Quick B2B Sourcing Overview
- MOQ: 3 pairs (stock) | 100 pairs (full customization)
- Lead Time: 31 business days (custom up to 100 pairs)
- Material: Spandex / Polyester / Cotton Blend
- Style: Extra Long | Knee High | Padded
- Construction: Knitted | Tube | Scrunched
- Sports: Football | Soccer | Baseball | Rugby | Softball | Hockey | Volleyball
- Sizing: US Shoe size 6-12 (custom available)
Product Specifications
| Attribute |
Specification |
Notes |
| Material |
Spandex / Polyester / Cotton |
Blend construction |
| Style |
Extra Long | Knee High |
Padded cushioning |
| Construction |
Knitted | Tube | Scrunched |
Custom patterns available |
| Sports |
Football | Soccer | Baseball | Rugby | Softball | Hockey | Volleyball |
Multiple applications |
| Features |
Breathable | Padded | Extra Long |
Performance construction |
| Sizing |
US Shoe size 6-12 |
Custom sizes available |
| Logo Placement |
Cuff | Body | Bottom | Header Card |
Customizable |
| Needle Detection |
Yes |
Safety verification |
| MOQ (Stock) |
3 pairs |
Sample/retail |
| MOQ (Custom) |
100 pairs |
Full customization |
| Lead Time |
31 business days |
Up to 100 pairs |
| Package Size |
14X14X3 cm |
Single pair |
| Weight |
0.100 kg |
Single pair gross |
| Origin |
China |
OEM manufacturer |
Technical Comparison
Knee-high padded socks versus standard crew socks provides a protection-to-cover-age trade-off. Knee-high socks provide coverage for shin guard applications in football and soccer, with padded cushioning for impact protection. Standard crew socks offer less coverage and are suitable for sports where shin protection is not required. The extra long design provides additional warmth and protection for outdoor sports.
Knitted construction versus printed construction affects durability and design integration. Knitted logos and patterns are integrated into the fabric structure, providing durability that won't wash off or fade over time. Printed designs sit on the surface and may wear over repeated use. Knitted construction is preferred for team uniforms where durability through repeated washing is essential. The needle detection verification adds manufacturing safety assurance.
Spandex/polyester/cotton blend versus cotton-only socks affects fit and performance. The blend provides stretch for fit retention and breathability for moisture management. Cotton-only socks may provide comfort but lack the stretch and moisture-wicking properties needed for athletic performance. The blend supports performance across multiple sports and activity levels.
Multi-Scenario Buyer Applications
Team Sports Uniform Program
A team sports coordinator evaluating custom knee-high socks for football or soccer uniforms would typically confirm the length and padding meet league requirements and player preferences. The extra long design provides coverage for shin guards and protective equipment. The 100-piece MOQ supports team orders with custom team colors and logos. Logo placement options on cuff, body, or bottom provide branding flexibility. US shoe size 6-12 covers most adult players, with custom sizing available for youth or extended sizes. The 31-day lead time aligns with pre-season planning. Knitted construction ensures logo durability through repeated washing. Breathable fabric supports performance during play.
Retail Sporting Goods Distribution
A retail sporting goods buyer sourcing athletic socks for resale would typically evaluate pricing across multiple quantity tiers to support margin requirements. The 3-piece stock MOQ enables sample verification and small retail test orders before committing to larger volumes. The blend of spandex, polyester, and cotton provides performance features that appeal to athletes. The multi-sport application (football, soccer, baseball, rugby, softball, hockey, volleyball) supports broad retail appeal. Custom packaging with header card logo placement supports retail presentation. OEM customization supports private label brand development.
School Sports Program Procurement
A school sports program coordinator sourcing socks for multiple sports teams would typically need a single product that works across different sports. The knee-high padded design serves football, soccer, baseball, and other school sports programs. The 100-piece MOQ supports multi-team ordering. Custom colors and patterns support school branding and team differentiation. US shoe size 6-12 covers student athlete sizing. The 31-day lead time supports academic calendar planning. Needle detection verification supports safety requirements for school procurement. Bulk ordering across multiple teams improves unit economics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom Production
Q: What customization options are available for team socks?
A: Customization range includes logo, size, color, packaging, style, pattern, and size. Logo placement options include cuff, body, bottom, and header card. Custom design patterns are accepted. Full customization requires 100-piece MOQ. SupplyBatch provides free artwork verification before production to confirm design compatibility with the knitted construction.
Logistics & Shipping
Q: What shipping options are available and what are the transit times?
A: Shipping options include express via DHL/FedEx/UPS, air freight, and sea freight. Standard export documentation is provided with all shipments. Express shipping is recommended for sample orders and urgent quantities. Sea freight is cost-effective for bulk orders with 25-30 day ocean transit to US destinations. Buyers should confirm specific tariff classifications with their customs broker.
Payment & Terms
Q: What payment methods are accepted?
A: Payment methods include L/C, T/T, Western Union, and Money Gram. Specific terms are confirmed during the quoting stage based on order volume and buyer requirements. Extended payment terms may be available for established accounts and large volume orders.
Quality & Compliance
Q: What quality control measures are applied during production?
A: Quality control includes material verification, knit quality inspection, dimensional accuracy checks, needle detection verification, and packaging integrity inspection. Pre-shipment inspection reports are available upon request for procurement documentation. Documentation is available upon request.
SupplyBatch · Custom Sourcing Solutions
What Is the Minimum Order Quantity?100 ·units
Who This Product Works Best For?Team Sports Coordinator — sourcing custom socks for football, soccer, baseball, and rugby teams for match day uniforms
Athletic Apparel Buyer — ordering performance socks for retail sporting goods and athletic wear stores
Sports Club Procurement Lead — purchasing team socks for club members, training programs, and merchandise sales
Retail Sporting Goods Buyer — stocking athletic socks for retail distribution and team sports equipment sales
School Sports Program Coordinator — sourcing uniforms and athletic socks for school sports teams and physical education programs
Sports Event Organizer — ordering custom socks for tournament participant kits and event merchandise
Uniform Program Manager — sourcing custom athletic socks for multi-team uniform programs and league apparel
Where and How It's Made? These athletic knee-high socks are manufactured from a spandex, polyester, and cotton blend at facilities in China. The blend provides stretch and breathability suitable for sports performance. The knitted construction delivers consistent quality with needle detection verification for manufacturing safety.
The extra long knee-high design provides coverage with padded cushioning for comfort during athletic activity. The breathable fabric construction supports temperature regulation during play. The tube and scrunched style options provide different aesthetic and fit preferences. The socks are suitable for football, soccer, baseball, rugby, softball, hockey, and volleyball.
Quality control processes include material verification, knit quality inspection, dimensional accuracy checks, and needle detection verification. Material documentation is available upon request for procurement files. The supplier operates on a make-to-order basis supporting full customization.
OEM manufacturing services include custom logo placement on cuff, body, bottom, or header card. Custom sizes, colors, packaging, styles, and patterns are available. US shoe size 6-12 is the standard sizing with custom sizing available. Stock availability supports immediate fulfillment for standard items.
What You Need to Know?The length and padding level represent the most consequential choices for these socks. Extra long knee-high construction with padded cushioning provides protection for sports requiring shin guards and coverage. Standard crew length without padding is suitable for casual wear or sports where less coverage is needed. The padded design adds cushioning for impact sports like football and soccer.
The material blend decision affects performance. The spandex/polyester/cotton blend provides stretch for fit and breathability for comfort during active play. Higher spandex content increases stretch but may reduce breathability. Higher cotton content enhances comfort but may reduce moisture management. The standard blend offers balanced performance across multiple sports.
The customization approach affects lead time and cost. Stock items with standard colors and patterns provide immediate fulfillment for basic needs. Full customization with custom colors, patterns, and logos requires the 100-piece MOQ and 31-day lead time. Team orders should plan production timing around season schedules.
Custom athletic knee-high socks provide performance apparel for football, soccer, baseball, rugby, and other team sports. The spandex/polyester/cotton blend offers stretch and breathability with knitted construction. Extra long padded design provides cushioning and coverage. Custom logo placement available on cuff, body, bottom, or header card. Needle detection verification ensures manufacturing safety.
SupplyBatch supports athletic sock procurement with a 3-piece stock MOQ for sample verification. Full customization requires 100-piece MOQ. Lead time is 31 business days for up to 100 pairs. Custom sizes, colors, styles, and patterns are available through OEM manufacturing service. Free artwork verification is available before production.
Why Companies Choose This Product?
→ 3-piece stock MOQ for sample verification and small retailers
→ 100-piece full customization MOQ for team orders and branded programs
→ Spandex/polyester/cotton blend for stretch and breathability
→ Extra long knee-high length with padded cushioning
→ Multiple sport applications: football, soccer, baseball, rugby, softball, hockey, volleyball
→ Custom logo placement: cuff, body, bottom, header card
→ Knitted construction with custom pattern design capability
→ Needle detection verification for manufacturing safety
→ US shoe size 6-12 standard with custom sizing available
→ OEM manufacturing service for full customization
Is This the Right Choice for Your Business?
MARKET POSITIONING: Positioned as athletic performance socks with extra long knee-high construction. Spandex/polyester/cotton blend provides stretch and breathability. Knitted construction with custom design capability. Multiple sport applications including football, soccer, baseball, rugby, softball, hockey, and volleyball. Padded construction provides additional cushioning. Tube and scrunched style options available.
MOQ ADVANTAGE: Stock MOQ of 3 pairs is accessible for small retailers and sample orders. Full customization MOQ of 100 pairs supports team orders and branded programs. The dual MOQ structure provides flexibility for different buyer types. 31-day lead time for up to 100 pairs aligns with seasonal team planning.
COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION:
- Stock MOQ 3 pairs for sample verification
- Full customization MOQ 100 pairs
- 31-day production lead time for up to 100 pairs
- Spandex/polyester/cotton blend construction
- Extra long knee-high length
- Padded cushioning
- Breathable fabric
- Multiple sport applications
- Custom design pattern capability
- Logo placement options: cuff, body, bottom, header card
- Needle detection verification
How Businesses Use This Product?
Football Team Uniforms: Custom knee-high socks with team colors and logos for match day uniforms and game-day apparel
Soccer Match Day Apparel: Athletic socks with padded cushioning for soccer players requiring extra length and shin guard coverage
Baseball Team Socks: Custom socks with team branding for baseball uniforms and game-day apparel
Rugby Training Gear: Knee-high padded socks for rugby training and match day wear with durable construction
Softball Team Apparel: Custom socks with team colors and logos for softball uniforms and seasonal programs
Hockey Team Socks: Athletic knee-high socks for hockey team uniforms and training sessions
Volleyball Team Uniforms: Breathable knee-high socks for volleyball players requiring comfortable, moisture-wicking performance
Materials, Construction & Specifications
MATERIAL PRIMARY: Spandex / Polyester / Cotton blend
MATERIAL COMPOSITION: Blend of spandex, polyester, and cotton
ACTIVITY: Soccer | Football | Baseball | Rugby | Softball | Hockey | Volleyball
THICKNESS: Standard
FEATURES: Breathable | Padded | Extra long | Knee high
STYLE: Regular | Crew | Tube | Scrunched
HEIGHT: High | Crew
SEASON: Spring
TECHNICS: Knitted
PATTERN TYPE: Custom design
SUPPLY TYPE: Make To Order
NEEDLE DETECTION: Yes
PRODUCT TYPE: Socks
SIZE: US Shoe size 6-12
LOGO POSITION: Cuff | Body | Bottom | Header card
PRINTING METHODS: None (knitted pattern construction)
WEIGHT PER UNIT: 0.100 kg (single unit gross weight)
PACKAGE SIZE: 14X14X3 cm
DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCE: Not specified by supplier — verify before quoting
COMPLIANCE STANDARDS MET: Not specified by supplier — verify before quoting
Manufacturing Details
Step 1: Raw material sourcing and incoming QC — spandex/polyester/cotton blend verified for material consistency, color accuracy, and fiber integrity before production begins.
Step 2: Knitting production — socks knitted to specification using custom patterns and designs. Knee-high length with padded cushioning construction. Breathable fabric properties confirmed during knitting.
Step 3: Customization application — logos and designs incorporated through knitted construction. Logo placement on cuff, body, bottom, or header card based on specifications. Custom colors, sizes, and patterns integrated.
Step 4: Quality control inspection — knit quality verified, dimensional accuracy confirmed, needle detection performed, and overall quality inspected. Breathability and thickness consistency verified.
Step 5: Packaging and final inspection — individual packaging per pair with header card where specified. Quantity verification and final appearance check completed before shipment.
Technical note: Artwork files based on custom design requirements. Custom patterns, colors, and logos can be developed from buyer specifications. SupplyBatch provides free artwork verification before production to confirm design compatibility with the knitted construction.
Packaging, Carton & Shipping Details
ORIGIN & FACTORY TYPE: China manufacturing zone | OEM sock manufacturing supplier | Make-to-order supply
INNER PACKAGING: Individual packaging per pair | Header card available
MASTER CARTON: 14X14X3 cm single package size | 0.100 kg single gross weight | Carton configuration based on order quantity
PALLET SPEC: Standard palletization for bulk orders | Configuration based on order quantity
EXPRESS SHIPPING: DHL/FedEx/UPS available | Transit times vary by carrier | Recommended for sample orders and urgent quantities
SEA FREIGHT: LCL for smaller bulk orders | FCL for full container loads | 25-30 days ocean transit to US | 30-35 days to EU | Cost-effective for 100+ pair orders
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Commercial invoice | Packing list | Bill of lading | Certificate of origin | Available upon request
HS CODE CATEGORY: 6115.96 - Knitted or crocheted socks and stockings of cotton | Duty rates vary by destination country and fiber composition
IMPORT COMPLIANCE NOTES: Textile products may have specific labeling and fiber content requirements in destination countries | Knitted apparel may require country of origin labeling | Buyers should confirm specific compliance requirements with customs broker before shipping | Needle detection documentation available upon request
QUALITY GATE: Pre-shipment inspection available | Material verification | Knit quality inspection | Dimensional accuracy check | Needle detection verification | Breathability confirmation | Packaging integrity inspection
How Much Should You Order?
STARTER 3–20 pairs: Sample verification, team test order, or small retailer test | Entry-level pricing (stock items)
SMALL BATCH 20–100 pairs: Small team order or seasonal collection | Custom pricing available
MID VOLUME 100–500 pairs: Full team program or multiple team order | Full customization, improved unit economics
BULK 500–1,000 pairs: Multiple teams, club program, or distributor stock | Best unit economics, pallet shipping
ENTERPRISE 1,000+ pairs: League program, national distributor, or annual supply | Custom pricing, dedicated account manager, QC report included
Order Quantities & Volume Options
Minimum 3 pairs (stock) | Full customization from 100 pairs
Production Schedule & Lead Time
31 business days for 1-100 pairs | >100 pairs: to be negotiated | Stock items: immediate
Questions Buyers Often Ask
Q: Team sports uniforms, athletic apparel retail, sports club merchandise, team training gear, sporting goods distribution, school sports programs
A:
**Q: What material certifications and compliance documentation are available?**
A: The socks are manufactured from spandex/polyester/cotton blend with needle detection verification. Material compliance documentation and test reports are available upon request. Buyers requiring specific certifications should request documentation for their target region before finalizing specifications.
**Q: What customization options are available for team branding?**
A: Customization range includes logo, size, color, packaging, style, pattern, and size. Logo placement options include cuff, body, bottom, and header card. Custom design patterns are accepted. Full customization requires 100-piece MOQ.
**Q: What is the MOQ and production timeline for custom orders?**
A: Stock MOQ is 3 pairs. Full customization MOQ is 100 pairs. Production lead time is 31 business days for quantities up to 100 pairs. Orders exceeding 100 pairs require negotiated lead time. Make-to-order supply basis.
**Q: What are the material and construction specifications?**
A: Spandex/polyester/cotton blend with knitted construction. Extra long knee-high length with padded cushioning. Breathable fabric. US shoe size 6-12 standard. Thickness is standard. Needle detection verified.
**Q: What quality control measures are applied during production?**
A: Quality control includes material verification, knit quality inspection, dimensional accuracy checks, needle detection verification, and packaging integrity inspection. Pre-shipment inspection reports are available upon request for procurement documentation.
**Q: What sports are these socks suitable for?**
A: Suitable for football, soccer, baseball, rugby, softball, hockey, and volleyball. The padded knee-high design provides protection and comfort for multiple athletic activities. Breathable fabric supports performance during play.