Mercerisation

Our Business light socks are made of 74 % mercerised cotton, while our knee socks are 100 %. But what is mercerised cotton?

More sheen and stability

The process of mercerisation exposes cotton to concentrated caustic soda. This expands the fibres and makes them up to 25 % shorter. The cross-section of the fibres changes from kidney-shaped to round. This refinement results in a permanent change in structure. The fibres take on a silky, wash-resistant sheen and become stronger and thus more stable. The increased stability means that peeling can largely be prevented. This makes it easier to dye the yarn.