Fleece socks are an indispensable accessory in cold weather. Artificial material retains heat and gives a feeling of comfort.
Material Features
Fleece is an artificial non-woven fabric with the properties of natural wool. The only difference is that wool can cause allergies.
For the production of fleece fabric is used polyester. The material is conventionally divided into several categories, differing in different parameters:
- Polarflis - the thinnest, it is used in the production of thermal underwear, leggings, sports suits.
- Medium density fabric is used for socks, gloves, hats and children's clothing.
- Tight fleece. It is used for making blankets and winter clothes.
- Ultra-dense - suitable for the manufacture of equipment for tourists and outdoor activities.
Also, fleece differs in processing method:
- Anti-peeling. Keeps fluffy texture and does not form pellets;
- Water repellent;
- Antistatic;
In addition, there are mixed materials to improve the quality and characteristics:
- Lycra increases wear resistance;
- Spandex - elasticity;
- Bipolarfis is a two-ply fabric with warming and water-repellent layers;
- Windblock has windproof qualities due to the membrane layer.
Fabric dyeing is carried out in several ways - monophonic or plain-colored and dyeing using prints. Paint for a long time does not lose brightness and does not fade, which is very important in the manufacture of clothing for children.
During production, the material undergoes antibacterial treatment to protect against ticks, fungus and other microorganisms. Fleece has the properties to dry quickly and not to pass moisture, retaining heat. The material is very elastic and suitable for sports in the winter.
Benefits
Fleece socks have many advantages:
- Heat insulation even when getting wet feet.
- Products from stretch fleece take the form of legs and do not cause discomfort.
- In such socks, the legs do not sweat, due to the fact that fleece is a synthetic material that lets air through.
- In the production of socks from fleece are antibacterial treatment to protect against fungus.
- The material is hypoallergenic and even suitable for children.
- The fabric does not rub feet and is suitable even for rubber shoes.
- One of the main properties of the material is that it dries quickly.
- Low price
- Wear resistance.
Reviews
Many buyers of fleece socks mark their properties to keep warm. Especially mothers who have very young children.
Socks are good for boots or rubber boots, and a child can walk much longer. And mom in such socks feels comfortable. While her child walks in cold weather.
In addition, these socks are easy to sew yourself, with the most simple skills.
The only disadvantage that buyers note is that the socks fall off their feet and are poorly fixed. But this minus overlaps the property of fleece does not stretch out, unlike wool or cotton socks.
Another advantage over other materials buyers say wear resistance. Unlike other materials, fleece is more durable, and products made from it last much longer.