The Vintage Cotton Ribbed Socks are knitted in Nara, Japan from fine virgin cotton, creating a substantial yet exceptionally soft everyday sock with excellent durability. Over time, the yarn develops a naturally worn appearance similar to well-loved vintage denim, giving each pair additional character with continued wear.

To achieve this distinctive finish, Nishiguchi Kutsushita uses a specialised speck dyeing process. Fine dye capsules are applied to the yarn before steaming, creating subtle tonal variations throughout the fabric that give the socks their rich melange appearance. The specialised speck dyeing process creates the rich chocolate melange appearance, with subtle tonal variation that becomes increasingly distinctive over time.

The thick rib construction provides cushioning without unnecessary bulk, making them particularly well suited to cooler weather and everyday use. Compared with the lighter Boston Hemp Sock, this style offers greater warmth and a fuller, more substantial handle.

For more than seventy years, Nishiguchi Kutsushita has specialised in producing thoughtfully designed socks in Nara, Japan using carefully selected natural fibres and decades of knitting expertise. Every style is developed with an emphasis on comfort, durability and everyday wearability rather than seasonal trends.

Composition
95% Cotton
4% Polyester
1% Polyurethane

Origin | Made in Nara, Japan
Part of our curated selection of Japanese everyday goods from Nara Prefecture, where Nishiguchi Kutsushita has specialised in sock making since 1950.