Knee-high and over-the-knee socks in cotton lisle

Here are all our cotton lisle knee-high socks, made from high-quality cotton sourced from Egypt.

cotton lisle is a light, fine and delicate material that can be worn all year round, every day or for special occasions such as wedding socks.

Among our cotton lisle socks, you will find plain styles, striped styles, houndstooth styles, caviar-patterned styles and herringbone styles...

Does Scottish thread come from Scotland?

Not at all! The threads of our socks have never set foot in Scotland. The mercerization process was simply invented by John Mercer, a Scotsman: it is therefore a tribute to his nationality. Specifically, the purpose of this process is to burn off the fibers that escape from the thread to make it more uniform, shinier (less fuzzy), and above all to prevent pilling!

When to wear Scottish thread mid-calf socks?

The majority of French people wear cotton socks all year round! Scottish thread socks can be worn in both cold and warm seasons. The softness of Scottish thread protects the feet in winter (if you are sensitive to cold, it probably won’t be enough!). Its lightness and fineness make these socks particularly pleasant to wear in summer as they keep the feet cool.

When should you avoid wearing them?

For those who are very sensitive to cold or people exposed to cold for long periods, Scottish thread will not provide as much warmth as a pair of wool socks. However, for people moving from a heated home to a heated office, Scottish thread will be more than sufficient!

How to care for Scottish thread?

Scottish thread is easily cared for by machine washing at 30°C or 40°C. However, tumble drying is not recommended: it dries out the material and reduces its flexibility!