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Lightweight Hiking Quarter Socks | Merino Wool for Speed

✓ 3-7 Days Sampling

Fast prototype development for custom sock projects

✓ 100 Pairs MOQ

Flexible minimum order quantity for different brand needs

✓ Certified Materials Available

Supporting certifications including RWS, RAS, GOTS, OEKO-TEX® and more

✓ Full Customization

From yarn selection to design, packaging and final production

Product Details

These lightweight merino wool quarter socks provide a low-profile fit for hiking and active outdoor use. Their breathable construction is suited to brands seeking lightweight performance socks for warmer conditions and fast-moving activities.

Why Brands Choose Sockcn

From material selection to final production, Sockcn helps brands develop reliable custom socks with flexible MOQ and professional manufacturing support.

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From yarn selection to knitting structures, we help brands create differentiated socks.

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Product Overview

Designed for lightweight hiking and active outdoor use, these merino wool quarter socks combine a high proportion of merino wool with a low-profile quarter-length construction. The shorter height and lightweight feel make them a practical choice for brands looking to develop hiking socks that provide the natural comfort of merino wool without the bulk of a traditional mid-calf hiking sock.

The sock features a performance-oriented knit structure with contrasting ventilation and reinforcement details around key areas of the foot. A high merino wool content provides natural breathability and moisture management, while the blended fibers help improve durability and fit during movement.

High Merino Wool Content for Natural Comfort

With a relatively high proportion of merino wool, this style puts the natural characteristics of wool at the center of its performance.

Merino wool naturally helps regulate temperature and manage moisture, making it well suited to hiking and other outdoor activities where comfort can change with activity level and weather conditions. The wool also provides a soft, comfortable feel for extended wear.

The merino wool used in this style is sourced from Australia and is RWS certified, providing a responsibly sourced material option for brands developing premium wool hiking collections.

Lightweight Quarter-Length Construction

Unlike taller hiking socks designed for greater leg coverage, this quarter-length style offers a lighter and more streamlined profile around the ankle.

The shorter construction works well with hiking shoes, trail footwear, and other low-cut outdoor shoes. Its lightweight feel also makes it suitable for customers who prefer less coverage while still looking for the natural performance of merino wool.

Ventilation and Reinforced Foot Zones

The sock uses different knit structures across the foot and upper areas, creating a performance-oriented appearance while allowing specific sections to be developed for airflow and support.

Contrasting knit details are also incorporated around the heel, toe, and upper foot. These areas can be adapted during development to create different levels of ventilation, reinforcement, and visual detailing according to the requirements of the final product.

Product Specifications

Item Details
Product Type Merino Wool Quarter Socks
Material High Merino Wool Content / Performance Fiber Blend
Merino Wool Origin Australia
Wool Certification RWS Certified
Construction Lightweight Performance Knit
Sock Height Quarter
Main Characteristics Breathable, Moisture-Wicking, Lightweight
Knit Structure Zoned Knit Construction
Recommended Use Lightweight Hiking, Trail Activities & Outdoor Wear
Design Performance Color-Block Details
Logo Custom Branding Available
OEM / Private Label Available

Custom Merino Wool Hiking Socks

The quarter-length construction provides a flexible base for developing custom hiking and outdoor sock collections. Material composition, colors, patterns, sock height, sizing, knit structures, logo placement, and packaging can be adjusted according to your product requirements.

The sample uses a dark base with contrasting details around the cuff, heel, toe, and ventilation areas. These colors and graphic elements can be redesigned to match your brand identity, while different knit structures can be incorporated for specific product positioning.

For brands and retailers looking for high-merino-content hiking socks, we support custom development from yarn selection and design through sampling and bulk production.

Customization Process

From your initial idea to final delivery, we support every step of the custom sock development process with clear communication and reliable production support.

Share Your Project Requirements

Tell us your sock type, materials, design ideas and quantity requirements.

Sample Development & Approval

We create samples and check materials, colors, size and workmanship before approval.

Bulk Production & Quality Control

Your socks are manufactured with quality control throughout the production process.

Packaging & Global Delivery

We provide customized packaging and reliable shipping solutions worldwide.

Testing Socks Line? Start at 100 Pairs.

Share your design ideas, materials, quantities, and project requirements with our team. We help brands, teams, and retailers develop custom socks through flexible OEM and private label manufacturing solutions.

Custom socks questions, Answered

Everything you need to know before ordering socks with your design.

Still Have Questions?
Our team is here to help you with designs, pricing, production, and everything in between.
What customization options do you offer?

We support custom sock designs, colors, logos, materials, sizes, constructions and packaging. You can provide your own artwork, specifications or reference samples, and our team can help develop the product accordingly.

Our MOQ starts from 100 pairs for many custom sock projects, although the exact MOQ may vary depending on the sock style, material, colors and customization requirements.

Yes. We can develop samples before bulk production so you can evaluate the materials, colors, fit, construction and overall workmanship. Sample cost and lead time depend on the product requirements.

We offer a wide range of materials and blends, including wool, Merino wool, alpaca, cotton, bamboo, Coolmax, nylon and other performance fibers. We can also develop different constructions and functional features based on your product requirements.

Pricing depends on the material, design, quantity, customization and packaging requirements. After reviewing your specifications, we can provide a quotation with estimated sampling and production lead times.

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