Spring 2020
Things we’re proud of:
Made with love, for life. The beginning of every new season allows us the opportunity to reflect on the past, dream up the future and remember why we do what we do. More than an apparel brand, we like to think of ourselves as a destination for cultivating creativity and embracing individuality. Our products are designed to accentuate style and natural beauty meant to be worn with confidence and pride. Knowing that fashion and sustainability go hand-in-hand, we understand that every action we take today has an impact on tomorrow. This is why we are committed to using sustainably-sourced, eco-friendly fibers in every product we make, allowing you to embrace your individuality without compromising your earth-friendly principles. Constantly evaluating the social and environmental impacts of our decisions, we are proud to be part of a global movement of businesses working together for a positive change.
American-Made Products
Ethically-Sourced Yarns
Sustainable Manufacturing
Today you’ll find our products in thousands of shops all around the world. We are proud of who we are and what we do and we thank you for joining us on this journey.
Unrivaled Customer Service With love,
The Solmate Family
Employee Well-Being 1
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what’s inside? 9
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Dahlia Crew Socks
new for spring
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crew socks
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ankle socks
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quarter socks
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knee socks
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kids & baby socks
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We
recycled yarns.
Textile manufacturing produces 10% of the world’s CO2 and 100 million tons of trash each year. Thus we pride ourselves on using recycled materials in every product we produce, having a zero-waste policy when it comes to production and making sure those practices cross over to our office life.
We like to keep things local. Today, only 3% of apparel consumption is domestically-sourced. Fortunately, that trend is changing, thanks to American-made brands. In addition to making our socks right here in Hickory, North Carolina, we also own our own mill, which is almost unheard of in the sock industry! We knew this was the only way to ensure our products were not only of the highest quality, but also that our products will always be American-made. Solmate Socks emp
Every pair of socks we produce saves: 162
GALLONS OF WATER
1.12
POUNDS OF CO2 EMISSIONS
1.32
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At Solmate Socks, we value people over profit. In addition to our sustainable production methods, we take great pride in caring for our employees, valuing people over profit. As ethical practices are paramount to our brand, we pay all of our employees living wages, along with generous medical benefits. We are proud to be one of the few knitting mills in the American hosiery industry that offers these types of benefits, and hope to inspire others to do the same.
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we create the things you wish existed. Our incredibly talented design team draws inspiration from all around them. Whether it be a barren landscape (hello, High Desert Collection), a celestial horizon, an exhilarating celebration or even an unbelievable feat of strength, there is beauty to be found in all of these things. And it’s our goal to capture that emotion through a beautiful landscape of colors. Each product is hand-designed by our amazing team using the most perfectly-curated palette of recycled yarns. Every collection we produce is a reflection of who we are and what we love. And nothing gives us greater joy than to share that love with you.
Aloe
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what’s new for spring? NEW!
Juniper, High Desert Collection Page 13
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Desert Rose, High Desert Collection Page 13
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Masala Ankle Socks Page 21 9
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Pearl Kids Socks Page 27
soft yet spirited
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Amaranth Quarter Socks Page 23
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Aloe, High Desert Collection Page 12 13
The High Desert Collection The High Desert Collection is a trip to that rarified land a few thousand feet closer to the sun. The colors here are more earthen and worn. Slip them on and see if you don’t feel blissfully transported.
New!
New!
aloe
desert rose
New!
New!
juniper
few things are as beautiful as
a desert horizon. 13
New!
sagebrush Juniper & Aloe
mirage
New!
sandstone 14
We understand we have a responsibility to take care of this planet, as it has taken care of us.
We are 100% committed to using sustainably-sourced, eco-friendly fibers in every product we make.
Juniper & Aloe Crew
how they’re made
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Cotton is sourced from fabric waste found all over the world
Waste is comprised of production scraps and used clothing
Materials are cut into small pieces and shredded
Fibers are respun into new yarns used for our comfy socks
Socks are knit at our own mill in Hickory, Juniper Crew North Socks &Carolina Aloe Crew Socks 16
THE MEADOW
This collection is an invitation to that golden oasis in the woods by a cool river. The smell of grass and pine in the air, the lazy colors of summer, with pops of flowering blooms all around you.
COLLECTION
Evergreen Crew Socks
evergreen 17
buckwheat
Amaranth Crew Socks
Foxtail Crew Socks
foxtail
amaranth 18
The Legends Think of this collection as our all-star team. The Legends are a rotating cast of some of our most popular socks. These are some of the most tried-and-true socks we’ve made‌ so far.
midnight
raspberry
air Dahlia
cosmos
dahlia
nova 19
Cosmos
bluebell
september sun 20
New for Spring!
Ankle Sock Collection STAY PUT. STAY COMFORTABLE. STAY SPIRITED.
CUSHIONED WELT 100% RECYCLED COTTON BLEND
DOUBLE Y HEEL New!
masala
New for Spring! The perfect, full-coverage, barely-seen sock. Hitting right above the heel, these uber cozy socks were strategically designed to conform to your feet without sacrificing style, comfort, or secrecy. Nutmeg
high comfort. New!
cayenne
low profile. New for Spring!
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New!
nutmeg Chicory
New!
chicory
New!
pepper 22
Hyacinth Quarter Socks
SAME STYLE. NEW NAME.
Quarter Sock Collection Taller than our Ankle Socks, but shorter than our Crew Socks, these ubercozy Quarter Socks* are the perfect slipper supplement at home, or to wear outside on a warm, summer day.
water lily
bluebell
cosmos Raspberry
spring
Midnight
New!
foxtail
midnight
raspberry
is a reminder of
how
beautiful
change can be. september sun
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*Formerly known as “Ankle Socks�
New!
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Knee Sock Collection the best
colors are the ones that make you happy.
Our knee socks comfortably stretch up to 15 inches around the calf. Can be worn pulled up just below the knee or scrunched down around the ankles.
pairs perfectly with...
midnight
september sun
✓ ✓ ✓
short dresses and jean skirts lounging around the house confidence and self-expression
raspberry
water lily
Midnight
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Raspberry
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puddle duck
LOST SOCKS? NO PROBLEM.
KIDS & BABY SOCK SETS
For Kids
We know the struggle of missing socks all too well. To help conquer this problem, we created “pairs with spares.” Our baby socks come in sets of five (2 pairs + 1 spare) and our kids socks come in sets of three (1 pair + 1 spare).
For Baby
june bug For Kids
For Baby
firefly For Kids
For Baby
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pearl For Kids
New! Pearl Kids Socks 27
Selling “pairs with spares” for 20 Years...
For Baby
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