Welcome to Casual Classic’s first-ever guide – a showcase of Australian brands and mills creating world-leading socks for men.
Humphrey Law Socks
Site: https://www.humphreylaw.com.au
Store: https://sockrevolution.com
@humphrey_law_socks – Facebook
- The Australian Sock Specialist
- 100% Australian owned and operated
- Predominately natural yarns like wool and cotton
- Sock designs tend to be conservative and traditional
- Known for their ‘Health Sock’, eliminating the need for a tight elastic top
- ‘Solve Foot Problems’ helps you identify the socks you need (https://www.humphreylaw.com.au/solve-foot-problems)
- Supply socks to the Australian Defence Force
Lindner Socks
Store: https://www.lindnersocks.com.au
@lindnersocks
- Small regional business since 1730
- Knitted using traditional techniques at their Crookwell, NSW factory
- Predominantly wool fibres (Merino)
- Hand finished and inspected for quality
- Great range of socks to suit different shoes, boots and conditions
- From thin to thick wool socks
- “Loose top” socks for those who prefer no elastic at the top
LAFITTE
“Quality socks since 1986”
Store: https://www.lafitte.com.au
@lafittefashion
- Australian owned and most socks are still made in Australia
- Trademark Tough Toe – No-holes, no quibbles one-year replacement guarantee
- Huge range of styles and patterns
- Casual, to dress, to sports and hiking
- Various fabrics from cotton to bamboo
- Most come in a range of sizes from Womens to Mens
- Fun sub-brand called Loco – https://www.locosocks.com.au/
CompuKnit Hosiery / Soxy Beast
Store (Retail/Subscription): https://soxybeast.com.au/
Store (Wholesale): https://compuknit.com.au/
@soxybeast
- One of the leading Australian sock manufacturers since 1994
- Supports local brands and designers with Australian made socks
- ‘Australian Made’, & ‘Ethical Clothing Australia’ accredited
- Wide range of fabrics, from Natural (Wool, Cotton, Silk) to Man Made fibres (Nylon, Polyester, Coolman, Acrylic and Bamboo)
- Manufacturers of Wool, School, Dress, Sports and Novelty socks
- Many of the brands featured in this post use Compuknit Hosiery as their manufacturer
Stockpile
Australian merino wool socks since 1991
Store: https://www.stockpile.com.au/
@stockpilesocks
- One of Australia’s largest suppliers of socks.
- Supporting the Australian wool industry
- Business, sport wears and Boot specific socks
- Knitted to provide a full terry finish on all socks
Bull Road Socks
Australian made wool socks made for hard workers
Store: https://bullroadsockman.com/
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- Made tough, loved by farmers, construction workers and tradies
- Comfortable and warm wool socks
- A practical range of socks including light summer socks, heavyweight boot socks, office socks, outback socks to circulation thin socks
- Small business, run by John ‘The Sock Man’ Geltch.
The Odd Sockery
Bringing sock making back to Clones… one pair at a time!
Store: https://www.theoddsockery.com/
@theoddsockery – Facebook
- Beautifully made socks made on an antique Gearheart Circular Sock Knitting Machine, dating back to 1904
- Hand-cranked and hand-dyed
- Lovely range of solid, striped and dyed colours!
Bruce Goose
“Socks that make you smile! “
Store: https://brucegoose.com.au/
@brucegoose.au
- A family-owned business since 1987.
- Shoppers at Melbourne’s QV market will be well familiar with the store
- All socks are Australian made
- A range of fun designs, from bright to novelty
- Lots of different types, including merino, alpaca wool, bamboo, loose tops to high socks.
Upmovement
“Life-changing Bright & Colourful Socks”
Store: https://upmovement.co/
@upmovement.aus
- 100% of net profits are donated to their social causes.
- When you buy a pair of UPsocks, you’re helping an amputee to restore their freedom of human mobility
- Unique designs created in collaboration with local Australian designers
- A range of sizes from 35 to 47 EUR
- Social Traders certified
- Ethical Clothing Australia certified
- Registered Charity
Otto & Spike
Ethically made Australian knitwear
Store: https://www.ottoandspike.com.au/
@ottoandspike
- Ethically made knitwear since 1987
- Features many iconic Australiana designs
- Not just socks, all manner of knitwear including beanies, gloves and scarves
Mongrel Socks
“Real natural fibre socks! Real pure wool socks! Made from certified Tasmanian Grown, Non-Mulesed Merino. Happy sheep = happy feet!”
Store: https://www.mongrelsocks.com/
@mongrelsocks
- 100% Pure Merino Tasmanian Wool Socks
- Made in Tasmania
- Available in a wide range of colours
- ‘Tuff Mongrel’ with Wool/Polycolon mix, made for boots and tough wear.
- eStore carries other brands including Otto & Spike, Possum socks from NZ and more
Natures Socks Australia
Australian made socks for over 25 years
Store: https://www.naturessocksaustralia.com.au/
@naturessocksaustralia
- Merino & nylon blend socks knitted in Victoria and NSW
- Merino wool is all sourced from Australian manufacturers & farmers
- All merino wool processed in Australia
- Alpaca, Cotton and Bamboo socks are also available
- Loose top/Health socks for those who prefer less restrictive tops
Tightology
Store: https://www.tightology.com.au/australian-made/
@tightology
- Carry a range of Australian and Italian made socks
- A big focus on tights and hosiery, but the Unisex/men’s range is respectable and look to be of good quality and construction
Wilderness Wear
Australian Made, Merino Wool Socks, Base Layers & Activewear
Store: https://wildernesswear.com.au/
@wildernesswear
- Sock options are focused on hiking, running, exercise and cycling
- Merino mix and Bamboo socks in a variety of lengths
- Have been designing and manufacturing merino wool socks & apparel since 1989
- Self-manufacturing in Melbourne
Merino Country
100% Australian grown and sewn in Australia
Store: https://www.merinocountry.com/
@merinocountry
- Australian owned and operated since 1993
- Design and manufacture a huge range of merino wear, including Men’s socks
- Traditional, classic designs
The Sock Factory
Made in WA!
Store: https://thesockfactory.com.au
- Making socks for over 25 years
- Knitted using Busi Sock Knitting machines from Italy
- Cushioned foot for soft comfort
- Wool, , Nylon, Acrylic, Cotton & Lycra blends
Hosiery & Knitting Mills
Fancy yourself a future sock entrepreneur? These Australian mills manufacture socks for local brands.
- Queensland Hosiery Mill
- Belvedere Hosiery
- 2T’s Socks Australia
- Rizzi Quality Socks – Campbellfield VIC, (03) 9357 2994 – Known for their ‘Adventurer’ sock
Retailers & Other Notable Brands
- Lightfeet – Specialist sports socks designed by podiatrist, and made locally in Australia
- Clay Active – Fashion forward and sports focused Australian made sports socks
- Sokhyte – Australian made running & cycling socks
- Sock Smart – Started as a small store in Queen Vic Market in 1982. A small range of Made in Australia socks
- Creswick Wool – Well known Australian mill and now label since 1947. Have their own range of merino socks
- Interknit Branberry – Australian made knitwear since 1939. Small range of Australian made socks
- Pink Pig Socks – Carry Australian made and Australian designed socks
- The Print Cave – Made in Melbourne face socks & personalised socks
- Smitten Merino – Made in Tasmania, with a small range of socks available
- Socc Shop – Australian retailer carrying some Australian made brands
- RM Williams – Carry a range of Made in Australia socks under their own brand name
- I Still Call Australia Home – Australian theme socks, with some made in Australia
