The most important physiological properties of short men's socks depending on the raw material composition and the stitch design

The research is focused on checking the most important physiological properties of short men's socks depending on the raw material composition. Men's socks are mostly made of bamboo, cotton or a cotton/polyester blend, the composition includes filament polyamide yarn as well as wrapped rubber thread. The stitch design is rib construction with a different number of loops on the face and back. The following basic measurements of the sock knit were made: thickness, horizontal and vertical density, loop length, surface mass and porosity. The physiological properties of the socks were checked through the following parameters: relative humidity, water retention capacity, water vapor permeability and air permeability. The raw material composition and the weave of the socks were found to affect the physiological properties, making this knitted textile article more or less moisture permeable. The obtained results defined the choice of the basic yarn for the production of socks, according to the conditions of use, as well as the choice of the most important parameters of knitted fabrics in order to ensure optimal physiological comfort when using socks.