Safety shoes and socks: a perfect pairing

Every hard worker, and those on their feet for long periods of time, are well aware: good safety shoes are essential. Not only to do your job as well as possible, but also for your own comfort and health. But what many people don't realise is that work socks are just as important. A quality work sock provides support, absorbs moisture and enhances comfort. And that can really make a difference!

Many employers invest in good safety shoes. Simply because it is vitally important to properly protect employees from all possible safety risks. But you don't hear as much about the importance of buying good socks with these shoes. And that's a shame. Because a good sock can make all the difference. Especially in the area of comfort.

Being on your feet for long periods of time, walking a lot or performing physical work means a lot of sweating. After all, the warmer you get, the more you sweat. That is definitely the case for our feet when we wear shoes. If that sweat has nowhere to go, feet become cold and damp, and that poses risks: athlete's foot, pressure pain, chafing or blisters.

Hard-wearing, moisture-wicking and hygienic

A good work sock offers unique properties, acting as a protective layer between your shoe and foot. Compare them to sports or hiking socks, which also use special techniques that offer more comfort compared to normal socks. Whereas normal socks are the same thickness throughout and are made of one type of fabric, a work sock consists of different materials. Each with their own function. The most important is undoubtedly the breathable fibre that wicks moisture away. A work sock also provides extra support thanks to its strong fabrics and thicker areas, which also make the socks hard-wearing. In addition, work socks are treated with substances that kill bacteria, making them more hygienic and preventing unpleasant odours.

In short, when a work sock is matched with the safety shoe, they enhance each other's technical and protective properties.

Hydro-Dry® socks: unique composition and fit

Following the successful line of hydro-Tec® safety shoes, the experts at EMMA developed work socks that are much more than a piece of fabric. Quality, functionality and technology are brought together in our hydro-Dry® socks. The breathable materials wick away moisture and regulate temperature, keeping your feet dry and fresh. And by using strong fibres and reinforced pieces, the socks offer maximum support and last for years. With EMMA's hydro-Dry® socks, you won't have to deal with sagging cuffs or annoying seams. The comfortable cuff, anatomically knit toe with no perceptible toe seam, and subtle differences between the left and right foot, ensure a perfect fit. You can feel the difference, even after an intense day of work!

Specifications

What makes an EMMA work sock unique? The choice of materials! Four different technologies, all with their own properties, go into hydro-Dry® socks.

Coolmax® polyester fibre

For dry feet all day long!

The working sock, sneaker sock and business sock all incorporate Coolmax® polyester fibre. This fibre wicks away moisture immediately and efficiently, through four special ventilation channels on the instep. The socks draw moisture away from the surface of the skin, keeping your feet dry throughout the day. Even if you are on your feet for a long time, perform heavy labour or work in a hot environment. An additional benefit: the socks are quick-drying, both inside and outside the shoe!

Reclaimed Polyamide (Econyl® Nylon)

Shock absorbing, supportive and hard-wearing
The heels and toes of the hydro-Dry® socks are reinforced and enhanced with Econyl® Nylon; a super strong material. The fibres ensure the sock is hard-wearing and keeps its shape, which greatly enhances its longevity and provides support where it is needed most. Econyl® Nylon provides shock absorption and relieves pressure points, so the wearer doesn't feel any vibrations. Econyl® Nylon ensures that work socks last much longer than regular socks. So it's a sustainable choice!

Sanitized

Kills bacteria and neutralises unpleasant odours
All hydro-Dry® socks are treated with Sanitized to neutralise unpleasant odours. Sanitized kills bacteria, making it extremely hygienic.

ESD

Antistatic
A small detail can make a big difference. This is also the case with EMMA's extra conductive hydro-Dry® socks. By combining these socks with ESD safety shoes, you build up barely any static charge while walking. That drastically reduces the risk of electric shock. Not an unnecessary luxury with today's technologies, devices and sensitive electronics... With EMMA's anti-static work socks combined with ESD safety shoes, both you and the equipment you work with are safe.

Four models

EMMA's hydro-Dry® socks are designed for physical work in all conditions and are suitable for both women and men. In fact, the combination of work sock and safety shoe ensures the best results. But every work environment and every safety shoe is different, which calls for variation in the type of work socks. With four models, there is always a sock that perfectly suits the wearer's needs and working environment.

A sustainable and responsible choice

The hydro-Dry® socks from EMMA are made from old fishing nets and sustainable cotton. The packaging method is also unique; no plastic, but recycled paper. The socks are therefore not only good for your feet, but also for the environment! With socks from the hydro-Dry® collection, you literally reduce your ecological footprint. A responsible choice!