Origin of socks

I don't know if anyone has the same question as me, how did socks appear? With this question, the Shanghai Sock Show will bring you the answer.

In ancient Rome, women wore thin straps on their feet and legs. This leggings were the most primitive socks. Until the middle of the Middle Ages, this kind of "sock" also became popular in Europe, but the thin straps were replaced by cloth pieces. In the 16th century, the Spaniards began to separate pantyhose from trousers, and began to use socks to knit socks. William Lee, an Englishman, engaged in hand knitting for his wife, which led to his research on knitting machinery. In 1589, he invented the world's first hand knitting machine for knitting woolen pants. In 1598, it was converted into a knitting machine capable of producing finer stockings. Soon, the French Fournier began to produce stockings in Lyon, and cotton socks were not produced until the middle of the 17th century. After Dupont invented nylon in 1938, the first batch of nylon socks was put on the market in the same year. Since then, the socks market has undergone a complete change. Nylon stockings have become popular and popular all the time. European popularity was late, and it was not until 1945 that the first nylon stockings were officially launched. According to research, the most primitive socks appeared in the Xia Dynasty (21st-17th century BC) in China. Judging from the two pairs of silk socks unearthed from the tomb of the Western Han Dynasty at Mawangdui No.1 in Changsha, they are made of whole silk tailors, which are sewn on the feet and the back, seamless on the bottom. The back of the sock tube opens with a garter attached to the opening. The socks are numbered 23cm and 23.4cm, and the socks are 21cm and 22.5cm tall.

Before the socks people wore, people used leggings in a broad sense. This can be traced back to the time of ancient Egypt, the leather straps and socks-like outfits made from hemp or woolen fabrics. By the time of the Crusaders, the Chausses Socks appeared, but it was not prepared for ladies. The Crusaders made more exquisite socks with pure silk fabrics.

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The ladies decorated their ankles with delicate little shoes, flickering under beautiful skirts. At that time, socks were patented by men. In 1589, a student of the British Theological Seminary, William Lee, invented a machine for manually sewing socks, which was 6 times faster than hand sewing. This was the originator of the sewing machine. At the same time, ladies also began to wear socks.

Industrial socks production began in 1860. The hosiery industry has been looking for new materials to replace the small and expensive silk. The production of blended yarns has made the hosiery industry a huge success. In 1928, DuPont showed the first pair of nylon socks, and Bayer launched polypropylene socks. In 1940, high-neck nylon socks set the highest sales record in the United States and began to become ordinary daily necessities. Boat socks appeared in the early 1980's, when tennis outfits began to rise, the classic style had two fur balls at the ankle, and became popular again in the mid-2000s, but a lot of styles have been changed, mainly used to match skateboarding, followed by It's shorts or skirts. Some girls are wearing invisible socks because they want to fully display the curve of their legs and their socks are not good. Therefore, they usually wear invisible socks. They are usually worn during sports or walking in casual style, usually with shorts or hot pants. Or if you wear shoes that will sweat your feet, you can absorb sweat.

Pantyhose appeared in the 1960s and became an alternative form of stockings. The term "pantyhose" appears in the United States, meaning a combination of trousers and socks. It is called "tights" in the UK, regardless of thickness. Interestingly, the stockings that wrap around the legs were once popular men's clothing (European and Americans in the 16th century) and were invented by Scot.L.Maddox. The lady at the time covered her legs in public.

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However, tradition is reversed, with men wearing trousers and women exposing their legs. In the 20th century, pantyhose was purchased by women in huge quantities. However, men's pantyhose have appeared on the market. They are known for keeping warm, improving blood circulation, and also improving look and comfort. Amazingly, men's pantyhose became part of the Iraq war. "One of the things American soldiers in Iraq need is pantyhose. Back in the past as a player, BartStarr said he wore pantyhose to keep him warm while playing rugby. This probably made some people stingy, but pantyhose does It's a way for the American soldiers to defend against nasty sand fleas. "Pantyhose is a standard outfit in today's world office, where they are considered a professional form of women's clothing. Although it is popular among girls to directly expose their legs, socks are still needed for official occasions that require formal attire. Some uniformed schools often require wearing designated socks (some are pantyhose or tights) as part of their uniform.

Source：Network

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What kind of underwear does a teenage girl develop? Girls who have entered puberty begin to develop their bodies quickly, and their chest development makes them look different. Then, the shyness in the face of physical changes and perplexity make it easy for them to develop wrong underwear choices and wearing habits without the advice of adults. Over time, it will cause breasts to sag and affect girls' health. The following is the knowledge of how to wear and choose bras correctly for adolescent girls sorted out by Shanghai Underwear Show. Let's take a look together!

How to choose a bra for young girls

Fabric

① In addition to good permeability, moisture permeability and moisture permeability, girl bra fabrics with good water permeability, moisture permeability, and breath ability should also be able to quickly transmit moisture and sweat that becomes free water and evaporate quickly. Therefore, in the selection of bra fabrics, try to choose natural fibers with excellent touch as raw materials. In addition, some new fibers are also good for girls' bras.

② Using a fabric with good softness and smoothness is the best way to reduce itching.

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③ Wearing a loose or tight bra will affect the normal development of the breast. In the case of reasonable structural design, choosing an appropriate elastic fabric can improve the fit of the bra. For girls with slightly swollen chests, the lining and fabric of bra cups can be made of 100% cotton. But as the chest grows, the 100% cotton non-elastic cup will make the girl feel the pressure on the chest, so the cup needs to be made of elastic fabric. The elasticity of the cup lining is smaller than the elasticity of the cup fabric.The spandex content of the cup fabric is mostly above 10%. Most polyester and ammonia blends are used; the lining is generally made of less elastic materials, and more polyester Cotton blend, polyester / nylon blend. In this way, the bra cup can provide a stable supporting force while satisfying the amount of chest movement during human movement.

Excipients

① Underwire and buckle: In order to avoid sagging chests, enhance the stability of the chest during exercise, and ensure the normal development of the chest, underwires are still required to support the chest. In the selection of the girl's bra steel ring, the first choice is to avoid choosing the type of metal nickel coating, so as not to cause skin irritation; secondly, the outer edge of the steel ring must be smooth, and the two ends should be made into ovals, so as not to poke out the outbound bundle Rub the skin. In addition, for young girls, the chest is in a continuous development stage. If you use a steel ring that is too hard, it will over-compress the chest and affect the normal development of the chest. Therefore, you can consider using plastic or synthetic resin with good elasticity and stability. For the selection of clasps for girls' bras, it is also necessary to avoid the use of metal coatings and rough materials that are likely to cause skin irritation.

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②Shoulder strap: Tightening the shoulder strap and slipping off the shoulder strap are the most uncomfortable factors for girls. The weight of the breast is shared by the shoulder strap and the lower cup of the bra. If the elasticity of the shoulder strap is too large, it will lack the load bearing force, and if it is too small, it will tighten the shoulder, causing neck and back pain. The fall of the strap is related to the structure of the bra, the elasticity of the strap and the smoothness of the inner side of the strap. From the perspective of the material, to solve the problem of slipping of the shoulder strap, in addition to controlling the elasticity of the shoulder strap, it is also possible to attach a structure that obliquely tilts the shoulders on the inner side to increase the coefficient of friction.

③ Trimming: Some manufacturers use chemical fiber materials to make lace and lace in the design of girls' bras and ignore the skin-friendly requirements of the materials. For trims that do not fit the skin, there is a large choice of space, mainly for aesthetics. However, if it is a skin-adhesive decorative lace, it is necessary to avoid using chemical fiber materials, and try to use natural fiber trims, and be sure to choose a type with smooth edges and soft touch.

size

First of all, to wear a suitable bra, you need to measure the fullest part of the breast and accurately measure the value. Next, measure the bust line directly below. If the data is even, for example: 32, then you need to add 4 to get the number 36. If it is odd: 31, add 3 to 34, which is the size of the underwear band . You can calculate your cup size by subtracting the fullness value from the tape size value obtained in the previous calculation. Cup size: 1 = A, 2 = B, and so on. If your belt size is 36 and the largest part is 34, then your bra size will be (36-34 = 2,2 = B), which is 36B. You can choose to use your standard size, but different styles and brands of bras are suitable for different occasions, so there are slight differences in size.

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style

1. If you have a small breast, a padded bra is a good choice because it will improve your chest curve. The chest will also look fuller. You can also try a half-cup underwire bra, which will give your chest a visual boost to a cup.

2. If you are big breasts, you should choose a non-filled bra. The full cup will wrap the chest better and the wide straps will provide better support. Unfilled underwire bras are also a good choice. If you plan to wear a T-shirt, choose a T-shirt bra. For girls who love to wear dresses, strapless bras are a great choice, but make sure your bra fits perfectly.

Chest type

Disc type: Breast bulge is not high, but the bottom is not small. Most Oriental women belong to this category. Recommendation: Choose 1/2 cups or bras with inserts to increase breast fullness.

Conical type: The breasts are high and the bottom is not small, but the whole is straight and conical. Recommendation: Choose a 3/4 cup bra that can effectively set off the breast.

Hemispheric: The breasts are large and full, making them ideal breasts. Recommendation: Choose a full cup.

Spinning cone type: breasts are high and the bottom is not large. The breasts protrude forward and have a slight drooping feel, like a spindle. Recommendation: Choose 3/4 cup or full cup.

Sagging Type 1: Breasts are bulging but sagging, and the lower part touches the chest. Recommendation: Choose a 3/4 cup with a wider shoulder strap design.

Drooping type 2: The nipples point to the ground, making them hang down. Recommendation: Choose a bra with a narrower center.

Expansion type: Double peaks expand outward to both sides without concentration. Recommendation: Choose a bra with a central focus, such as a 5/8 cup.

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season

Summer: sweat more, you should wear a cotton, bleach or poplin bra.

Spring and Autumn: Wear bras made of polyester.

Winter: Wear thicker or sponge-lined bras. If the breasts are not full, or the size of the left and right breasts is significantly asymmetric, a sponge-lined bra can be used.

Source:MAIGOO

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What are the characteristics of silk pajamas? What are the benefits of wearing silk? Many people now like to wear silk pajamas. Why are silk fabrics so expensive? The following article will show you the benefits of silk fabrics at the knitting exhibition!

Silk pajamas features:

1. Strong comfort: Silk pajamas are characterized by strong comfort, very good absorption and moisture absorption, as well as sound and dust absorption. Silk is composed of protein fibers, with a soft and smooth texture and delicate touch. Compared with other fiber fabrics, the coefficient of friction with human skin is only 7.4%. Therefore, human skin tends to have a soft and delicate feel when it comes into contact with silk products.

2. Good hygroscopicity and dehumidification: Silk pajamas have natural hygroscopicity and dehumidification, which is also unmatched by other artificial fibers. Due to its porosity, silk can absorb air gaps. Silk can absorb or emit moisture in the air, making it absorb moisture in humid environments and release moisture in dry environments. Therefore, in addition to its ability to adjust itself, it can also help human skin or other silk products retain a certain amount of moisture. If you wear silk clothing in summer, you can quickly dissipate sweat and heat, and it is very breathable, which makes people feel extremely cool.

3. Health-care effect: Silk has a unique health-care function. Silk fiber contains 18 kinds of amino acids necessary for the human body, which are almost the same as the amino acids contained in human skin. At the same time, tryptophan and tyrosine in silk protein can absorb ultraviolet rays, prevent ultraviolet radiation, enhance the vitality of skin cells on the body surface, promote the metabolism of skin cells, and have a good adjuvant treatment effect on certain skin diseases. This natural function that rayon cannot achieve also lays the precious value of silk products.

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4. Safety and flame retardant: In addition, since silk fiber has less thermal degeneration and is relatively heat resistant, its burning temperature is 300 ~ 400 ℃, which is a flame retardant fiber and plays a high flame retardant effect.

What are the benefits of wearing silk

1. Hygroscopicity and breathability of silk clothing

Everyone knows that silk is made from the solidified liquid of silkworm babies. It is a natural protein molecular compound, which not only has good hygroscopicity, but also good moisture-releasing and breathable properties. In a humid environment, dry silk can absorb moisture, absorb sweat and metabolites emitted by the body, take away the heat of the body, keep the skin clean, and prevent bacteria from breeding on the human skin; and in a dry environment, absorb sweat Silk can release moisture and sweat, and is very breathable, so silk clothing gives a dry, smooth, comfortable and cool feeling, but also helps prevent skin diseases such as eczema and itching.

2.Skin care of silk clothing

Because silk is a kind of protein fiber, it has good hygroscopicity and breathability, strong dirt absorption and antibacterial ability. Silk fibroin contains 18 kinds of amino acids that are beneficial to the human body. Silk clothing can increase the vitality of cells when it contacts the skin. It can also prevent vascular sclerosis and anti-aging functions. It helps the skin maintain the metabolism of the surface lipid membrane. Many beauty ladies like to wear silk pajamas / underwear, and they also like to use silk pillowcases to sleep, which will greatly help human health and beauty.

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3. The role of silk as an adjuvant

Silk is a kind of protein fiber. Silk fibroin contains 18 kinds of amino acids that are beneficial to the human body. It can help the skin maintain the metabolism of the surface lipid membrane, so it can keep the skin moist and smooth. In addition, it has an adjuvant therapeutic effect on certain skin diseases. Medical workers made different kinds of fabrics from silk according to the needs of various parts of the human body, and selected 30 patients with itchy skin for treatment. The results show that pure silk fabrics can receive better results without the need to use external drugs.

4.Anti-ultraviolet effect of silk clothing

Silk clothing also protects human skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays. The white silk spit by silkworms will gradually turn yellow under the irradiation of ultraviolet rays, because the silk absorbs ultraviolet rays from sunlight. Medical common sense tells people that too much ultraviolet radiation is extremely harmful to human skin. Therefore, the use of silk fibers to absorb ultraviolet rays can be used as clothing to protect them from ultraviolet rays. In addition to its anti-ultraviolet effect, silk clothing is also flame retardant, and it is not easy to burn your skin in the event of fire. Its porous fiber gap can also prevent harmful gases from invading the human body, and more care for your white and tender skin!

Source: Global Textile Network

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