Choosing the wrong socks can harm women’s health

　　Socks should be eliminated under three circumstances:

　　1. Lose elasticity

　　When socks lose their elasticity, they will increase friction with your feet. They will not follow your feet when walking or exercising. If you sweat, they will feel slippery and you will be easily injured.

　　2. The heel becomes thinner and has holes.

　　Socks will inevitably become thinner after being worn for a long time, which can also lead to heel injuries or blisters.

　　3. Uncomfortable to wear

　　If your feet feel tight, itchy, or have obvious strangulation marks, the socks are not suitable.

　　How to buy the right socks?

　　Although the socks are small, it is not easy to buy a suitable pair.

　　In this regard, the American Delimax Socks Expert Group made the following suggestions:

　　1. Choose less wool socks. Socks made of this material do not absorb sweat well and can easily leave your feet in a damp state, causing blister . Under normal circumstances, it is best to choose cotton socks, but if you are going to exercise, it is recommended to buy socks made of corduroy, which has better sweat absorption effect.

　　2. Fit and size are very important. Socks should fit perfectly and should not be too tight or too loose. If your socks are too big, the extra fiber will increase friction and damage your feet. skin。

　　3. Pay attention to fiber density. When buying socks, you should pay attention to the fiber density of socks. It is not recommended to buy socks that are too loose.

　　In addition, everyone should have a few pairs of high-quality socks such as toe split socks and arch band socks.

　　Criteria for choosing socks

　　As we all know, feet are the "second heart" of a person. Therefore, choosing the right socks is more important than wearing a good pair of shoes. Some experts recommend several criteria for choosing socks.

　　1. Remember the 6-character mantra of "tightness, looseness, great light and clearness". That is, the sock opening and tube should be of appropriate tightness, the sock sole should be loose, the sock heel should be large, the sock surface should be smooth, the ribs should be flush and not skewed, the needle pattern should be clear, and there should be no exposed needles in the pattern, sock toe, or sock heel.

　　2. Try to keep the color consistent with the inside of the shoes. When buying children’s socks, give priority to light-colored ones. The brighter the colors, the more chemical ingredients are added to them.

　　3. Give priority to socks that are mainly made of cotton fiber with an appropriate amount of elastic fiber.

　　4. Consider its purpose and the person wearing it. For example, daily wear should be comfortable and breathable, while sports wear should be soft and wear-resistant.； Those with sweaty feet should choose cotton socks that are both breathable and moisture-absorbent, while those with dry and cracked feet should choose polyester and nylon socks with poor moisture absorption. ； For children's socks, try to choose socks with a simple structure, light color, and smooth surface. Do not choose socks with exposed dotted lines.

　　5. When washing socks, do not rub them hard to prevent the socks from slipping out or breaking after strong friction.； The water temperature for washing socks should not exceed 40°C, otherwise the socks will shrink after being heated, the soles of the socks will become smaller, and the socks will even harden and deteriorate. In order to maintain the original luster of the socks, it is best not to use soap that contains too much alkali. Just rub it gently with your hands, rinse it with water, and dry it in a cool and ventilated place.