Hot Socks
August, 1987
Not long ago, the only patterned sock a man would, or could, wear was the familiar diamond-plaid Argyle. Now, when he puts his feet up on his desk, he's making a fashion statement. Socks today are a rainbow of color and a daring mixture of fun patterns and designs. Modern technology and the Nigata computerized knitting machine have turned the sock industry heels over toes. The Nigata makes possible intricately knitted designs that previously had to be applied by a printing process. Whether the k...