Knee-high | Purple - Cotton Lisle

These purple Gammarelli over-the-calf socks, from the tailors to the Popes since 1798, are made from 100% Cotton Lisle. 

While the legend of Gammarelli socks began with red socks, it continues with the purple socks worn by bishops, dressed in this distinctive shade of purple. They are knitted in Italy from the finest Egyptian Cotton Lisle, renowned for its fineness, lightness, and sheen.

These over-the-calf socks can be worn with great versatility: they will stand out while complementing the rest of your outfit, either creating contrast with dark colors (black, gray, navy blue) or brightening already colorful outfits. They add a delicate, elegant touch of color to your outfits, sure to catch the eye of connoisseurs.  

The advantages of over-the-calf socks? Their height ensures a good fit on the leg, and they bridge the gap between shoes and trousers without exposing any skin. 

Composition :  100% Cotton Lisle

Height : over-the-calf (below the knee)

Sizes : 36 to 49.

We offer three sock heights:

1- Mid-Calf Socks

Height: mid-calf socks are long socks that reach just below the knee, right above the calf curve.

Advantages: they provide better hold and fully cover the shin. Their height is suitable to be worn with dress pants.

2- Crew Socks

Height: crew socks are short socks that reach the middle of the calf.

Advantage: they are suitable for people who wear slim-fit pants.

3- No-Show Socks

Height: no-show socks are very short socks. Two cutouts: one for sneakers that reaches below the ankle bone and one for loafers that reaches below the instep.

Advantage: no-show socks are invisible in sneakers or loafers but still protect your feet and shoes.

For socks made from plant-based materials:

Cotton lisle, Cotton & Linen:

• Washing: machine wash at a maximum of 40°C
• Spin cycle: between 600 and 1000 rpm;
• Ideally, wash the socks inside out and in a laundry bag to prevent pilling and preserve the colours;
• Drying: tumble drying and ironing are strongly discouraged;
• Air dry, with socks hung up or laid flat. Recommended to preserve the quality of the fibres and the natural shape of the socks.

Cotton Sea Island & Silk :

• Washing: machine wash cold or up to 30°C (ideally on a delicate cycle)
• Spin cycle: maximum 600 rpm;
• Ideally, wash the socks inside out and in a laundry bag to prevent pilling and preserve the colours;
• Drying: tumble drying and ironing are strongly discouraged;
• Air dry, with socks hung up or laid flat. Recommended to preserve the quality of the fibres and the natural shape of the socks.

For socks made of animal fibres:

Wool merinos, cashmere, vicuna, camel hair :

• Washing: machine wash cold or up to a maximum of 30°C
• Spin cycle: maximum 600 rpm;
• Ideally, wash the socks inside out and in a laundry bag to prevent pilling and preserve the colours;
• Drying: tumble drying and ironing are strongly discouraged;
• Air dry, with socks hung up or laid flat. Recommended to preserve the quality of the fibres and the natural shape of the socks.

N.B: 

• For the first wash, it is recommended not to mix light-coloured and dark-coloured socks.
• When in doubt about which cycle to use, hand washing is always effective and safe for delicate materials.
• Learn more about caring for your socks