A Shared History
Our History
2018 - The Beginning
Sockrates started with a high-end retail store in Toronto. After carrying countless brands, we noticed a gap
in the market: stylish, ethically sourced socks. That’s when we set out to find a manufacturing partner in Italy.
Finding Our Partners
Through a trusted contact, we met Livio and Lara in Italy.Together, we began designing socks with full control over
materials, quality, colors, and timelines - an eye-opening shift from retail to true product creation.
From Store Shelves to Growing Demand
Our designs sold out fast, giving us momentum to expand. As Sockrates grew, businesses started reaching out to put their branding on our socks, opening the door to a new opportunity.
The Shift to Custom
Demand for custom socks soon became the focus. Our Italian factory adapted its entire process to specialize in bespoke runs, setting the foundation for the custom sock company Sockrates is today.
2018 - The Beginning
Finding Our Partners
From Store Shelves to Growing Demand
The Shift to Custom
Meet Our Makers
Our factory in Italy is a multi generational labour of love.
Meet the great people who work tirelessly to turn your designs into reality
A Day In The Life At Our Factory
A Day In The Life
At Our Factory
to ensure flawless production
A Look at The Past…
Castel Goffredo has been a hosiery center since the 16th century when it supplied silk stockings to European aristocracy. Today it blends traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to produce high-quality tights, socks, and seamless garments for global markets.
…And to the Future
At Sockrates, we're stepping confidently into the future with our Italian factory by our side - committed to raising the bar on quality advancing sustainability efforts, and crafting every pair with purpose and passion.
Sockrates' Factory FAQs
What are the Benefits of Manufacturing in Italy?
Pantone colour matching is a standardized system that ensures precise color representation across various media.
How do you ensure the Italian Factory is maintaining a high code of ethics?
Some of our competitors offer either a restricted range of Pantone colours or unlimited matching but with slower turn around times.
How can unlimited Pantone colour matching benefit my business or organization?
Italian manufacturing is a particularly virtuous example of environmental performance.
The emissions intensity of the manufacturing sector dropped by 17.1% between 2014 and 2023 and is 5.1% lower than the EU average and among the lowest in Europe.
Is there a minimum order quantity for custom socks with unlimited Pantone colour matching?
We are very committed to reducing our impact on the planet. When we first started our custom sock exploration, it was one of the main reasons we chose to make our socks in Italy. The environmental standards in Italy are well documented as well as their ethical standards for workers. You can also read more about how we collect all of our wasted threads in order to make new products, preventing tons of waste from landing up in landfills.
How does Sockrates' unlimited Pantone colour matching technology work, and what level of assistance can I expect in the design process?
Sockrates' unlimited Pantone colour matching technology uses advanced colour-matching algorithms and high-quality production processes at our Italian sock factory. Eco-Luxe Socks which are made from GRS recycled wool.
Don't see your question? Email our Socktologists and we'll get back to you shortly.
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