Zokkn

The production of the socks takes place in Portugal, by knitwear producer Fiorima. The yarns are spun by the Italian supplier Igea. Zokk’n communicates very transparently about their producer. Thanks to the European production, they can guarantee good working conditions. The factory also uses 100% renewable resources and has several certificates, such as SA8000 and GOTS, which ensure humane and environmentally friendly practices. These certificates also conduct regular audits, so you can be sure that your pair of Zokk’n are made in good conditions!

The yarn consists of 85% merino wool, 13% polyamide and 2% elastane. The label of the socks consists of organic raw cotton made by a German manufacturer.

Why did Zokk’n choose wool? Merino wool is heat regulating and antibacterial. This makes it ideal for sweaty feet! In addition, wool is of course a renewable resource that is fully biodegradable. The socks are not coated and therefore cannot be washed at 40 degrees. So wash them by hand or use a wool cycle. Want to know more about how to maintain your Zokk’n socks? Check the website of Zokk’n.

The synthetic materials polyamide and elastane come from crude oil and are therefore not biodegradable. However, they do guarantee firmer toes and heels and thus extend the life of the socks. Fun fact: Each size of sock has a different toe colour at Zokk’n. This makes it easy to find your size in the laundry basket of socks!

The brand also takes sustainability into account when it comes to packaging. The cardboard boxes are made of recycled paper and are therefore fully biodegradable. Around the socks there is only a wrap of grass paper. No plastic packaging!

Moreover, the brand is careful to use more sustainable options for packaging within the production chain as well. For instance, the socks are packed together in a certified biodegradable plastic bag. And the delivery of your socks? For that, the brand chooses more sustainable delivery options, all the little things help!

Since the socks are made of different materials, they are not easily recyclable. Therefore, the brand’s philosophy is to make your socks last as long as possible by repairing them when possible.
Fortunately, knits are becoming easier to recycle than woven textiles.

Opting for a combination of merino wool and polyamide also makes your socks last longer. After all, 100% wool socks don’t last as long, and who has time to darn holes all the time!

Apart from the wool that originates from South Africa, Zokk’n’s entire supply chain is in Europe. We at COSH! can certainly applaud that! The wool is spun in Italy and then knitted into socks in Portugal. This allows Zokk’n to save on long transports and minimise their footprint.

The Zokk’n wool producer is located in South Africa and fortunately does not practice mulesing. This is the cutting away of skin around the rump of a sheep so that the skin is less likely to attract flies. This procedure is often done without anaesthetic and is therefore very painful for the sheep. At COSH! We are already fans of mulesing free wool, because it is better for animal welfare!
Moreover, yarn producer Igea guaranteed Zokk’n that the wool is certified by RWS (Responsible Wool Standard). This label audits wool producers on the animal welfare of the sheep to ensure the animals are treated well.

The collection is built up on the basis of 9 colours with which you can make countless combinations. Zokk’n resists fast fashion and fickle trends and stays true to these colours. This makes the socks last and when one gets broken or lost after a few seasons, you can refill your sock drawer with a new sock.

Zokk’n also designs according to slow fashion principles. The brand has one permanent collection, with a few designs added every year. The socks are not bound to trends, so you can wear them all year round. Moreover, the brand has the cutest socks for the whole family. For men, women and even toddlers!

Zokk’n communicates very transparently about the different players in their production chain on their website. COSH! also talked to the brand and experienced openness and transparency with founder Nadia.

On their website, you can read the whole story behind this original brand. They are also open and give a lot of information about the producers and materials.