We use professional sock knitting machines including Lonati and Tai Ho Shing machines.
Available needle counts include:
84N / 96N / 108N / 120N / 144N / 168N / 200N
This allows us to produce different thicknesses from lightweight liner socks to heavy-duty outdoor socks.
Yes.
You can send us your existing sock sample.
Our development team can analyze:
- Material composition
- Yarn structure
- Knitting construction
- Cushion area
- Size and fitting
Then we can develop a matching sample or improve the design according to your requirements.
Our head office/Show room is located in Shanghai, China.
Our production facilities are located in Zhejiang Province, one of China's major textile and knitting manufacturing areas, which allows us to have efficient access to skilled workers, yarn suppliers, and production resources.
Hicon has 20 years of experience in developing and manufacturing functional socks and outdoor products.
Our team has extensive experience working with international customers from:
- Europe
- North America
- Australia
- Russia
- Other global markets
We understand international quality standards and customer requirements.
We work with:
- Outdoor brands
- Sports brands
- Workwear brands
- Importers
- Distributors
- Retailers
- E-commerce companies
We support both established brands and growing companies with OEM/ODM solutions.
Yes.
Our OEM/ODM service includes:
- Product concept discussion
- Material recommendation
- Design development
- Sample making
- Testing and approval
- Mass production
- Quality inspection
We work closely with customers throughout the whole development process.
Normally:
- Sample development: 7–14 days
- Bulk production: around 45 days after sample approval and order confirmation
The exact timing depends on product complexity and material availability.
Yes.
Quality control is integrated throughout production:
- Incoming yarn inspection
- Production inline inspection
- Finished product inspection
- Final AQL inspection
We also cooperate with third-party inspection companies such as SGS and V-Trust when required.
Hicon focuses on functional outdoor products, combining:
✓ Professional product knowledge
✓ Strong material sourcing capability
✓ Experienced development team
✓ Strict quality control
✓ Flexible OEM/ODM service
✓ Long-term partnership approach
Our goal is not only to produce socks, but to help brands create competitive products.
Our products are mainly shipped from China.
The common loading ports are:
- Shanghai Port
- Ningbo Port
We can arrange shipment according to customers' requirements and provide professional export documentation support.
We can arrange different shipping methods according to order quantity and delivery requirements:
- Sea freight (FOB / CIF / DDP options)
- Air freight
- Express delivery (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
For bulk orders, sea freight is usually the most economical option.
The delivery time depends on order quantity and product requirements.
Normally:
- Sample development: 7–14 days
- Bulk production: around 45 days after sample approval
- Shipping time depends on destination and transportation method
We will confirm the detailed production and shipping schedule before order placement.
We can provide customized packaging according to customer requirements.
Options include:
- Individual polybag
- Paper band
- Cardboard header card
- Retail box
- Customized packaging with customer logo
We can also assist with packaging design.
Yes.
Samples can be shipped by express courier such as:
- DHL
- FedEx
- UPS
Sample shipping cost is usually paid by the customer and depends on destination and package weight.
Yes.
We have experience supporting e-commerce customers and can arrange shipments according to Amazon warehouse requirements.
We can provide:
- Product labeling
- Carton marking
- Packing requirements
- Shipping documents
Please provide your Amazon warehouse details for evaluation.
Yes.
We can produce socks according to your:
- Design drawings
- Tech packs
- Existing samples
- Reference pictures
Our development team will review the construction, materials, and production feasibility before making samples.
We can customize almost every part of the sock, including:
Design
- Jacquard patterns
- Colors
- Logo
- Brand elements
Function
- Cushion thickness
- Compression level
- Arch support
- Ventilation zones
- Reinforced heel and toe
Materials
- Merino wool percentage
- Functional fibers
- Yarn structure
Packaging
- Labels
- Hangtags
- Retail packaging
The MOQ depends on:
- Product construction
- Yarn type
- Colors
- Sizes
- Packaging requirements
Normally:
- Standard customized socks: around 1,500-2000 pairs/style/color
- Special yarns or custom dyed colors may require higher MOQ
For multiple styles sharing the same yarns and colors, MOQ can be discussed.
Yes.
We respect customer confidentiality and can sign NDA agreements before reviewing confidential designs, samples, or technical information.
Our standard payment term is:
- 30% deposit before production
- 70% balance upon the copy of B/L
For long-term cooperation or repeat customers, payment terms can be discussed based on business history and order performance.
Yes.
We can consider L/C at sight for suitable orders.
Please contact us with your order details so we can confirm the payment arrangement.