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Branded Socks and Shoelaces

Bamboo-blend socks and printed shoelaces made to carry your logo, with knitted, embroidered and full-colour options for teams, events and gift sets.

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Volkswagen
Softcat
PIMCO
NFU Mutual
Clifford Chance
Pfizer
EDF Energy
Compass Group
PwC
The FA
  1. 1Request a quoteNo commitment
  2. 2We confirm pricesAnd check your artwork
  3. 3Approve your proofBefore anything is made
  4. 4We deliverTypically 2-3 weeks

Case study

Event merch that became a brand moment for Legl

Legl wanted giveaways that drew people to their stand and had a story behind them. So they swapped high volumes of standard freebies for a smaller range of premium merch: bamboo notebooks, branded artisan chocolate and power banks built to last.

The merch acted as a real conversation starter. People were drawn to the stand and curious to hear the story behind the products. We noticed higher footfall, more meaningful conversations and a greater number of follow-ups post-event compared to previous years.
Francesca Gerrett, Demand Generation ManagerLegl
Higher footfall

at the stand than in previous years

More follow-ups

after each event, from more meaningful conversations

LinkedIn buzz

as attendees posted photos of the chocolate and power banks

Sustainability rating

Every product graded, and we show our working

Most suppliers put an eco label on part of their range without saying what earns it. We check every product against five criteria, and the number it meets sets its grade. This marketplace lists the products that meet at least two.

  • Eco-Friendly Materials Plus
  • Eco-Friendly Materials
  • Upcycling
  • Responsible Manufacturing
  • Positive Supply Chain Impact
  • AA4 or 5 criteria metMeets almost everything we look for
  • A3 criteria metStrong on materials and on how it was made
  • B2 criteria metClears our bar on two independent counts
  • C1 criterion metOne point in its favour, and no more. We only sell this if no viable alternatives are available.
  • D0 criteria metNothing we can evidence. We don't sell this.

Questions? We've got you covered

The manufacturer lists the socks as a blend of 85% bamboo, 12% polyester and 3% spandex.

There are four options. A jacquard knit builds your design into the sock in up to five colours. Embroidery adds a logo up to 45mm across below the cuff. A transfer print gives a full-colour logo up to 40mm wide. A 360 degree print covers the whole sock in a full-colour design with no join line.

The standard size is adult M/L, which fits UK 7 to 11, and other sizes are available on request. The knitted, embroidered and transfer-printed styles come in black or white. The 360 degree printed sock is covered in your own design.

The bamboo yarn is blended with polyester and spandex, and the elasticated ankle helps the sock stay in place. Follow the care label when washing.

The standard shoelaces are polyester and are not recycled. They can be made in recycled PET on request, so tell us when you ask for a quote and we will confirm the option and the price.

The laces are printed on both sides. Flat and tubular laces take a screen print in up to three spot colours as standard, and the flat style can also take a full-colour dye sublimation print. They are 120cm long and supplied in pairs.

Minimum quantities are shown on each product page, and we confirm the lead time with your quote, because it depends on the branding method and the quantity.

Send us your brief

Ready to ditch the disposable?

Tell us what you need and when you need it. We'll come back with a proposal: products, prices and the impact of each one.
info@socialsupermarket.orgWe reply within 12 hours.

Why branded socks and shoelaces work

Socks are one of the few pieces of branded clothing that fit almost everyone, so they suit welcome packs, event giveaways and seasonal gifts without the sizing admin of a t-shirt or hoodie. Shoelaces do a similar job for sports days, charity runs and trainer-led campaigns, where a pair of laces in your colours is light to post and easy to wear.

Materials and decoration

The socks in this range are knitted from a bamboo blend, listed by the manufacturer as 85% bamboo, 12% polyester and 3% spandex, which gives a soft feel with some stretch. They come in an adult M/L size (UK 7 to 11) as standard, with other sizes available on request.

There are four ways to add your branding:

  • Jacquard knit: your design knitted into the sock in up to five colours, in a standard or long length.
  • Embroidery: a logo up to 45mm across, in up to five colours, just below the cuff.
  • Transfer print: a full-colour logo up to 40mm wide, just below the cuff.
  • 360 degree print: a full-colour design that runs around the whole sock with no join line.

The shoelaces are polyester, in flat or tubular styles, 120cm long and printed on both sides. Choose a screen print in up to three spot colours as standard, or a full-colour dye sublimation print on the flat style. The standard laces are not recycled, but they can be made in recycled PET on request, so ask when you enquire.

Socks and laces can both be supplied on a printed backing card for a retail-style finish.

Why buy from Social Supermarket

This range is curated by Social Supermarket, a certified B Corp. Pair socks with branded caps for a fuller kit, or browse all branded clothing. You can request a quote from any product page with no commitment.