Custom Printed Socks: Branded Socks Knitted to Your Design

Most people who are searching for socks call them printed socks, but ours are knitted to your specification, so the design becomes part of the sock itself. That means the branding does not crack, peel or wash out, and you get far more freedom over colour and pattern than a print sitting on the surface would allow. We offer a more bespoke product.

Every pair carries your design all over the sock rather than as a logo on a plain ground. That covers the cuff, the leg, the foot and the sole, which means a repeat pattern, an illustration or a packaging design can be reproduced end to end. A single small logo is still an option, but it is a choice rather than a limit.

Because each pair is knitted to order, branded socks take a little longer than printed clothing: ten to twelve business days from approved artwork, while express delivery is available on request. The minimum order is fifty pairs, and you can see every length we make, from no show to knee high, on our custom socks page.

Branded socks turn up in some recognisable places. DHL, MTV, Nickelodeon, Doritos, Tessian and Silverton have all used them, which tells you something about how broadly the format works. A courier, a music channel, a children's television brand, a crisp brand, a software company and a hotel group would have very little in common beyond wanting something people actually keep.

In this guide

• Choosing a Branded Sock Style
• Upcycled Socks
• Custom Printed Socks We Have Made
• Packaging Makes the Difference
• Why Socks Work as Merchandise
• How to Order Custom Socks
• Planning Your Branded Sock Order
• Custom Sock FAQs

Choosing a Branded Sock Style

Four options cover almost every brief. Start with who will wear the socks and what they will do in them, then pick the construction to match.

Upcycled Socks

Alongside the four options above, we can also knit an upcycled sock, made from yarn recovered from textile waste rather than virgin cotton. It is an award winning product, named best promotional item in 2025. It gives you the same branding area as a standard crew, so nothing is lost on the design side, and it comes with a sustainability story you can shout about, rather than a claim on a swing tag.

We can supply it in decomposable bags so the packaging is consistent with the product inside it.

Custom Printed Socks We Have Made

A few of the jobs that have come through, across the full spread of lengths, colours and designs.

Three more from our own production. The first two are crew socks with the pattern running the full length of the sock, one a summer pineapple repeat with a contrast cuff, heel and toe, the other a Christmas design with Father Christmas, Ho Ho Ho lettering and a snowflake and heart pattern. The third is a longer sock with a full colour illustration knitted right around the cuff and leg, which shows how much detail the format will carry.

Packaging Makes the Difference

Branded socks are often small, so presentation is vital and carries a lot of the perceived value. We supply them in specialist packaging, from something as simple as a box to something more involved such as a metal tin. A printed tag or sleeve is the simplest finish and keeps the cost down, while a box or tin turns a pair of socks into a gift worth posting to a client. Packaged socks also slot neatly into a welcome pack or a corporate gift box.

Why Socks Work as Merchandise

• Branded socks are often inexpensive per unit, so they suit larger giveaways.
• They are useful, which means they get kept rather than binned, so your brand is seen for a longer amount of time.
• The branding is knitted in, so it lasts as long as the sock does, which is years.
• They are small and light, which keeps postage costs down for individual fulfilment.
• Almost nobody else in your sector is handing out promotional socks, so they stand out.
• They can be knitted from yarn made out of textile waste, which puts them alongside the rest of our sustainable promotional merchandise.

How to Order Custom Socks

Four steps from first enquiry to delivered order, with one point of contact the whole way through.

Planning Your Branded Sock Order

Work back from the date the socks are needed. Allow ten to twelve business days for knitting once the artwork is approved, plus time to agree the design, and ask about express delivery if the date is tight. The price per pair depends on the style, the quantity and the packaging, and it comes down as the order grows past the fifty pair minimum.

Bold shapes and a clear colour palette knit most cleanly, so a busy logo with very fine detail or small text may need simplifying for the sock. Send us your logo and the quantity you have in mind and we will come back with options, sizes and pricing, along with a visual so you can see how the design sits on the sock before anything is made.

Get a custom sock quoteor call 0208 064 1315

Custom Sock FAQs

What is the minimum order for printed socks?

Fifty pairs. Socks are knitted to order rather than printed from stock, so the minimum reflects setting the machine up for your design rather than a screen setup fee. Above fifty, the cost per pair comes down as the quantity rises.

How long do custom socks take to produce?

Ten to twelve business days, with express delivery available on request. Socks take longer than a printed t-shirt because each pair is knitted from scratch rather than decorated after the fact, so it is worth starting the conversation ahead of an event or campaign date.

Can you match my brand colours exactly?

Yes. The colour comes from the yarn rather than from ink sitting on the surface, so we work to your Pantone references when selecting it. That is the advantage of knitting the design in, because the colour is part of the yarn rather than a layer sitting on top of it.

Can the design cover the whole sock?

Yes. Every pair carries the design all over, so it runs across the cuff, the leg, the foot and the sole. A repeat pattern, an illustration or a packet design can all be reproduced end to end, and a single small logo is a choice rather than a limit.

What file do you need for a sock design?

Vectored artwork is ideal, an AI, EPS or PDF file, along with your Pantone references. If all you have is a logo in another format, send it across anyway and we will tell you what we can work with.

Which sock style should I choose for my brand?

The KS04 Classic Crew handles most briefs and gives the largest branding area, so start there unless you have a reason not to. Choose the KS09 Thermal for winter campaigns and Christmas gifting, and the KS11 Sports Crew for clubs, teams and gyms where the sock has to perform. If none of them fit what you have in mind, KS05 Custom Development builds the sock around your brief instead.

Can branded socks be packaged as gifts?

Yes. We can supply printed sock tags, sleeves, boxes and tins, and decomposable bags for a greener option. A tag or sleeve keeps the cost down, while a box or tin suits client gifts and retail.

Do you offer eco friendly socks?

Yes. The upcycled sock is knitted from yarn recovered from textile waste rather than virgin cotton, with the same branding area as a standard crew, and it can be packed in decomposable bags so the packaging matches the product.