How to make compression socks
Let's go into the process of how to make socks
Mainly divided into the following nine steps:
1. Material Preparation
What What material are medical compression socks?
Compression socks can be made from a number of materials. The two most common are cotton and nylon. Like any other socks, compression socks have pros and cons associated with the material used to make them. Nylon socks are thinner than cotton, but cotton breathes better.
After the customer confirms the sample, it is decided whether to continue to purchase yarn according to the customer's demand and inventory.
2. Production
We have more than 200 computer hosiery machines, German medical hosiery machines, and LONATI hosiery machines. Select the machine to arrange production according to the type of socks ordered by the customer.
3.Toe Linking
Socks will be sent to sew the toe which includes 3 types and can be chosen: machine linked toe, fake hand linked and hand linked toe.
4.Socks Flipping
After toe linking, the socks will be flipped to check whether there is needle leakage, which is one of the quality inspection procedures.
5.Shaping
Socks will be put on the shaping board and sent to the heated shaping machine for shaping. The softness, flatness and other features of socks will be accomplished in this process.
6.Compression Level Testing
Compression socks will have one more step to test the compression level by professional SAG machine to ensure they meet the compression standard, such as 15-20 mmHg,20-30 mmHg, 30-40mmHg etc.
7.Packaging
Packaging can be customized, we will give suggestions based on your budget, brand identity, target customer, etc.
8.Quality Control
It takes about 1 days for our professional quality team to double check the socks by measuring the length of socks, checking packaging details, accessories and size, etc. And the socks will be replaced if defective.
9.Shipping
We will ship the products to you by sea/air/express etc. and also provide DDP door-to-door service, if you have own forwarder, it’s okay to send them the products. No matter which transportation chosen, you will enjoy our one-stop transportation service.
