Abstract: A knit product includes a compression region and is formed by a circular knitting machine which knits first and second stitches having different stitch sizes in the same course by moving sinkers in and out of between reciprocating knitting needles. The second stitch has a smaller stitch size than the first stitch. The circular knitting machine selectively arranges the second stitch on a stitch-by-stitch basis. The knitting needles are arranged on a cylinder thereof at a density of about 14 to about 24 per inch in a circumferential direction of the cylinder. The yarn count of a face yarn of a knitting yarn corresponds to a cotton count larger than 10. A back yarn of the knitting yarn is a covering yarn having a core yarn of polyurethane of about 70 denier or less or a man-made fiber of about 140 denier or less subjected to texturing.

Abstract: Gradient compression hosiery with therapeutic and aesthetic properties broadly includes a stocking section extending continuously between a distal end and an open proximal end thereof. The stocking section includes a tubular foot portion and a tubular leg portion. The stocking section is knitted at least substantially of a core-spun yarn with an elastomeric core and a twisted fiber sheath and includes elastomeric threads integrated into the stretch yarn knitting. The stocking section further presents a gradient region that extends from a distal location adjacent the distal end to a proximal location adjacent the proximal end, with a property of the hosiery changing progressively along the gradient region to provide compression that decreases progressively from the distal location to the proximal location when the hosiery is donned.

Abstract: The orthosis comprises a leg portion and a foot portion. The leg portion which extends upwards from the ankle serves to apply therapeutic compression to the leg once the orthosis has been put on. The foot portion which extends from the malleolar region to the toes and covers the instep is a shaped portion that envelops the foot elastically. The dimensioning and the mesh structure of the foot portion are such that 0<Px<Pm<Pb once the orthosis has been put on, Px being the pressure applied to the instep region, Pm being the pressure applied to the malleolar region, and Pb being the therapeutic compression applied to the ankle region. Preferably, Px=5 mmHg±25% and Pm=0.5(Pb+Px)±25%.

Abstract: A knitted sock has an inner layer 2 comprising a toe end 4 and an outer layer 3 comprising a toe end 7. The inner and outer toe ends are aligned and joined wale stitch to wale stitch to form a composite toe end, which is closed to provide a flat toe seam 10. The layered sock is manufactured complete in a single process being knit continuously from the inner toe end to the outer toe end. It comprises reciprocated heel and toe portions. The foot portion of the inner layer is knit from a yarn with properties such as a low coefficient of friction and/or antifungal/antibacterial properties. The low friction fiber is a fluoropolymer such as polytetrafluroethylene. The outer layer may comprise a cushion structure.

Abstract: A support stocking having an elastic compression force on the calf greater than the compression force on the ankle and foot of a person. The compressive forces of the support stocking aid in venous recovery after physical exertion, such as in sports or athletics. The support stocking's design also aids in delaying problematic venous conditions such as venous insufficiency, even in non-athletes.

Abstract: A method for producing stockings, particularly of the pop-sock type or the like, with a form-fitting shape, and a stocking obtained with the method comprising: a first step, during which the stocking portion that corresponds to the leg region located above the calf is formed; a second step, during which the stocking portion corresponding to the intermediate region of the leg is formed; and a third step, during which the stocking portion that corresponds to the leg region located below the calf is formed. During the second step the length of the loops of knitting located in the rear region of the stocking is increased with respect to the length of the loops of knitting located in the front region, in order to obtain, on the rear region of the stocking, an extra portion with respect to the front region; the extra portion has to contain the calf.

Abstract: A long-legged sock is provided that includes a cuff section and a calf section incorporating a first elastic thread together with a basic thread. Also provided is an ankle section incorporating the first elastic thread and a second elastic thread together with the basic thread; an instep area incorporating the second elastic thread and a third elastic thread together with the basic thread; and a foot section incorporating the third elastic thread together with the basic thread.

Abstract: A sock whose leg portion has wicking regions interspersed among fabric folds which are adapted to increase the effective surface area of the leg portion. The foot and leg portions of the sock may be constructed of the same material, such as synthetic, hydrophobic yarns, and formed in a unitary manner, either by weaving or knitting. The wicking regions may be formed using stitching along outer edges of a plurality of diamond shapes. Alternatively, the wicking regions may be formed by a set of first fabric bands, wherein the fabric folds comprise a set of second fabric bands, and the first and second bands alternate horizontally along a length of the tubular leg portion. The first fabric bands are preferably elastic or stretchable to maintain the first fabric bands in intimate contact with a wearer's skin.

Abstract: A casual/dress sport sock having a leg-covering portion and a foot-covering portion wherein the knitting stitch pattern of the sock is reversed in the medial area of the leg-covering portion. Thus, the casual/dress sport sock in its extended position comprises a right side out foot-covering portion, a right side out lower area of the leg-covering portion, and a wrong side out upper area of the leg-covering portion. When cuffed, the sock comprises a uniform aesthetic knitting stitch pattern wherein the cuff portion, the lower area of the leg-covering and the foot-covering portion of the sock are all presented in right side out condition when worn on the foot.

Abstract: Moisture control characteristics are imparted to the sock of the present invention by body yarn knit in successive courses throughout the leg and foot. A hydrophobic yarn is knit in plated relationship with the body yarn in partial courses extending throughout the sole, and hydrophilic yarn is knit in plated relationship with the body yarn in partial courses extending throughout the instep whereby moisture generated by the foot of the wearer is wicked and transported from the sole and into the instep to be evaporated therefrom. Cut free ends extend from the endmost stitch loops in wales along the juncture of the sole and the instep while cut free ends of the hydrophilic yarn extend from endmost stitch loops in wales along the juncture of the sole and instep so that the endmost stitch loops at opposite ends of the partial courses of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic yarns are formed in adjacent wales and are not knit in plated relationship with each other in the same courses.

Abstract: A stocking for leisure wear which has a thin silk material used for a foot portion with a reinforced toe and heel. A lower leg portion of cotton knit material is attached to the foot portion at the ankle by sewing with thread. The lower leg portion is a heavy cotton knit which provides warmth to the leg of a user and has the appearance of a knit sock. The foot portion enables the sock to be worn with a leather shoe or boot without stretching the shoe or boot or squeezing or cramping the foot of the user.

Abstract: Each embodiment of the ski sock of the present invention includes additional yarn knit in plated relationship with the body yarns to form a thickened fabric area extending down the front portion of the leg of the sock to cushion and protect the front portion of the leg of the wearer from discomfort caused by the front and upper edge of the ski boot. The ski sock also includes a thickened fabric area extending along the rear half of the sock and at least through the heel and sole area to cushion and protect the heel and lower portion of the foot of the wearer. Opposite side panels of thinner fabric are provided between the thickened fabric areas in the front and rear of the sock to reduce the bulk of the fabric. The thinner fabric areas may provide increased stretchability to these areas and to permit the sock to be easily drawn onto and off of the foot and to readily conform to the foot of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an athletic undergarment having trunk and leg portions woven from a sheer, resiliently elastic material and foot portions knit from heavy compressible yarn. The leg portions are permanently secured to the interior of the foot portions in a manner which both maximizes the area of contact between the yarn and the wearer's feet and reduces the tendency of the foot portions to unravel following periods of prolonged usage. The resilient elasticity of the sheer trunk and leg portions furnish muscle support and circulatory stimulation for the wearer's legs, while the knit foot portions prevent relative slippage and excessive perspiration build-up between the foot portions, leg portions and the wearer's shoes.