Custom Hockey Socks 101

By Joe Pied

Hockey is likely one of the most intense sports ever invented. Although technically speaking, hockey has a lot of forms; for instance ice hockey (used with ice skates), field hockey (no skates, only a field of grass/gravel), and street hockey (used with rollerblades). All these kinds of hockey are intense enough and can provide athletes and audiences alike a very enjoyable game.

It's important, in any variety of hockey, for players to wear the proper clothes and especially the appropriate socks. Games can take place during cold or humid climates and a sock allows protection from any various extremes of the weather. Apart from protection from the climate, it can also become a mini-buffer against accidental strikes from pucks, hockey sticks, and even other players' feet. Getting hit in the shin can hurt a whole lot, you no doubt know.

The standard model that's used in hockey will likely be the tube sock. It goes right below the knee and is particularly ideal for players. Manufacturers are often conservative with the designs and colors (black, white, or maybe some stripe variations) but you can choose to customize them with your logos, patches, etc.

Choosing customizable hockey socks will be the best option for numerous hockey athletes. Of course, you have to make sure that the socks you're buying are really customizable. It's recommended also you choose the ones that are colored the way you want in case you are considering setting them up to go along with your team's preferred logo. Be sure you can easily add personalized texts, patches, etc.

Your socks will need to be very durable. That means you should choose technical socks as opposed to the regular cotton ones. Technical socks free you from developing blisters because they are inclined to wick away the moisture. No more blisters, less sweaty, and less smelly.

Apart from taking care of your feet, custom hockey socks are usually made to fit all sizes. You will not have to worry much about getting the incorrect one if you choose to go with custom socks. However, in order to be on the really safe side, ask for specific sizes in order to avoid any problems.

You can decide to order 100 pairs, though it's better if you order 300 in bulk since it's generally more economical that way. Manufacturers basically charge you a lot if you subsequently order three times a 100 pairs. It's cheaper if you get 300 pairs in just one order because of the discount. Price is usually around 5 dollars a pair and also you can minimize this when you buy in bulk.

The one thing about most manufacturers is they sometimes take at least 7 weeks to deliver your socks if you choose to buy on the internet. If you can find a manufacturer that says they'll deliver for under that time (like 6 weeks or less), then choose that one. Five to six weeks is generally the standard but some companies can deliver faster.

Custom hockey socks are your best bet when you're looking for the right apparel for your team. They're comfortable, provides protection, and easily customizable. - 31496

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