Many of us like to avoid artificial fibers like nylon in our clothing for reasons of comfort- natural fibers are generally more comfortable and less sweaty than artificial ones, most of which are derived from plastics using petrochemical processes. Others, like most of Sustainablog’s friends and users, prefer natural fiber socks and clothing for environmental reasons. However, there’s a lot more too it than just choosing cotton over nylon. Organic socks are so much better. 

Some of the most common natural fibers used in today’s clothing and socks may not be so environmentally friendly once you take into account the pesticides and chemical fertilizers used to grow them. Non-organic cotton is a particular offender- the amount of pesticide usually used to make an item of cotton clothing might weigh as much as the garment. That pesticide (and the fertilizer too) ends can end up in two places we’d rather it didn’t. One is the final item of clothing we or our families wear, and the other is the water table. Pesticides are poisons and water-borne fertilizers can upset the ecosystem or cause toxic algal blooms. The environmentally friendly solution is to choose organic socks and clothing.

The organic socks listed here cover all purposes and all sorts of feet. The different organic fibers have a range of different strengths and advantages, so you’re sure to find something to suit you without having to resort to artificial materials or compromise your environmental ethics. Match them with a pair of eco friendly shoes for an even stronger statement. We've also go plenty of organic clothing and green accessories to choose from.

Fox River are amongst the most sought-after eco brands around. We list plenty to choose from here, but if you are shopping from the UK or Europe, go here for Fox River Socks price comparison in GBP.