--- title: "Combed Cotton Sock Yarn (Cotton/Nylon/Elastane)" description: "The everyday sock yarn: combed cotton for a smooth, soft feel, plated with nylon for strength at the heel and toe and elastane for stretch. Cotton makes…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/combed-cotton-sock-yarn/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-12T15:19:23+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/fil-coton-peigne-chaussettes.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/sockengarn-gekammte-baumwolle.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/hilo-algodon-peinado-calcetines.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Yarn · Cotton · Elastane (spandex) · Polyamide (nylon) # Combed Cotton Sock Yarn (Cotton/Nylon/Elastane) The everyday sock yarn: combed cotton for a smooth, soft feel, plated with nylon for strength at the heel and toe and elastane for stretch. Cotton makes up the larger share; the exact blend is set for each style. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All sock yarns & constructions](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/sock-yarns/) Updated 12 October 2026 ![Combed Cotton Sock Yarn (Cotton/Nylon/Elastane): two unlabelled cones of white combed cotton sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/combed-cotton-sock-yarn-white-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Combed Cotton Sock Yarn (Cotton/Nylon/Elastane): close-up of a fine sock knit in white combed cotton sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/combed-cotton-sock-yarn-white-swatch-300x200.webp) Sock knit: how this yarn looks knitted into a sock.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/combed-cotton-sock-yarn-white-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** Single jersey, Rib knit **Knit** Yarn for weft-knitted socks **Usual composition** Mostly combed cotton with nylon (polyamide) for strength and a small share of elastane for stretch and recovery. **Weight class** Lightweight **Feel** Soft, smooth and breathable; slower to dry than synthetics **Season** All year **Warmth** Moderate **Breathability** Very high **Stretch** High **Moisture management** High **Quick drying** Moderate **Softness** Very high **Durability** High General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** The standard yarn of our cotton crew, ankle, quarter and dress socks; the blend is set per style Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. - Recycled version: ask with your quote **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Test first - Screen printing Test first - Sublimation printing Test first - Heat transfer Test first - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Knitted-in jacquard Suitable - Custom knitting (yarn-based) Suitable Sock designs are knitted in by jacquard, so logos and patterns are part of the fabric rather than printed on. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this yarn Made with this yarn Browse the collection - [Custom Socks](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/socks/) Product guides - [Custom socks](https://mrbalaclava.com/socks-manufacturer-and-supplier/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Two unlabelled cones of soft sage-green bamboo viscose sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bamboo-viscose-sock-yarn-soft-sage-green-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Bamboo Viscose Sock Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/bamboo-viscose-sock-yarn/) A silky, breathable yarn made from bamboo-derived viscose, blended with cotton, nylon and elastane. 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