Women | Cotton Lisle

Women's Cotton Lisle socks: softness and natural sheen with every step

Cotton Lisle is one of the finest fabrics there is for a sock.

Only the most select extra-long-staple cottons can become Cotton Lisle. This raw material goes through a series of treatments that turn it into a very strong fibre with a natural sheen and a feel similar to silk.

How Cotton Lisle is made

It is made in four stages:

• Combing: the cotton is cleaned of impurities and the short fibres are separated out, producing a fine, soft and robust yarn.
  
  
• Gassing: the yarn is passed through a flame that burns off loose surface filaments, so no pilling appears with wear.
  
  
• Twisting: an intense twist is applied to give the yarn firmness and body.
  
  
• Mercerising: the final finish and the one that adds the most value. The yarn is treated under tension so the fibre gains sheen, strength and a greater affinity for dye.

Knee-high ribbed socks

We use this very special yarn to knit our women's knee-high ribbed socks.

They hug the leg without pinching, feel silky against the skin and show vivid, deep colours that last wash after wash.

For all year round

Cotton Lisle lets the foot breathe, so you can wear these socks in any season, even on the hottest days. They are the elegant alternative to tights when you want to cover your legs without overheating.

How to wear them

Their slight sheen makes them perfect for dressed-up looks: with a dress and court shoes, or peeking out under suit trousers. They also add a refined touch to a more casual outfit with a skirt and white trainers.

Discover Four Cottons women's Cotton Lisle socks and feel the difference of an exceptional fabric.