Sockwell's Favorite "Made in the USA" Brands - Part 2Written By: Kelsey Chernak, Marketing Coordinator A product stamped with a “Made in the USA” label has always been a sign of quality craftsmanship. This mark also indicates the resilient work from local businesses, who are proud to bring jobs, unique products, and positive influence into the homes of Americans. From day one, Sockwell has promised to make our socks in the USA. And 14 years later, that promise has remained the same. Our merino wool is sourced right here in America from the Rock...
Giving Tuesday: Happy Shoes ProjectThis Giving Tuesday, we're excited to partner with a charity near and dear to our hearts here in Chattanooga. The Happy Shoes Project gives out wellness kits to people undergoing treatment for cancer, including children and homeless patients. The kits are filled with items to provide encouragement, inspiration, and comfort throughout their treatment. We are donating 10% of all sales during Giving Tuesday to help support The Happy Shoes Project and their mission to provide encouragement a...
Wear Diabetic Socks for Everyday WellnessEvery year 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, it can be a defining moment in your life, but it certainly doesn't have to be the defining aspect of your life. Initially, it may mean change. You’ll need to pay closer attention to the food you eat, monitor your insulin and blood sugar levels, and possibly take medication to help regulate these levels. But with the support of your diabetes team and a thriving community o...
Mother's Day Gift GuideMother’s Day is fast approaching, and here at Sockwell, we believe in celebrating mothers of all stripes with all sorts of interests. Grandmothers, nature loving mothers, nurturing nurse mothers—heck even plant moms and fur baby moms. If you’re having trouble figuring out how to celebrate that special maternal figure in your life, we have some ideas. And not just gift ideas, either. We encourage you to make some memories with the moms in your life as well, and have gathered some ideas to insp...
Trail Running with Carmen CheadleProfessional athletes and athletic enthusiasts alike love our sports compression socks for a variety of physical activities, like running, walking, hiking, climbing, weight training, skiing and snowboarding, and more. We sat down with one of our biggest supporters and active users, Carmen Cheadle, to find out how she uses our sport compression line, what our socks have helped her achieve as an athlete, and which styles of running socks she’d recommend to other trail runners and marathoners li...
Committed to Ethics and StewardshipAt Sockwell, we strive to be good stewards of the environment in all aspects of how we operate. This principle of environmental stewardship guides our decisions at every level of our business—from choosing our raw materials and emphasis on ethical US-based producers, to manufacturing and packaging methods and our internal operations. All aspects of Sockwell's footprint and the decisions made by our company are made with an effort minimize our environmental and social impact and ensure the...
Father's Day Gift GuideFather's Day is right around the corner, but what do you get someone that already has the best jokes and a one-of-a-kind, cool personality? I mean, he is a dad after all. But even for the dad who seems to have it all, we came up with some ideas and gift experiences to help you celebrate all the special father figures in your life. Whether your dad is the king of the grill, an avid golfer, the outdoorsy type or even a DIY dad, we hope our gift guide can inspire you with an equally cool yet...
How Bunion Relief Socks WorkWellness is all about feeling your best from your head to your feet. It’s important to take care of your entire body, yet we often forget that our feet play a critical role in our overall health and wellbeing. Sure, the occasional self-care day using a bath bomb or soaking in epsom salt can be beneficial. But what we often forget is it’s easier to stay well than it is to get well, and it starts with your feet. Your feet face a significant amount of daily wear and tear and are subject to many ...
Our Signature Merino Wool and Bamboo YarnWe didn’t invent the merino wool sock, but we certainly perfected it when we started spinning ultra-fine merino wool and bamboo rayon together back in 2008. Since then, we’ve developed hundreds of styles using our custom merino wool and bamboo rayon yarn blend. Why? It’s simply the perfect pairing. With decades of industry experience on our team, we’re passionate about sharing our knowledge of the unique benefits of merino wool and bamboo rayon. What is Merino Wool? The Natural Choice. We lov...
Get to Know Our Fine Merino Wool and Alpaca SocksIf you’re building something to last, you start with a strong foundation. Whether speaking in terms of relationships, career goals, or your socks, a solid foundation is needed to support growth and development through time. When we started making socks back in 2008, we focused on the foundational element of socks: our yarn. We knew to make the best socks out there, we needed the best yarn out there. So we blended USA-grown, fine merino wool with fibers like bamboo rayon and alpaca to create u...
Chubby and Away: Health and Safety Travel GearWe are thrilled to be mentioned in Chubby and Away's "Health and Safety Travel Gear for 2021." After connecting with Chubby and Away, we learned about some of their hurdles when it comes to compression socks and inclusive sizes. As borders are opening up once again, Amanda and Jimmy have begun traveling back to their favorite places and exploring new destinations. But not without health and safety top of mind. We love hearing that our Wide Calf Fit styles helped Amanda with swelli...
Wool You Be My Valentine Gift GuideBy Christopher Newgent, Marketing Director This weekend, I had the sudden realization that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and true to form, I’d yet to figure out how to show my special someone how special they are to me. If you’re like me, you’ve just frantically hopped on Google and punched in “last minute Valentine’s Day gifts,” hoping to find that perfect gift (and hopefully fast shipping). To help you out, I thought I’d put together a bit of a Valentine’s Day gift guide with some Va...
What is Plantar Fasciitis?You wake to your alarm, the sun through your bedroom windows. A brand new day. You swing out of bed, plant your feet to stand up, and a sudden stabbing pain near your heel convinces you to sit back down. Runners know it all too well. Hikers have hobbled the last few miles to the trailhead because of it. In fact, researchers at Harvard found that it’s one of the most common reasons for heel and foot pain among adults. Plantar Fasciitis. The inflammation of the thick band of tissue (called the ...
5 Tips to Reduce Your Environmental ImpactWritten By: Kelsey Chernak, Marketing Coordinator How many Earths does it take to support your lifestyle? Spoiler: It’s probably more than you think. One study suggests it would take nearly 5 Earths to support and sustain the human population if everyone lived a lifestyle similar to the average American. You heard that right. 5 Earths. But what about you? Your ecological lifestyle is determined by your everyday consumption patterns. It accounts for factors such as the kinds of food you eat, y...
Merino Wool vs. Cotton: The Best Diabetic SocksMany people choose to wear merino wool socks as a personal preference over cotton and synthetic materials. While everyone can benefit from the natural qualities of merino wool, for people living with diabetes, wearing merino wool socks can play a particularly important role in their overall foot health. You may be wondering: What are the benefits of compression socks for people with diabetes? If you're living with diabetes, you could run a higher risk of experiencing foot-related injurie...
Start Small: Swap Your Resolutions for Micro HabitsIt’s that time again: Time for setting New Year’s resolutions, starting those New Year’s resolutions, and ultimately forgetting about those New Year’s resolutions. Many of us kick off each January with a well-meaning list that looks something like this: I will eat only healthy foods, in sensible portions. I will make all of those healthy meals from scratch. I will not drink alcohol for the next month. I will exercise at least three times a week. I will read one book every week. And then, on...
Sockwell's Favorite "Made in the USA" Brands - Part 2
Written By: Kelsey Chernak, Marketing Coordinator A product stamped with a “Made in the USA” label has always been a sign of quality craftsmanship. This mark also indicates the resilient work from local businesses, who are proud to bring jobs, unique products, and positive influence into the homes of Americans. From day one, Sockwell has promised to make our socks in the USA. And 14 years later, that promise has remained the same. Our merino wool is sourced right here in America from the Rock...
Giving Tuesday: Happy Shoes Project
This Giving Tuesday, we're excited to partner with a charity near and dear to our hearts here in Chattanooga. The Happy Shoes Project gives out wellness kits to people undergoing treatment for cancer, including children and homeless patients. The kits are filled with items to provide encouragement, inspiration, and comfort throughout their treatment. We are donating 10% of all sales during Giving Tuesday to help support The Happy Shoes Project and their mission to provide encouragement a...
Wear Diabetic Socks for Everyday Wellness
Every year 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, it can be a defining moment in your life, but it certainly doesn't have to be the defining aspect of your life. Initially, it may mean change. You’ll need to pay closer attention to the food you eat, monitor your insulin and blood sugar levels, and possibly take medication to help regulate these levels. But with the support of your diabetes team and a thriving community o...
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and here at Sockwell, we believe in celebrating mothers of all stripes with all sorts of interests. Grandmothers, nature loving mothers, nurturing nurse mothers—heck even plant moms and fur baby moms. If you’re having trouble figuring out how to celebrate that special maternal figure in your life, we have some ideas. And not just gift ideas, either. We encourage you to make some memories with the moms in your life as well, and have gathered some ideas to insp...
Trail Running with Carmen Cheadle
Professional athletes and athletic enthusiasts alike love our sports compression socks for a variety of physical activities, like running, walking, hiking, climbing, weight training, skiing and snowboarding, and more. We sat down with one of our biggest supporters and active users, Carmen Cheadle, to find out how she uses our sport compression line, what our socks have helped her achieve as an athlete, and which styles of running socks she’d recommend to other trail runners and marathoners li...
Committed to Ethics and Stewardship
At Sockwell, we strive to be good stewards of the environment in all aspects of how we operate. This principle of environmental stewardship guides our decisions at every level of our business—from choosing our raw materials and emphasis on ethical US-based producers, to manufacturing and packaging methods and our internal operations. All aspects of Sockwell's footprint and the decisions made by our company are made with an effort minimize our environmental and social impact and ensure the...
Father's Day Gift Guide
Father's Day is right around the corner, but what do you get someone that already has the best jokes and a one-of-a-kind, cool personality? I mean, he is a dad after all. But even for the dad who seems to have it all, we came up with some ideas and gift experiences to help you celebrate all the special father figures in your life. Whether your dad is the king of the grill, an avid golfer, the outdoorsy type or even a DIY dad, we hope our gift guide can inspire you with an equally cool yet...
How Bunion Relief Socks Work
Wellness is all about feeling your best from your head to your feet. It’s important to take care of your entire body, yet we often forget that our feet play a critical role in our overall health and wellbeing. Sure, the occasional self-care day using a bath bomb or soaking in epsom salt can be beneficial. But what we often forget is it’s easier to stay well than it is to get well, and it starts with your feet. Your feet face a significant amount of daily wear and tear and are subject to many ...
Our Signature Merino Wool and Bamboo Yarn
We didn’t invent the merino wool sock, but we certainly perfected it when we started spinning ultra-fine merino wool and bamboo rayon together back in 2008. Since then, we’ve developed hundreds of styles using our custom merino wool and bamboo rayon yarn blend. Why? It’s simply the perfect pairing. With decades of industry experience on our team, we’re passionate about sharing our knowledge of the unique benefits of merino wool and bamboo rayon. What is Merino Wool? The Natural Choice. We lov...
Get to Know Our Fine Merino Wool and Alpaca Socks
If you’re building something to last, you start with a strong foundation. Whether speaking in terms of relationships, career goals, or your socks, a solid foundation is needed to support growth and development through time. When we started making socks back in 2008, we focused on the foundational element of socks: our yarn. We knew to make the best socks out there, we needed the best yarn out there. So we blended USA-grown, fine merino wool with fibers like bamboo rayon and alpaca to create u...
Chubby and Away: Health and Safety Travel Gear
We are thrilled to be mentioned in Chubby and Away's "Health and Safety Travel Gear for 2021." After connecting with Chubby and Away, we learned about some of their hurdles when it comes to compression socks and inclusive sizes. As borders are opening up once again, Amanda and Jimmy have begun traveling back to their favorite places and exploring new destinations. But not without health and safety top of mind. We love hearing that our Wide Calf Fit styles helped Amanda with swelli...
Wool You Be My Valentine Gift Guide
By Christopher Newgent, Marketing Director This weekend, I had the sudden realization that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and true to form, I’d yet to figure out how to show my special someone how special they are to me. If you’re like me, you’ve just frantically hopped on Google and punched in “last minute Valentine’s Day gifts,” hoping to find that perfect gift (and hopefully fast shipping). To help you out, I thought I’d put together a bit of a Valentine’s Day gift guide with some Va...
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
You wake to your alarm, the sun through your bedroom windows. A brand new day. You swing out of bed, plant your feet to stand up, and a sudden stabbing pain near your heel convinces you to sit back down. Runners know it all too well. Hikers have hobbled the last few miles to the trailhead because of it. In fact, researchers at Harvard found that it’s one of the most common reasons for heel and foot pain among adults. Plantar Fasciitis. The inflammation of the thick band of tissue (called the ...
5 Tips to Reduce Your Environmental Impact
Written By: Kelsey Chernak, Marketing Coordinator How many Earths does it take to support your lifestyle? Spoiler: It’s probably more than you think. One study suggests it would take nearly 5 Earths to support and sustain the human population if everyone lived a lifestyle similar to the average American. You heard that right. 5 Earths. But what about you? Your ecological lifestyle is determined by your everyday consumption patterns. It accounts for factors such as the kinds of food you eat, y...
Merino Wool vs. Cotton: The Best Diabetic Socks
Many people choose to wear merino wool socks as a personal preference over cotton and synthetic materials. While everyone can benefit from the natural qualities of merino wool, for people living with diabetes, wearing merino wool socks can play a particularly important role in their overall foot health. You may be wondering: What are the benefits of compression socks for people with diabetes? If you're living with diabetes, you could run a higher risk of experiencing foot-related injurie...
Start Small: Swap Your Resolutions for Micro Habits
It’s that time again: Time for setting New Year’s resolutions, starting those New Year’s resolutions, and ultimately forgetting about those New Year’s resolutions. Many of us kick off each January with a well-meaning list that looks something like this: I will eat only healthy foods, in sensible portions. I will make all of those healthy meals from scratch. I will not drink alcohol for the next month. I will exercise at least three times a week. I will read one book every week. And then, on...
