Spring 2020
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. 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.
With love,
The Solmate Family
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Things we’re proud of:
American-Made Products
Ethically-Sourced Yarns
Sustainable Manufacturing
Unrivaled Customer Service
Employee Well-Being 2
what’s inside?
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Dahlia Crew Socks
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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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accessories
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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.
Every pair of socks we produce saves: 162
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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.
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Aloe
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what’s new for spring?
NEW!
Masala Ankle Socks Page 23 9
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Juniper, High Desert Collection Page 13
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Pine Cone, Pacific Collection Page 15
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NEW!
Pearl Kids Socks Page 29
NEW!
Amaranth Quarter Socks Page 25
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soft yet spirited
NEW!
Aloe, High Desert Collection Page 12 13
few things are as beautiful as
a desert horizon. 13
Juniper & Aloe
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
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juniper
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sagebrush
mirage
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The Pacific Collection The Pacific Collection was inspired by the simple beauty of our home - The Pacific Northwest - a palette to match your every mood. Hiking the pined woods along the Deschutes River. A sunrise over the Columbia Gorge. The sulfury peak of Mt. Saint Helens.
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glacier
New!
lava
And catching a fiery sunset over the Pacific Ocean. These socks connect us to something deeper. Notice the hand in the pattern, the natural stretch of the knit, the way they feel instantly lived in, like an old friend.
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northern sun
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pine cone
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We understand we have a responsibility to take care of this planet, as it has taken care of us.
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
We are 100% committed to using sustainably-sourced, eco-friendly fibers in every product we make.
Juniper & Aloe Crew
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 18
THE MEADOW COLLECTION
Evergreen Crew Socks
evergreen 19
buckwheat
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.
Amaranth Crew Socks
Foxtail Crew Socks
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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
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raspberry
air
Cosmos
Dahlia
cosmos
dahlia
nova
bluebell
september sun 22
New for Spring!
Nutmeg
high comfort.
low profile. New for Spring!
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Chicory
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.
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cayenne
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nutmeg
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chicory
New!
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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
spring
is a reminder of
how
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beautiful
change can be.
*Formerly known as “Ankle Socks”
Hyacinth Quarter Socks
Raspberry
Midnight
New!
foxtail
midnight
september sun
raspberry
New!
amaranth 26
the best
colors are the ones that make you happy.
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Raspberry
Knee Sock Collection 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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LOST SOCKS? NO PROBLEM.
KIDS & BABY SOCK SETS 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).
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Selling “pairs with spares” for 20 Years...
puddle duck For Kids
For Baby
june bug For Kids
For Baby
firefly For Kids
For Baby
New!
pearl For Kids
For Baby
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Accessories
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Amaranth
Scarves
6 1/2 FEET LONG, 5 1/2 INCHES WIDE | 55% COTTON, 45% POLYESTER
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Midnigh
Midnight
54” x 65” | 55% COTTON, 45% POLYESTER
Midnight
Raspberry
Blankets
Amaranth
58% COTTON, 27% POLYESTER, 14% NYLON, 1% LYCRA
Raspberry
Hats
Amaranth
Midnight
62% COTTON, 22% POLYESTER, 15% NYLON, 1% LYCRA
Raspberry
Fingerless Mittens
Amaranth
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Spring 2020 Crew Sock Collection MEADOW
LEGENDS
amaranth
raspberry
midnight
foxtail
september sun
dahlia
buckwheat
air
bluebell
evergreen
cosmos
nova
HIGH DESERT
PACIFIC
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glacier
New!
pine cone
New!
northern sun
New!
aloe
New!
sandstone
New!
desert rose
New!
sage brush
New!
juniper
New!
mirage
What makes our socks so awesome? We use rare, old-school machines that mimic the movements of hand-knitting, making them comfortable, stylish, and socks you’ll want to keep forever. New!
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something for everyone.
Adventurers. Fashionistas. Those who were born to stand out. And those who don’t care about fitting in. No matter who you are or what you do, we believe that there’s a Solmate out there for everyone.
Displays & Store Signage
Double-Sided Spinning Counter Display
Double-Sided Spinning Floor Display
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Why Solmate Socks? Every pair of our customer-favorite socks is locally-crafted and hand-finished at our own mill in Hickory, North Carolina. As all of our products are made out of recycled cotton yarns, they not only look good and feel good, but do good. As a wholesale partner, not only will you receive a unique, quality product to sell, but also an incredible customer service team available to help guide you along the way. We are proud to offer: free store signage, co-op advertising, carbon offsets, territory exclusivity and more! The people and partners we work with are super important to our business. And we are so happy to have you along on this journey.
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See our full collection and shop any time at SolmateSocks.com/wholesale. This is the fastest & easiest way to place your order
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Speak with a customer success representative M-F 9a-5p PST to place your order over the phone at 802-765-4177
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SOCK FIBER CONTENT
In US Shoe Sizes
SOCK SIZING
62% Recycled Cotton, 22% Recycled Polyester, 15% Nylon, 1% Lycra
ADULTS
SM
MD
LG
XL*
WOMEN
6-8
8-10
10-12
12+
MEN
5-7
7-9
9-11
11-14 *Crew Socks Only
CHILDREN
XS
KIDS BABIES
0-6M
SM
MD
LG
2-5Y
6-8Y
9-11Y
6-12M
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