2022 TAIPEI CYCLE carries grand opening in Taipei city. In the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed life and commuting patterns around the world. Cycling is environmentally friendly, moving in open space, and effective for fitness. Under this condition, a new era of riding has emerged.
Customized Cycling Socks Become the Trend
Paultex, a cycling socks supplier with many years of textile experience has found the market’s demand for bicycle accessories and the requirements for sustainable products. A variety of sustainable socks, functional socks, customized cycling socks, custom bike socks, towels, gloves, and other products will be displayed at the exhibition.
The Demands and Types of Bicycle Socks
In response to different riding environments, climates, and needs, Paultex categorizes the riders into three types: Mountain Biking, Road Bike Racing, and Leisure Cycling. We provide various bicycle socks and customized cycling socks such as waterproof socks, aero socks, compression socks…etc.
Mountain Bikers (MTB)
Mountain Bike Socks
Temperature is a crucial element for long-term riding in mountains and woods. In winter, knee-high wool winter cycling socks and alpaca socks are good for keeping warm. In summer, some riders prefer shorter socks to help the breathability. If you’re looking for specific types of socks to bike in certain weather, customized cycling socks could be your choice!
Why Wool Cycling Socks Are Recommended?
Mountain bike socks made of merino wool lining also provide a soft and comfortable layer next to your skin. The wool fiber has the natural moisture-wicking property that helps keep you cozy on cold, damp rides. A more economical way is to use wool and acrylic blend socks. It provides a wool-like feel and can also can achieve the effect of keeping warm. Here you can see different features of sports socks that are great for different sports types.
What Socks Length Is Preferred for Mountain Bike?
As for cuff height, it seems most riders prefer either mid or tall socks on the trail. While low or no-show socks do exist on the market, most mountain bikers avoid these. Because they don’t provide enough protection for trail nasties like thorns and poison ivy. Moreover, short road bike socks tend to invite dirt into the sock and shoe.
Do I Need Waterproof Socks for Mountain Biking?
Cycling is one of the few sports that does not touch the ground and has no direct impact. But it often encounters rain or water. Having Wet feet is one of the most uncomfortable things when riding in the rain. Plus damp toes and heels can lead to pain and blisters. Even wearing rain boots, the water might still collect at the bottom.
Properties of Waterproof Cycling Socks
Wearing a pair of waterproof cycling socks is a game-changer. The waterproof quality and breathability can always keep your feet dry and comfortable when experiencing a torrential downpour for a period of time.
Road Bike Racer
Aero Socks/ Aero Cycling Socks
Road bike racers pursue the fastest speed. Reducing wind resistance, being light and thin are the primary requirements that help eliminate the heavy load from repetitive pedaling. Nylon, in this case, is suitable for making thin and light fabric. In addition to reducing the inner stitches of the sock, it needs delicate work on aero cycling socks to avoid the uncertain factors caused by snagged thread or friction. Soft, comfortable, and highly moisture-wicking, these properties greatly improve the efficiency of keeping away airflow around your legs.
Socks Height for Road Bike Racer
As for the regulation of socks height released by Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the sock may not be higher than the half of your lower leg (don’t exceed the middle of knee and ankle). This is because some socks can actually be more aerodynamic than bare skin, so you’d have an advantage when wearing high socks. Now you see how much a pair of aero socks could improve your performance!
Cycling Compression Socks
Instead of shock absorber, bicycle socks need more support for the arch, ankle joint, and Achilles tendon. When wearing a bicycle shoe, it will pull up while pedaling, so the length of the socks must exceed the shoes. For long-term riders, protection must be specially strengthened at the Achilles tendon and heel to reduce friction and prevent sports injuries. For people who need certain compression or support in specific areas, choosing customized cycling socks can fulfill your expectation.
Leisure Cycling
Funky and Cool Cycling Socks
The socks of leisure cyclists usually take into account both function and design. They care if the socks match their outfits and add to their personalities. The use of 360-degree printing technology can complete the colorful design, and there is no white line left by traditional sublimation. The 360-degree printed socks match your personality and raise a higher brand identity. Customized cycling socks using this technique would be a great option in events. There are more details that could be added on customized cycling socks like embroidery logo and Jacquard. You can also add a reflective Logo on socks, reaching both safety and a shiny look when riding in the night. See here for steps to design your own cycling socks.
Sustainable Socks
We believe that all riders are nature lovers who like to enjoy a clean environment. Socks made of recycled and sustainable yarns like recycled coffee yarn or PET bottle yarn are popular in the market. Polyester is more UV resistant than nylon and is recyclable, unlike nylon. Polyester can be added to strengthen the sock’s structure, supporting and providing protection to the arch of the foot, lifting the instep, covering the ankle joint, wicking moisture, and deodorizing. All these properties improve usability. If it’s not easy to find desired types on the market, you can contact the cycling socks factory for customized cycling socks, which could be tailored exactly to your needs. Here you can see more about sustainable socks and yarn options.
Contact Us for More Information
Paultex has more than 20 years of professional textile experience and specializes in providing customized services of sustainable materials. In addition to bicycle socks, Paultex also provides customized cycling socks, sports towels, cool towels, leg covers, neck circumferences… etc.
If you are looking for a cycling socks manufacturer, please feel more than welcome to contact us.
