Abstract: A device for attaching a pair of socks together during handling and laundering thereof has first and second magnetic couplers, each of which has a first attachment member and a second attachment member. At least one of the first and second attachment members comprises a magnet. The other of the first and second attachment members comprises either a magnet or a metal which is attracted to a magnet. The first and second attachment members are configured so as to capture a portion of a sock therebetween such that the first attachment member is disposed within the sock and the second attachment member is disposed outside thereof. The fist and second attachment members are attached to the sock and the magnet is attached to the second attachment member of at least one of the first and second magnetic couplers such that the first and second magnetic couplers are magnetically attachable to one another.

Abstract: An apparatus for reversibly securing a pair of socks together during handling and laundering. The apparatus comprises a combination of detachably interconnectable housing members, wherein each housing member is attached to a respective one of a pair of socks. By contacting the housing members to one another, a magnetic attraction and a non-sliding, interlocking engagement is created that holds the pair of socks together.