How did socks develop so far

The origin and evolution of ancient socks

Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties:
According to historical records, socks have a history of more than 4,000 years, and the prototype of socks appeared in the Xia Dynasty. In ancient times, socks were called "foot clothes" and "foot bags".

Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties:
Stockings became popular. Cao Zhi's description in "Ode to the Goddess of Luo" that "a small step in the waves, Luo socks dust" reflects the popularity and beauty of Luo socks at that time.
It is rumored that Luo socks were sewn by a concubine of Cao PI, Emperor Wen of Wei, who thought the horn socks were coarse and ugly, so she tried to weave them with sparse soft silk, thus changing the shape and material of the socks.

Tang and Song Dynasties:
The socks of the Tang Dynasty are often woven with "brocade", which is lighter and more aesthetically pleasing than traditional socks.
By the Song Dynasty, socks were not only used to wrap around the feet, but some girls who love beauty also made socks into the shape of pants, known as "pantyhose".
Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties:
Due to the extensive cultivation of cotton in the Yuan Dynasty, socks were made of cotton. Cotton socks were mostly worn by the upper class at that time and became a symbol of identity and social status.
Socks of the Ming and Qing dynasties can be worn in different materials according to the season, such as wearing cloth socks (net socks) in spring and autumn, wearing cotton and linen "summer socks" in summer, wearing felt socks or velvet socks in late autumn, and wearing leather socks in the cold winter.

Modern mechanized production of socks

During the Industrial Revolution:
With the rise of the Industrial Revolution, the production of socks gradually became mechanized. At the end of the 19th century, technological advances in the textile industry made the production of socks more efficient and economical.
New materials such as Cotton yarn and silk began to be used to make socks.
The birth of modern socks:
In 1589, the world's first hand-knitting machine came out for weaving woolen pants. Subsequently, this machine was transformed into a knitting machine that could produce finer stockings.
In 1928, the United States DuPont company showed the first pair of nylon socks, and set a record for the highest sales, which marked the socks officially become ordinary daily necessities
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Diversity and functionality of modern socks

1.Variety: There are many kinds of modern socks, including pantyhose, stockings, stockings, crew socks, Tube socks and so on.
2.Rich materials: the raw materials of socks are becoming more and more abundant, including cotton, spandex, nylon, bamboo fiber, hemp, etc., to meet the needs and preferences of different consumers.
3.Functional: Modern socks not only have basic functions such as warmth and comfort, but also have special functions such as antibacterial, deodorant, moisture absorption and perspiration to meet people's wearing needs in various occasions.