How to choose socks in summer

First of all, from the material to distinguish, there are cotton socks, mercerized cotton socks, spandex, Lycra, nylon, polyester / polyester, bamboo fiber, modal, hemp, silk, velvet
Cotton: is pure cotton 100% cotton? Experts told us that the answer is no, that is, there is no 100% cotton socks. If the composition of a pair of socks is 100% cotton, then this is not a pair of socks, but a wad of cotton!! 100% cotton socks have a very high shrinkage and are not durable. So in a word, 100% cotton socks are not called cotton socks, but cotton.
Generally, socks with cotton content of more than 75% can be pure cotton socks. Socks with cotton content of 85% are very high-grade cotton socks.
Mercerizing: mercerizing cotton refers to the cotton fiber after mercerizing the common cotton fiber in concentrated alkali solution. This kind of cotton fiber has better glossiness, brighter luster and less wrinkle than the common cotton fiber. Usually in the thin socks of summer, we can often see the material of mercerized cotton.
Spandex: it is commonly known as elastic fiber. It has high elasticity and strong elasticity. Its stretch length can reach 5-7 times of the original fiber. The textile products with spandex can keep the original profile. If there is spandex in the composition of socks, it can make the socks produce elasticity and retraction, and it is easier to wear, so that the socks can be more close to the feet, and can tightly wrap the feet like a swimsuit, without slipping.

Lycra: it is a kind of unique man-made elastic fiber invented and produced by DuPont company in 1958. It has extraordinary stretch and recovery performance. Lycra is different from the traditional elastic fiber in that it can stretch up to 500% and can return to its original shape. Lycra fiber can be used with any fabric, including wool, hemp, silk and cotton, to increase the close fitting, elastic, loose and natural characteristics of the fabric, making it more flexible when moving. And Lycra is different from most spandex, it has a special chemical structure, after wet water in the hot and humid sealed space will not grow mold.
Nylon: it is the name of a synthetic fiber with Chinese characteristics. People are more familiar with its other name, nylon. The scientific name of nylon is polyamide fiber. In China, it is made by Jinzhou Chemical fiber factory, so it is named nylon. It is the most wear-resistant and strong synthetic fiber. And the weight is very light, good elasticity, adding nylon in socks can maintain high strength elasticity.
Bamboo fiber: in recent years, the more popular bamboo fiber is also a kind of viscose fiber. The raw material of bamboo fiber comes from bamboo. Because the regeneration of bamboo is much faster than that of wood, it has better environmental protection in the current society. The fabric of bamboo fiber also has the characteristics of soft and elegant, comfortable hand feel, and wear-resistant, non pilling, moisture absorption, quick drying and air permeability. Bamboo fiber contains an antibacterial material named "Zhukun", which has the characteristics of natural antibacterial, anti mite and anti odor. In addition, the UV penetration rate of bamboo fiber is 0.6%, 41.6 times of that of cotton, and it is a very good raw material for UV resistant fabric. The antioxidant compounds in bamboo can effectively eliminate the free radicals in the body and have the biological effect of anti-aging. It contains a variety of essential amino acids for human body, and bamboo cellulose, bamboo density and pectin have the functions of moistening skin and anti fatigue; it can increase microcirculation blood flow of human body, activate tissue cells, make human body produce warm effect, effectively regulate nervous system, dredge meridians and improve sleeping quality.
Modal: This is also a very popular textile fiber in recent years. It is made of European beech by beating and spinning. It is 100% natural, can decompose naturally, and is harmless to the environment and human body. The fabrics processed and finished with modal fiber in cotton and polyester have silk like luster, good drapability, soft and smooth hand feel. Adding modal to socks can make socks feel softer and more comfortable. It is also a very popular textile in recent years.