Custom grip socks are one of the most commercially strategic products a studio can carry. They’re a safety requirement in reformer pilates. They’re an accessory that clients forget and need on the day. They’re a branded product that travels home, gets worn again, and puts your studio name in front of the client every time they use them. Solos™ custom grip socks are manufactured to the specification that studios, gyms, and wellness brands need — non-slip performance, OEKO-TEX® certified yarns, jacquard knit-in studio branding, and private-label capability from just 60 pairs.
We supply custom grip socks and custom pilates socks for studios, gyms, yoga centres, barre studios, physiotherapy clinics, and wellness brands across Australia and globally. Every order starts with free artwork in 12 hours. Every pair carries the same quality standard.
What Are Custom Grip Socks?
Custom grip socks are socks with rubberised non-slip dots or grip patterns applied to the sole and toe zones, carrying your studio or brand logo knitted directly into the cuff or body of the sock. They are the standard footwear for reformer pilates, mat pilates, yoga, barre, and floor-based studio fitness — providing traction on studio floors, yoga mats, and reformer footbars without the restriction of full athletic footwear.
The ‘custom’ distinction is what separates a branded studio product from a generic grip sock purchased from a supplier’s stock catalogue. Custom grip socks carry your studio identity — your name, your logo, your colours — built permanently into the sock structure using jacquard knit-in branding. They become a branded product your clients associate with your studio, not just a functional accessory.
Why Every Pilates & Yoga Studio Should Have Custom Grip Socks
For pilates studios, grip socks are not optional equipment — they are required for reformer use for hygiene and safety reasons. Every new client who walks into a reformer class and doesn’t own grip socks is an immediate point-of-sale opportunity. For yoga studios, hot yoga classes, barre studios, and gym-based floor classes, grip socks are increasingly expected as part of a premium studio experience.
A custom grip sock branded with your studio name turns a functional requirement into a marketing asset. Every client who uses their grip socks outside your studio — at another class, at home, at the gym — is carrying your brand with them. That’s the commercial case for custom pilates and yoga socks that goes beyond the in-studio retail moment.
Grip Sock Technology — What’s Built Into Every Pair
Not all grip socks perform equally. The difference between a grip sock that works through a full reformer session and one that slips mid-movement comes down to grip coverage, grip material, and the quality of the base sock construction. The table below breaks down every technical feature of Solos™ custom grip socks.
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Grip Feature |
Technical Construction |
Performance Benefit |
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Non-Slip Grip Dots |
Rubberised grip dots applied to sole and toe zones in precision pattern |
Direct contact with studio floor, reformer footbar, or yoga mat — prevents slipping under load |
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Full-Sole Grip Coverage |
Grip coverage across the entire sole surface — not just the heel and toe |
Consistent contact point during dynamic movement, balance poses, and transitions |
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Toe-Box Grip |
Extended grip coverage across the toe zone |
Critical for reformer work and balance exercises where toe contact drives stability |
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Technical Blend Yarn |
Moisture-wicking, breathable fibre for studio environments |
Manages sweat during high-temperature studio sessions (hot yoga, heated pilates) |
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OEKO-TEX® S100 Certified |
All yarns independently tested free from harmful substances |
Safe for barefoot-equivalent wear — no harmful substances in direct skin contact |
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Jacquard Knit-In Branding |
Studio logo woven into the sock cuff during manufacturing |
Permanent studio identity on every class sock — never peels or fades |
All grip specifications apply regardless of order size. A 60-pair studio order receives the same grip construction and material quality as a 1,000-pair wholesale program.
Custom Grip Socks for Every Studio Type
Solos™ custom grip socks serve the full spectrum of studio and wellness applications. Whether you’re a pilates studio seeking a private-label sock for your retail shelf, a yoga studio building a membership welcome kit, or a gym chain ordering branded grip socks for a national rollout, the starting point is 60 pairs and free artwork in 12 hours.
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Studio Type |
Class Format |
Why Grip Socks Matter |
Branding Opportunity |
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Pilates Studio |
Reformer, mat, tower |
Reformer footbar contact — non-slip critical for safety and form |
Private-label studio sock, retail revenue stream |
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Yoga Studio |
Hot yoga, vinyasa, yin |
Floor grip during standing poses, balance poses, and transitions |
Branded class sock, membership gift, retail product |
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Barre Studio |
Ballet-inspired, balance work |
Ankle stability at the barre, floor grip during floor work |
Signature studio sock for members and class packs |
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Dance Studio |
Contemporary, jazz, hip hop |
Studio floor grip during turns and floorwork without shoe restriction |
Club uniform sock, studio merch |
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Functional Fitness Gym |
HIIT, CrossFit, circuit |
Multi-directional grip for box jumps, sled work, and floor movements |
Gym membership sock, sponsor merchandise |
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Physiotherapy Clinic |
Rehabilitation, gait work |
Non-slip grip for rehab exercises, safe floor movement post-injury |
Clinic-branded therapy sock, patient gift |
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Martial Arts / MMA |
Grappling, ground work |
Floor grip during ground-based drills, precision foot placement |
Club kit sock, competition team branding |
All applications from 60 pairs MOQ. OSFM sizing used in 96% of all orders. Custom grip socks available in ankle and no-show profiles with full-sole or toe-zone grip patterns.
Custom Pilates Grip Socks
Reformer pilates requires grip sock use in almost every studio in Australia. The reformer footbar demands direct, reliable non-slip contact — a client whose sock slips during footwork or jumping exercises is a safety incident waiting to happen. Solos™ custom pilates socks are built with full-sole grip coverage and reinforced toe-zone grip dots that maintain contact with the reformer footbar throughout every movement. Your studio name and logo are knitted into the cuff, creating a branded product that clients buy, keep, and use at home. Order custom pilates socks →
Custom Yoga Grip Socks
Yoga studios — particularly hot yoga, vinyasa flow, and Bikram studios — generate significant sweat on the studio floor, creating slip conditions that standard socks cannot address. Custom yoga grip socks provide the floor traction needed for standing balance poses, warrior sequences, and transitions, while the moisture-wicking technical blend manages sweat during heated sessions. Custom branding on yoga socks is increasingly common in premium yoga studios as part of membership kits and boutique retail offerings. Order custom yoga socks →
Custom Barre & Dance Grip Socks
Barre studios and dance studios require a grip sock that provides floor traction without restricting the foot’s natural pointing range — a balance that full athletic shoes cannot offer. Custom barre socks and custom dance grip socks provide targeted sole and toe grip while maintaining foot flexibility. Ankle profiles are standard for barre applications, with branding at the cuff providing studio identity at the barre and during floor sequences. Order custom barre socks →
Custom Non-Slip Socks for Gyms & Physio
Functional fitness gyms and physiotherapy clinics are increasingly requesting custom non-slip socks for floor-based classes and rehabilitation sessions respectively. For gyms, branded grip socks are a membership benefit and retail product. For physiotherapy clinics, custom non-slip socks serve both a functional rehabilitation role and a branded patient gift. Both applications start from 60 pairs. Order custom non-slip socks →
Custom Grip Socks as a Studio Revenue Stream
The commercial case for custom grip socks goes beyond unit sales. For a pilates studio, a yoga studio, or any floor-based fitness business, custom branded grip socks represent a secondary revenue stream with high margins, zero inventory risk on the first order, and a product that reinforces studio brand identity every time a client uses them.
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Studio Model |
How Custom Grip Socks Generate Revenue |
Typical Starting Order |
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Retail at reception |
Sell custom grip socks at class price or above. Members who forget socks become buyers. Ongoing retail revenue stream. |
60–100 pairs |
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Included in membership |
Bundle custom grip socks into new member welcome kits. Increases perceived value and retention. |
60–200 pairs |
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Class pack add-on |
Include a pair with 10-class or monthly pass purchases. Increases average transaction value. |
60–150 pairs |
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Private-label brand |
Create a premium studio sock line under your brand name. Sell online and in-studio. Develops into a revenue stream beyond class attendance. |
100–500 pairs |
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Corporate wellness gift |
Supply branded grip socks for corporate wellness programs, retreat packages, and gift voucher redemptions. |
60–200 pairs |
The private-label model is particularly compelling for studios looking to build a brand beyond their class schedule. A custom pilates sock range under your studio name, available for purchase online and in-studio, positions your brand as a premium wellness company — not just a class schedule.
Custom Grip Sock Branding — How Your Studio Logo Gets Built In
The branding method on a custom grip sock is as important as the grip itself. A studio sock with a printed logo that peels after three washes communicates the opposite of the premium experience your clients expect. Solos™ uses jacquard knit-in branding on every custom grip sock — permanent, colour-accurate, and built to outlast every wash cycle.
• Jacquard Knit-In Branding: Your studio name, logo, and brand elements woven directly into the sock during the knitting process. Not printed or embroidered on top. Permanent — will not peel, crack, fade, or wash out.
• Pantone Matching System (PMS): Studio brand colours matched precisely using PMS codes. Up to 6 colours per pair. Consistent colour accuracy across every order, every restock, and every season.
• Cuff & Body Placement: Studio logos are typically placed on the cuff for maximum visibility when the sock is worn. Full-body designs, toe branding, and side panels are available. Our design team advises on placement for your studio aesthetic.
• Free Artwork in 12 Hours: Submit your studio logo files (AI, EPS, or high-res PDF) and PMS colour codes. Our in-house design team produces a full digital mockup within 12 hours at no charge — regardless of whether you’re ordering 60 pairs or 6,000.
How to Order Custom Grip Socks for Your Studio
• Step 1 — Submit Your Brief: Send your studio logo files (AI, EPS, or high-res PDF), PMS colour codes, preferred profile (ankle or no-show), and quantity. Our team responds the same day.
• Step 2 — Free Artwork in 12 Hours: Full digital mockup at no charge. Review grip zone coverage, cuff branding, colour accuracy, and profile. Approve or revise until it matches your studio aesthetic exactly.
• Step 3 — Confirm Spec: Profile (ankle standard for most studio applications), grip coverage (full-sole or toe-zone), OSFM sizing (used in 96% of all orders), quantity from 60 pairs, and colour count (up to 6 PMS colours per pair).
• Step 4 — Production: Standard: 3–4 weeks after artwork approval. Express: 7–21 days for studio openings, launch events, and retail deadlines.
• Step 5 — Delivery: All orders ship via DHL Express & FedEx Express, tracked door-to-door. Australia: 4–6 business days. International: 2–5 business days. Orders arrive in as little as 7–10 days globally.
Pricing & MOQ
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Order Volume |
Setup Fees |
Pricing |
Lead Time |
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60–200 pairs |
Included |
POA |
3–4 weeks |
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200–1,000 pairs |
Included |
POA |
3–5 weeks |
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1,000+ pairs |
Included |
Volume discounts apply |
4–6 weeks |
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Express Production |
Included |
Premium — see quote |
7–21 days |
No hidden setup or tooling fees. All pricing confirmed before production. Private-label programs, wholesale accounts, and multi-studio chain orders welcome — contact admin@solossocks.com.
Worldwide Delivery Lead Times
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Destination |
Carrier |
Est. Delivery (After Dispatch) |
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Australia |
DHL Express / FedEx Express |
4–6 Business Days (Express available) |
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New Zealand |
DHL Express / FedEx Express |
2–5 Business Days |
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USA & Canada |
DHL Express / FedEx Express |
2–5 Business Days |
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UK & Europe |
DHL Express / FedEx Express |
2–5 Business Days |
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Rest of World |
DHL Express / FedEx Express |
2–5 Business Days |
Delivery timeframes are post-dispatch, excluding production. Express production (7–21 days) available for studio openings, launch events, and urgent restocks.
Materials & Certifications
Every Solos™ custom grip sock is built on certified, premium-grade materials. For studio and wellness applications where clients are barefoot-equivalent and the sock is in sustained direct skin contact, certification matters.
• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified: All yarns independently tested and certified free from harmful substances. The only meaningful certification for socks worn directly against skin without other footwear. Essential for studio applications.
• Technical Performance Blend: Moisture-wicking, breathable fibre engineered for studio environments. Manages sweat during heated pilates and yoga classes while maintaining comfort through full sessions.
• Non-Slip Grip Dots: Rubberised grip material applied in precision patterns to the sole and toe zones. Full-sole coverage available for maximum traction. Grip performance maintained through repeated washing.
• ISO-Certified Manufacturing: Produced in ISO-certified facilities with repeatable quality management. Subject to unannounced Solos™ team audits beyond Sedex and BSCI third-party standards.
• Jacquard Knit-In Branding: Permanent branding woven into the sock structure. Not heat-transferred, not screen-printed. Survives the washing frequency typical of studio socks — often 2–3 washes per week.
Why Australian Studios Choose Solos™ for Custom Grip Socks
✔ Grip socks for studio, sport and medical applications — every category from 60 pairs
✔ OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified yarns — barefoot-safe for all skin types
✔ Full-sole and toe-zone grip coverage options — engineered for reformer, yoga mat, and studio floors
✔ Jacquard knit-in branding — permanent, outlasts hundreds of wash cycles
✔ Free artwork in 12 hours — no design fees
✔ MOQ from 60 pairs — accessible for new studios and boutique brands
✔ Up to 6 PMS-matched colours per pair — exact studio brand colour accuracy
✔ Private-label capability — build a retail product line under your studio brand
✔ Express production: 7–21 days for studio openings and events
✔ AU delivery: 4–6 days | Global: 2–5 days after dispatch
✔ Australian-owned, ISO-certified global manufacturing
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the minimum order for custom grip socks?
The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Solos™ custom grip socks is 60 pairs. This is one of the lowest MOQs available for branded grip socks in Australia, making premium custom pilates and yoga socks accessible for small studios, boutique brands, and studio launch programs. Contact admin@solossocks.com for a studio quote.
Q2: What is the difference between full-sole grip and toe-zone grip?
Full-sole grip coverage places non-slip dots across the entire bottom surface of the sock — from heel to toe. This provides maximum traction on all studio surfaces and is recommended for reformer pilates, yoga, and barre. Toe-zone grip concentrates the grip dots on the toe and ball of the foot — the primary contact zone in yoga and balance-focused disciplines. Our design team advises on the right grip specification for your studio application.
Q3: Will the grip dots stay on through repeated washing?
Yes. Solos™ uses a rubberised grip material that maintains its non-slip properties through repeated washing. Studio socks are typically washed 2–3 times per week by clients who use them regularly. The grip construction is designed for this washing frequency and will maintain performance across the full lifespan of the sock.
Q4: Can I create a private-label grip sock range for my studio?
Yes. Private-label studio sock programs are a core part of our business. Your studio name becomes the brand on the sock — not a ‘powered by Solos™’ label. You own the product identity. Starting from 60 pairs, you can develop a custom grip sock range that retails in your studio and online under your studio brand. Contact admin@solossocks.com to discuss a private-label program.
Q5: How quickly can I receive custom grip socks for a studio opening?
Standard production runs 3–4 weeks after artwork approval, followed by 4–6 business days delivery in Australia. For studio openings, launch events, and retail deadlines, express production is available at 7–21 days. Australian studios can receive their custom grip socks in as little as 7–10 days from brief submission to delivery.
Q6: Are your grip socks safe for sensitive skin?
Yes. All Solos™ yarns carry OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, independently verified to be free from harmful substances and safe for direct skin contact. This is the most important certification for studio socks worn without shoes — in direct contact with skin for the full class duration. Our technical blend is also suitable for clients with sensitive skin.
Q7: Can I order custom grip socks with my studio logo in specific Pantone colours?
Yes. Solos™ uses the Pantone Matching System (PMS) for all custom grip sock orders. Up to 6 PMS-matched colours per pair. Submit your Pantone codes with your brief and our design team will match them exactly in the digital mockup. Consistent colour accuracy is maintained across every order and every restock.
Custom Grip Socks Beyond the Studio
Grip socks started in pilates and yoga, but the same construction now solves problems in two very different markets: competitive sport, where the enemy is the foot sliding inside the shoe, and healthcare, where the enemy is a patient slipping on a hard floor. Solos™ manufactures custom grip socks for all three categories — studio, sport, and medical — on the same MOQ of 60 pairs, with the same knit-in branding and the same certified yarns.
Custom Sports & Athletic Grip Socks

In football, futsal, basketball, handball and netball, the problem is not slipping on the floor — it is slipping inside the boot. Under a hard cut or a sudden stop, the foot slides forward and sideways against the insole. The athlete loses a fraction of a second of push-off, and over ninety minutes that friction becomes blisters.
Custom athletic grip socks solve this by placing rubberised grip on the sole of the sock so the sock locks to the inside of the boot, and on the inner surface so the foot locks to the sock. The result is a foot, sock and boot that move as one unit. This is why professional players have worn grip socks under their club socks for the better part of a decade — and why clubs now order them as team kit rather than letting players buy their own.
What we build for sport
Full-sole grip coverage. Grip dots across the entire sole footprint, not just the heel and forefoot. Multi-directional traction for lateral movement, not just linear.
Cushioned high-impact zones. Additional terry cushioning at the heel and forefoot where studs load the foot on hard ground and artificial turf.
Crew, mid and ankle profiles. Crew for football and basketball where the sock sits under a club sock or above the boot collar. Ankle for futsal, netball and indoor court sport.
Club colours and knit-in crest. Up to 6 PMS-matched colours per pair, with the club crest or sponsor mark jacquard-knitted into the cuff. Striped cuff detailing is standard and costs nothing extra.
Team and squad numbering. Player numbers or initials can be knitted in for squad-level orders, so kit does not go missing in a shared laundry.
Custom sports grip socks suit football and soccer clubs, basketball and netball programs, futsal leagues, handball clubs, martial arts and grappling gyms, and sponsor-funded junior sport. From 60 pairs, with express production at 7–21 days for season starts and tournament deadlines.
Custom Medical & Non-Slip Hospital Socks

In hospitals, aged care, day surgery and rehabilitation, a non-slip sock is a patient safety item. Falls are one of the most common in-facility incidents, and they most often happen when a patient gets up from a bed or chair onto a hard, sometimes wet floor, without footwear. A gripped sock is the cheapest intervention available.
Custom medical grip socks let a facility, health service or medical supplier put that safety item under its own name. For a private hospital or clinic group, a branded non-slip sock is both a functional item and a piece of patient-facing identity that goes home in the discharge bag.
What we build for healthcare
Double-sided grip. Grip pattern applied to both the sole and the upper surface, so orientation does not matter. A patient or a nurse under time pressure cannot put the sock on the wrong way round.
High-visibility colourways. Many facilities colour-code by risk level or ward. We match to your existing coding system using PMS references, or supply a single high-contrast colour so gripped socks are visually distinct from personal socks.
Wide, non-constrictive cuff. Specified for oedema, post-operative swelling and reduced circulation, where a standard elasticated cuff is unsuitable.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified yarns. Independently tested free from harmful substances — relevant where socks sit against compromised or elderly skin for extended periods.
Industrial wash tolerance. Built for the wash cycles and temperatures of a commercial healthcare laundry rather than domestic washing, with knit-in branding that will not lift or peel.
Size-graded or one-size runs. Facility programs are usually specified in graded sizes; single-use and take-home programs are usually OSFM.
Custom non-slip medical socks suit private hospitals and hospital groups, day surgery and endoscopy units, aged care and residential care providers, rehabilitation and physiotherapy clinics, medical device and healthcare distributors, and NDIS and home-care providers.
Note on specification: grip pattern, coverage, cuff construction and colour coding are all specified to your facility’s own clinical and procurement requirements. Send us your specification, or your current supplier’s spec sheet, and we will build to it.
Which Custom Grip Sock Do You Need?
| Category | Primary problem solved | Grip placement | Typical profile | Buyer |
| Studio — pilates, yoga, barre, dance | Slipping on studio floors, mats and the reformer footbar | Sole, full or toe-zone | Ankle or no-show | Studio owner, wellness brand |
| Sport — football, futsal, basketball, netball | Foot sliding inside the boot or shoe under load | Sole plus inner surface | Crew, mid or ankle | Club, league, sponsor, team manager |
| Medical — hospital, aged care, rehab | Patient falls on hard floors without footwear | Sole and upper — double-sided | Ankle or crew, wide cuff | Facility procurement, healthcare distributor |
All three categories start at 60 pairs, include free artwork within 12 hours, and carry the same knit-in branding and certified yarns. If your application sits across two categories — a physiotherapy clinic running rehab classes, for example — we will spec a single sock that covers both.
Quick Answers
What are custom grip socks? Socks with rubberised non-slip grip applied to the sole, carrying your logo knitted into the sock itself. Used in pilates and yoga studios, in sport to stop the foot sliding inside the shoe, and in healthcare to reduce patient falls.
What is the minimum order? 60 pairs, for every grip sock category.
How long do they take? Standard production is 3–4 weeks after artwork approval. Express is 7–21 days. Delivery is 4–6 business days in Australia and 2–5 business days internationally.
Do grip socks work in football boots? Yes. Grip on the sock’s sole locks the sock to the boot’s insole and grip on the inner surface locks the foot to the sock, removing the slide that causes lost push-off and blisters.
Are non-slip hospital socks the same as pilates grip socks? No. Medical socks are usually double-sided so orientation does not matter, use high-contrast colours for ward visibility, and have a wider non-constrictive cuff for swelling.
Will the grip survive washing? Yes. The rubberised grip and the knit-in branding are both built to survive repeated washing, including commercial healthcare laundry cycles.
Can I use my own Pantone colours? Yes — up to 6 PMS-matched colours per pair, matched exactly and held consistent across restocks.
Further Frequently Asked Questions
Q8: Do you make custom grip socks for football and other team sports?
Yes. Custom athletic grip socks are built with full-sole grip plus grip on the inner surface, so the foot, sock and boot move as one unit. Available in crew, mid and ankle profiles with club crests and sponsor marks jacquard-knitted into the cuff, and player numbering available for squad orders. MOQ is 60 pairs and express production runs 7–21 days for season starts.
Q9: Can you manufacture non-slip socks for hospitals and aged care?
Yes. We manufacture custom non-slip medical socks with double-sided grip, high-visibility colourways for ward or risk-level coding, and wide non-constrictive cuffs for oedema and post-operative swelling. All yarns are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. Send your facility specification or your current supplier’s spec sheet and we will build to it.
Q10: What is the difference between a sports grip sock and a studio grip sock?
A studio grip sock grips the floor, so the grip sits on the sole only. A sports grip sock grips the inside of a shoe, so grip is applied to both the sole and the inner surface. Sports profiles also carry additional cushioning at the heel and forefoot for stud pressure on hard ground and artificial turf.
Q11: Can you match an existing grip sock we already buy?
Usually, yes. Send a sample pair or your current supplier’s specification and our team will assess the grip pattern, base construction, cuff and sizing, then quote a matched or improved build. This is a common starting point for facilities and clubs moving supplier.
Q12: Do you supply resellers, distributors and promotional agencies?
Yes. A significant share of our grip sock volume ships through reseller partners, promotional distributors and healthcare suppliers under their own branding, with no Solos™ marking on the product or packaging. Contact admin@solossocks.com to discuss trade pricing and private-label programs.