Sockwell Blog

We created the Sockwell blog so our customers could have direct access to the best information about our products and technology. At our core, we are a wellness company. Improving the lives of our customers is our number one priority. The information in this blog has been thoughtfully curated for our customers and covers all things compression socks. In addition, you will find compelling information about wool blends, activity-related products, sustainability, American manufacturing, and so much more. Thank you for taking the time to explore and enjoy this valuable content!

Why Nurses Should Wear Compression Socks

Why Nurses Should Wear Compression Socks

Whether you’re just starting out in your nursing career or an experienced physician in the field, compression socks have become a staple piece in the closets of healthcare professionals for...

Chubby and Away: Health and Safety Travel Gear

Sockwell socks appear in Chubby and Away's healthy and safety must-haves for traveling in 2021. Learn how our Wide Calf Fit styles can help minimize swelling and increase comfort during long trips.
Chubby and Away: Health and Safety Travel Gear
Father's Day Gift Guide

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.... Read More

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... Read More
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Trail Running with Carmen Cheadle

Trail Running with Carmen Cheadle

We talk with avid trail runner and ultra marathoner Carmen Cheadle about trail running tips and the best socks for running and recovery.

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 guides our decisions at every level of our business—from choosing...
Committed to Ethics and Stewardship
Get to Know Our Fine Merino Wool and Alpaca Socks

Get to Know Our Fine Merino Wool and Alpaca Socks

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...

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... Read More
Our Signature Merino Wool and Bamboo Yarn
Wear Diabetic Socks for Everyday Wellness

Wear Diabetic Socks for Everyday Wellness

Diabetic socks, especially those made with merino wool, can provide considerable protection from common diabetic foot problems. To understand why wearing merino wool diabetic socks helps, we’ll cover common diabetic...