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Sports & Athletic

Sports socks built for performance brands.

Cushioned running socks, football and team socks, gym crews and trail builds — knitted with technical yarns on electronic machines in Istanbul.

What we knit in this category

Athletic socks are the most engineering-heavy category we produce. A good sports sock combines zoned cushioning under the heel and forefoot, an arch compression band that keeps the sock locked in place, mesh ventilation channels over the instep and a seamless or hand-linked toe that eliminates friction points.

We produce ankle, quarter, crew and knee-high builds — from ultralight 200-needle running socks to full-terry football socks with knitted-in team graphics. Technical yarns (Coolmax®-type moisture-wicking polyester, nylon-reinforced heels, lycra throughout) are standard options, and every construction is tested on-foot before sampling ships.

Typical constructions

  • Running / training: half-terry sole, mesh instep, arch band
  • Football / team sports: knee-high, full terry foot, shin ventilation
  • Gym / crossfit: crew height, reinforced heel-toe, flat toe seam
  • Trail / hiking: merino blends, full terry, blister-control zones
  • Cycling / triathlon: ultralight, aero cuff, minimal padding
Cushioned performance sports socks manufactured by Vargel Turkey

Factory specs

MOQ

300 pairs per design/colorway (private label) · 300 pairs wholesale stock

Price band

€0.75 – €1.60 / pair FOB depending on construction and volume

Lead time

Sample 2–7 days · shipping in 14–30 days

Common questions

Can you add compression zones without full compression certification?
Yes — graduated "support" zones (15-20 mmHg equivalent) are a knitting technique, not a medical claim. For certified medical compression we produce separately under the compression program; ask via the quote form.
Do you produce grip socks?
Yes, anti-slip silicone printing (dots or custom patterns) is applied in-house — popular for football grip socks, yoga and trampoline parks.
Can my logo go on the sole?
Knitted jacquard logos work on the leg, instep and sole. Sole logos knit best in 2 colors; we confirm with a mock-up first.

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