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Travel socks

Custom socks with a travel-inspired pattern
[case study]

Colours

We paired a turquoise background with a light pattern and contrasting heel and toe details. The limited colour palette gives the socks a cohesive and distinctive look.

Clear details

Suitcases, glasses, aeroplanes and other small graphics had to be simplified and adapted to the technical possibilities of sock production. This keeps even small elements clear and easy to recognise.

Custom label

The project is completed with a custom label matched to the sock colours. This creates a coherent finished product ready to be given to clients or employees.

All-over sock pattern

Small travel-related graphic elements are distributed across the entire sock. The repeating pattern creates a coherent look and works well on knitted fabric.

Project details

Description and challenges

The aim was to create custom socks that immediately evoke travel. Instead of one large graphic, we used a set of small symbols associated with tourism and leisure.

The main challenge was adapting the small graphics to knitted fabric. The elements had to be simplified and scaled appropriately to remain clear while creating a light, regular all-over pattern.

Colours and design

The design is based on an intense turquoise colour. Light graphics stand out clearly against the background, keeping the pattern legible even when individual elements are small.

The heel, toe and upper part of the sock are highlighted in a lighter colour. We placed the logo on the leg in a clearly visible position.

Sizes and quantities

Two sizes, 41–43 and 44–46, ordered in equal quantities.

Case study

We are very pleased with the result, especially as these socks were not among the simplest to produce.

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