London Design Silver

2025

Scent Breathing Socks

Entrant

Hangzhou Jiayou E-commerce Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Accessories

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Scent Breathing Socks, created by SocksHunt for individuals with perspiring feet, suppress foot odor through the distinctive scent of natural mugwort and its remarkable antibacterial properties. Crafted from 100% combed cotton and featuring a highly breathable mesh, these socks ensure that feet remain fresh and dry throughout the day.

The causes for foot odor is well understood: sweaty feet create an ideal environment for bacteria, while a confined space restricts airflow, worsening the issue.

To address these two fundamental concerns, Scent Breathing Socks are constructed from 100% combed cotton yarn, primarily targeting the issue of excessive sweating. This material excels in moisture absorption and perspiration management, swiftly and efficiently drawing sweat away from the soles of the feet.

Additionally, Scent Breathing Socks incorporate a bionic design, featuring over 12,000 bionic ventilation holes located on the instep and ankle. This design, inspired by the unique stomatal structures found in plants, emulates the effective gas exchange processes existing in nature, notably enhancing the evaporation of heat and moisture.

Furthermore, the combed cotton yarn undergoes a pre-soaking process in a microencapsulated solution that contains the natural essential oils of wormwood prior to the manufacturing of the socks. Upon opening the package, the socks instantly emit a refreshing and pleasant aroma of mugwort. This special pretreatment ensures that the essential oil of wormwood is evenly distributed across the sock fibers, allowing the fragrance to last for up to 30 days without diminishing, even with daily washing, effectively combating odors.

Wormwood essential oil is rich in biologically active compounds that can disrupt bacterial cellular structures or inhibit their metabolic functions. Its natural antibacterial properties at Grade 10A address and mitigate health issues associated with sweaty feet right at the source.

The antibacterial effect is enduring. Even after numerous washes, the antibacterial properties within the product remain effective.

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