Custom Sock Manufacturing - The New Zealand Sock Company

CUSTOM MANUFACTURING Here at The New Zealand Sock Company, we're obsessed with socks. We have over 125 years of expertise and staff that have been with us for nearly 30 years. So whether you're looking to dip your toe in the water with a new idea or you need the technical expertise of the worlds best - you've come to the right place.

At New Zealand Sock Co, we’re obsessed with the details. If you have a sock idea—from the wildly technical to the classic and fun—we’re here to spin that vision into reality. With decades of experience, deep technical know-how, and connections with global yarn suppliers, we’ll help you build the perfect sock.

WHAT WE OFFER

Top quality yarns

We source some of the finest yarns from around the world. Want the exact Pantone match, the softest Merino wool, the highest durability, boldest colours? Consider it done.

Tailored design and innovation

Our design team works with you one-on-one to understand what your sock needs to do, how it should look, and what it must feel like.

Full branding and finishing

It’s not just yarn and knit. We can dye yarns to match your Pantone colours, fine-tune packaging to your specs, and ensure every branded detail shines.

Scalable runs, local expertise

From small batches to large orders, we scale with your needs, all made in our Ashburton facility with rigorous quality control every step of the way.

THE DESIGN PROCESS

Here at The New Zealand Sock Company we pride ourselves on design and innovation having made many advancements in technology over our years in the industry.

We understand that when it comes to your potential product that your branding is paramount, we have an experienced team that will work with you directly gauging the needs and purpose of your sock, combined with the strength of your brand to ensure that the end result is exactly what you had in mind.

All projects start with a face-to-face or VC meeting to understand your needs. From here we start to sketch out designs, factoring in the sock use-case. Once happy with these deisgns, the prototyping starts. Usually a couple of rounds of prototyping is required to perfect the sock.

With a prototype signed off we can move to sampling and then if happy, on to mass prodcution. We work alongside you every step of the way and work tirelessly to bring your vision to life.

Custom manufacturing FAQ's

We're constantly getting enquiries about working with NZ Sock Co. Over time, patterns emerge of the questions most companies want to have answered. Below, Head of International Sales, Gabrielle Simpson covers these off for you.

Why do customers come to NZ Sock?

What is the Paladin™ pad and what benefit does it offer the wearer?

Why New Zealand for manufacturing?

What does partnership look like for NZ Sock Co?

What does the sock manufacturing process look like?

What yarn suppliers do you work with?

What size companies do you work with?

Partners past and present

We make custom socks for brands across New Zealand and the world. Here are some names you might recognise:

Let's get started

If you’re ready to create socks that tell a story, or just want to chat about what’s possible, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us today and let’s make something brilliant together.

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