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Mid-calf
Red - Cotton Lisle
Gammarelli’s iconic red socks are symbolic of both their brand and ours!
These elegant and refined mid-calf length socks are a must-have in your sock drawer. Not only are these red socks made to the highest standards, but they also have a rich history.
Part of Gammarelli’s famous range of papal socks, these red pairs are often thought to be worn by the Pope himself. However, this is in fact not the case, the Pope wears Gammarelli’s special white socks while this striking shade of red is reserved for the cardinals! Wear this sublime red to brighten up your outfits; pair them with darker outfits to play around with colour contrasts or wear them with trainers for a casual yet chic detail.
It's hard not to admire the fine workmanship that goes into these mid-calf socks which are knit in Italy from 100% cotton lisle, a high-quality light Egyptian cotton. Reinforced at the toe and heel, these seamless socks have been knit stitch by stitch for extra comfort and a smooth finish.
Composition: 100% Cotton Lisle
Height: Mid-calf (short)
We offer three sock heights:
1- Mid-Calf Socks
Height: mid-calf socks are long socks that reach just below the knee, right above the calf curve.
Advantages: they provide better hold and fully cover the shin. Their height is suitable to be worn with dress pants.
2- Crew Socks
Height: crew socks are short socks that reach the middle of the calf.
Advantage: they are suitable for people who wear slim-fit pants.
3- No-Show Socks
Height: no-show socks are very short socks. Two cutouts: one for sneakers that reaches below the ankle bone and one for loafers that reaches below the instep.
Advantage: no-show socks are invisible in sneakers or loafers but still protect your feet and shoes.
For socks made from plant-based materials:
Cotton lisle, Cotton & Linen:
- Washing: machine wash at a maximum of 40°C
- Spin cycle: between 600 and 1000 rpm;
- Ideally, wash the socks inside out and in a laundry bag to prevent pilling and preserve the colours;
- Drying: tumble drying and ironing are strongly discouraged;
- Air dry, with socks hung up or laid flat. Recommended to preserve the quality of the fibres and the natural shape of the socks.
Cotton Sea Island & Silk :
- Washing: machine wash cold or up to 30°C (ideally on a delicate cycle)
- Spin cycle: maximum 600 rpm;
- Ideally, wash the socks inside out and in a laundry bag to prevent pilling and preserve the colours;
- Drying: tumble drying and ironing are strongly discouraged;
- Air dry, with socks hung up or laid flat. Recommended to preserve the quality of the fibres and the natural shape of the socks.
For socks made of animal fibres:
Wool merinos, cashmere, vicuna, camel hair :
- Washing: machine wash cold or up to a maximum of 30°C
- Spin cycle: maximum 600 rpm;
- Ideally, wash the socks inside out and in a laundry bag to prevent pilling and preserve the colours;
- Drying: tumble drying and ironing are strongly discouraged;
- Air dry, with socks hung up or laid flat. Recommended to preserve the quality of the fibres and the natural shape of the socks.
N.B:
- For the first wash, it is recommended not to mix light-coloured and dark-coloured socks.
- When in doubt about which cycle to use, hand washing is always effective and safe for delicate materials.
- Learn more about caring for your socks
