Men's cotton-lisle socks

# Men's Scottish Thread Socks, Origins of the Material

Don't be mistaken... Scottish thread does not come from Scotland! So why talk about Scotland? Because the manufacturing process of Scottish thread uses a very particular thread treatment technique that was invented by a Scotsman. It was the famous John Mercer, a Scotsman, who developed mercerization in 1844, a process that produces a thread of superior quality. Mercerization consists of removing the cotton fibers that protrude from the thread, thus obtaining a very clean and shiny thread texture. These two qualities are unique to Scottish thread, which is then the best thread for knitting exceptional men's Scottish thread socks like the ones we offer.

Fun fact: Mercerization involves impregnating the Scottish thread with a solution based on caustic soda, which allows the thread to absorb dyes even better. So rest assured, your men's Scottish thread socks will not bleed and will keep their vibrant color throughout their lifespan!

So not only does Scottish thread not come from Scotland, but the one we use for our socks comes from Egypt! Why so far? Because it is rare to find it closer (especially in Europe) and because Egypt cultivates one of the best Scottish threads. Thus, sourcing from Egypt allows us to send the thread directly to our production workshops in Italy and then receive the men's Scottish thread socks in Paris. Moreover, we guarantee the shortest and fastest production chain from Cairo - Milan - Paris to limit our CO2 emissions.

# Wearing Men's Scottish Thread Socks

Men's Scottish thread socks can be worn all year round! They are characterized by their fineness and lightness (they are not transparent, however). Mid-calf men's Scottish thread socks are ideal if you usually wear narrow shoes or slim pants, for example. Additionally, the mercerization process, as mentioned above, makes the thread cleaner and thus gives the socks a consistent thickness, more durability, and better fiber elasticity. Men's Scottish thread socks come from a noble raw material, a guarantee of quality. High-end men's socks that provide feet with softness, fineness, and freshness. A perfect pair of men's socks for summer.

Note: If you tend to feel cold, we recommend opting for warmer and thicker socks for the winter season because men's Scottish thread socks are not known for their insulating capacity. Prefer then wool socks or mid-calf cashmere socks.

Thanks to their fineness and color absorption capacity, men's Scottish thread socks allow for many refined and delicate color and pattern variations. Among the Scottish thread ranges, you will find:

Men's solid Scottish thread socks: discover more than thirty colors of mid-calf men's Scottish thread socks. Classic and timeless colors (such as navy blue, black, anthracite gray, or brown) to brighter and more original colors (with orange, bright Gammarelli red, Mazarin Academy green, or yellow);
Men's patterned Scottish thread socks: from variegated or striped socks to houndstooth and caviar patterns, including chevrons, men's patterned Scottish thread socks let you dare fantasy without any lack of taste! Trendy and comfortable men's socks!

And if you have the unfortunate habit of wearing holes in your socks and think Scottish thread is not for you... We have the solution! Mazarin offers a range of reinforced men's Scottish thread socks: super-strong Scottish thread socks combine the best of Scottish thread (72%) and synthetic materials, especially polyamide (23%), which provide this particular robustness to these almost indestructible socks!

# Caring for Your Men's Scottish Thread Socks

As you have understood, men's Scottish thread socks are made of superior quality cotton. Caring for these socks is relatively simple! You can machine wash them on a normal cycle (30° or 40° and spin at 1200 rpm, for example) and even tumble dry them.

But we still have some recommendations to keep them looking like new longer:

Use a laundry bag; this will prevent the stitches of the men's Scottish thread socks from catching on the drum of the machine. You can also wash your socks in pairs without them disappearing in the machine (we have all been victims of this unexplained disappearance phenomenon);
Dry your men's high Scottish thread socks flat to let the thread regain its natural shape while drying, which will prevent deformation;
And finally, store your socks not in a ball but neatly folded! Certainly, this requires some discipline (which you probably already have..!) but it preserves the elastic of men's Scottish thread socks and also their shape.

# Our Commitments to Producing Sustainable Men's Scottish Thread Socks

Materials: Our thread suppliers innovate daily to offer Scottish threads made from cotton that consume less water. We therefore strive to use more organic cotton for the evolution of our men's Scottish thread sock ranges. If you want to take the step towards responsible socks, we offer a range of extra-soft and comfortable mid-calf organic cotton socks from the Mazarin brand.

Production chain: As mentioned above, we always try to find the best compromise between supplier location and quality of raw materials when choosing our partners. All while favoring countries close to our point of sale, Paris, to limit our CO2 emissions. It is with this in mind that we chose the Cairo/Milan/Paris axis to source raw materials, produce, and distribute our men's Scottish thread socks and other product ranges.