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Jan 7, 1000
The first invention socks
In the 8th century, Greek poet Hesiod wrote of piloi, socks made from matted animal hairs -
May 16, 1000
Roman Socks
By the 2nd cenry AD, the Romans were wearing undones, which were sown from woven fabric and pulled over the foot -
Aug 30, 1050
First Knit Socks
In Egyptian tombs of the 3rd-6th century A.D., the first real knit socks were discovered -
Jan 4, 1490
Tights
Breeches and hoses were joined and made as one garment, forming tights -
Feb 27, 1500
Socks
European fashion during the 16th and 17th centuries was also influenced greatly by Spain. Because of the wealth of the New World, Spanish cloth of that time were beautiful fabrics adorned with embroidery and fine jewels. Men's socks were typically made of knitted silk and embroidered with the emblems. -
Hose
Sewing machines became regularly used, knitted hose became more common everywhere -
Cotton
Cotton came into use in the late 17th century -
Nylon
Nylon became a popular fabric for stocking because of the strength and elasticty -
Argyles
Argtles were popular in the Roaring Twenties, but eventually colored socks became the fashion for men -
Leggings
In Europe, socks were strips of cloth or hide that were wrapped around the legs and feet. They were called "leggings."
