages, and a variety of other common objects.
- Favored for its light weight and breathability
- It’s highly regarded because it’s chemically organic
- Everything about cotton is grown, not made
You probably come into contact with cotton every single day.
Cotton helps us create high quality medical grade compression, so Sigvaris works with it every day, but it's massively ubiquitous in all of our lives. From bed sheets, bath towels, blue jeans, and underwear, you really can't avoid it, not that you should try.
What else should you know?
We have much to thank this marvelous product for, so let’s dig into everything cotton a bit more:
A History Of Cotton
Scientists have a hard time saying how old cotton is, but remnants of cotton have been found in ancient caves in Mexico.
By their counts, the utilization of cotton is at least 7,000 years old.
Scientists have a hard time saying how old cotton is, but remnants of cotton have been found in ancient caves in Mexico. By their account, the utilization of cotton is at least 7000 years old. Some of the earliest instances of cotton being used in clothing has been found in Pakistan. As early as 3000 BC, cotton was being grown, spun, and woven into clothing. Around this time, Egyptians living near the Nile started using cotton in their clothing as well.
In the Americas, cotton was already being used throughout the continent by the time Columbus arrived in the 1500s, but it wasn’t spun with machinery until 1730. The industrial revolution and the invention of the cotton gin made cotton the revolutionary and widespread product that it is today.
Today, cotton comprises 33% of all fibers found in textiles.
In the Americas, cotton was already being used throughout the continents by the time Columbus arrived in the 1500s, but it wasn’t spun into machinery until 1730. The industrial revolution and the invention of the cotton gin made cotton the revolutionary and wide-spread product that it is today.
Today, cotton is responsible for about 33% of all fibers found in textiles.
A History Of Cotton
Scientists have a hard time saying how old cotton is, but remnants of cotton have been found in ancient caves in Mexico. By their counts, the utilization of cotton is at least 7,000 years old.
Some of the earliest instances of cotton being used in clothing has been found in Pakistan. As early as 3,000 BC, cotton was being grown, spun, and woven into clothing. Around this time, Egyptians living near the Nile started using cotton in their clothing as well.
In the Americas, cotton was already being used throughout the continents by the time Columbus arrived in the 1500s, but it wasn’t spun into machinery until 1730. The industrial revolution and the invention of the cotton gin made cotton the revolutionary and wide-spread product that it is today.
Today, cotton is responsible for about 33% of all fibers found in textiles.
Myths About Cotton
Myth: Cotton Isn't Sustainable
In a modern discussion of sustainability, cotton is sometimes called to the floor. To set the record straight, cotton is sustainable; some industry practices are not, but organizations and insiders are committed to a full improvement plan completion by 2025.
Myth: Cotton uses too much water
It takes a lot of water to grow something. Agriculture is responsible for about 70% of the worlds' water usage. One of the myths about cotton is that it requires too much water to produce, when in actuality, it only uses about 3% of the water used for agricultural purposes.
Myth: Cotton production reduces air quality
Cotton actually has one of the smallest greenhouse gas emission rates of the agricultural world. In actuality, carbon emissions during the production of cotton are cancelled out by the carbon that was already present in the fiber of the plant.
Myth: Cotton is a major contributor of fashion waste
Synthetic fibers don’t break down rapidly and shed microplastics into our ecosystem. But cotton is a chemically organic product, making it a renewable resource. Cotton biodegrades relatively quickly, making it a more environmentally friendly solution for fabrics.
Myths About Cotton
In a modern discussion of sustainability, cotton is sometimes called to the floor. What was once the primary material for making garments has been encouraged to take a back seat if it’s indeed putting too much of a strain on the environment.When you dig a little deeper though, cotton may be one of the best options in the textile world for sustainability. Let’s take a look at some myths and facts about cotton:
When you dig a little deeper though, cotton may be one of the best options in the textile world for sustainability. Let’s take a look at some myths and facts about cotton:
Myth: Cotton uses too much water
It takes a lot of water to grow anything, and agriculture is responsible for about 70% of the worlds' water usage. One of the myths about cotton is that it requires too much water to produce, when in actuality, it only uses about 3% of the water used for agricultural purposes.
Myth: Cotton production reduces air quality
Cotton actually has one of the smallest greenhouse gas emission rates of the agricultural world. In actuality, carbon emissions during the production of cotton are cancelled out by the carbon that was already present in the fiber of the plant.
Myth: Cotton is a major contributor of fashion waste
Synthetic fibers don’t break down rapidly at all, and shed microplastics into our ecosystem. Cotton is a chemically organic product though, making it a renewable resource. Cotton biodegrades relatively quickly, making it a more friendly environmental solution for fabrics.
Interesting Facts About Cotton
Even though you may use cotton every day, there are plenty of interesting facts about cotton that may
astonish even its most dedicated fan. Here are some reasons why we love cotton so much:
Fact: Cotton is comfortable
Cotton is breathable and absorbent. If your socks seem irritating, stiff, or clingy, you may prefer a cotton-rich sock. Read the label.
Fact: Cotton is hypoallergenic
Since cotton is hypoallergenic, it's less likely to cause allergic reactions of any kind. That's why it's a popular choice for babies.
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