Abstract: A double layer sock has an inner ply having a foot portion that is undyed and a dyed outer ply covering the inner ply and joined to the inner ply at an upper end of the inner and outer plies. The inner ply is formed of antimicrobial and/or hydrophobic yarns.A method of making a double ply sock includes knitting a singular tubular garment having a first section formed of undyed yarn and a second section of dyed yarn. The undyed section is inserted into the dyed section forming a two-ply construction having an undyed inner ply.

Abstract: A double layer sock that has a tubular inner ply having a foot portion and a leg portion merging substantially at the ankle of a wearer. A tubular outer ply surrounds the inner ply and has a foot and a leg portion merging substantially at the ankle of the wearer and aligned with the foot and leg portions of the inner ply. The plies are joined adjacent a top opening in the leg portion and arranged to receive a wearer's foot. A seam joins the plies and is located substantially adjacent the merging of the foot and leg portions to maintain proper alignment of the foot portions of the two plies. Methods of making a two ply sock are also disclosed. Preferably, the seam connecting the plies is knit such that the plies maintain proper alignment with one another.