Socks & Underwear
Socks and underwear for men
Hackett London's socks and underwear for men run on combed cotton with a touch of elastane, holding shape without digging in — the invisible base that carries any suit or weekend outfit.
Composition and knit
A sock at 98% combed cotton and 2% elastane springs back after every wash without losing grip at the ankle, unlike plain cotton, which stretches out after only a few wears. Socks and underwear for men in the collection reinforce heel and toe with a technical terry knit, exactly the spot that wears through first on a poorly built sock.
Underwear: seams and handle
The underwear runs on long-staple pima cotton, softer to the touch than standard cotton and less prone to pilling after repeated washes. Flat seams on socks and underwear for men avoid chafing under tailored trousers — a construction detail kept across the basics line since it was first introduced.
Getting the size right
The flat elastic waistband on socks and underwear for men fits better when sized to your regular trouser size rather than your t-shirt size, since the two don't always match on the same body. Between two sizes, the closer fit usually holds its shape better through daily wear.
Why quality matters most in the basics
Socks and underwear for men get washed and worn more often than any other item in a wardrobe — which is exactly why the material quality here is worth paying attention to, since it withstands far more wash cycles than a cheaper alternative.
How often should you replace dress socks?
Once the terry knit at the heel starts to feel thin, a sign the fibre has lost density and will let moisture through sooner. With regular wear and machine washing, this tends to happen somewhere between six and twelve months depending on frequency.
Do socks and underwear for men from Hackett London shrink in the wash?
Combed cotton with elastane shrinks very little provided the 30-40 degree wash on the label is followed. A hot tumble dryer is the most common cause of the elastic waistband losing its tension early.