What Is Combed Cotton — and Why OEKO-TEX Matters
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'Combed cotton' and 'OEKO-TEX® certified' show up on better socks for good reason. Here's the plain-English version.
Combed cotton, explained
Regular cotton yarn contains short, stray fibers that cause roughness and pilling. Combing brushes those out before spinning, leaving only the long, strong fibers. The payoff:
- A noticeably softer, smoother surface against the skin
- Stronger yarn that resists pilling and holds up to washing
- A cleaner knit that keeps its shape longer
What OEKO-TEX certification means
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is an independent certification that tests textiles for a long list of harmful substances. For something worn against your skin all day, it's a simple promise: the materials have been tested for safety, not just comfort.
Why it matters for socks
Your feet spend most of the day inside a warm, enclosed shoe. Soft, strong fiber plus certified-safe materials means fewer irritations, less pilling and a sock that stays comfortable from the first wear to the hundredth wash.
Every WANDER cotton sock is knit from OEKO-TEX® certified combed cotton — tested safe, built to last.