8-0028｜Indigo plain striped socks
Natural indigo dyed thick striped socks
These socks have a thick striped pattern and are made thin and high gauge. They can be worn casually with sneakers or sandals.
It has a deodorizing effect unique to natural indigo dyeing, so it is recommended for summer.
What is indigo dyeing?
Indigo dyeing is said to have been introduced from China in the 6th century. There is not just one type of leaf used for indigo dyeing, but a wide variety of plants and tree leaves, and materials suited to the climate and environment of each region have been selected. In Japan, indigo from the Polygonaceae family has been used.
Indigo dyeing is a natural technique that has been used since ancient times in Japan for things like clothes worn by farmers when working in the fields and hand towels. It has deodorizing, insect repellent, and antibacterial properties, and because it is a natural dye, it is gentle on bare skin.
There are various methods for indigo dyeing, but we use a traditional technique called "natural fermentation," in which indigo leaves are naturally fermented to create "sukumo," and then lye and sake are added and fermented to create a solution, which is then colored using an air mordant.
｜1 color｜Asagi
- DETAILS
- [SIZE] 22.5-24.5cm/25-27cm
[THICKNESS]● ● ●○ ○
［QUALITY］ 90% cotton (organic cotton) , 5% nylon, 5% polyurethane - CARE
- ・Use a maximum water temperature of 30°C, and if using a washing machine, place the socks in a laundry net. (Hand washing is recommended for natural materials such as animal hair, silk, and linen.) When placing the socks in a laundry net, turning them inside out will help remove dirt such as sweat and sebum.
・It is best to hang dry in the shade.
・It is best to avoid using bleach, a dryer, dry cleaning, or ironing (as these can cause discoloration and loss of shape).