Global Textile Holdings Ltd has modern manufacturing facilities in Italy and the Far East, where we have been producing premium-quality hosiery, luxury socks, including men’s underwear and accessories for many years. This strategically located global footprint gives us unmatched flexibility, allowing us to combine heritage craftsmanship with scalable efficiency and deliver the most competitive price points without compromising on quality or service.
Design – Manufacture – Supply
From initial concept to final delivery, we offer a complete end to end service. Whether you have a finalised design or need to utilise our expert in-house team, we provide professional CAD design and technical development, working closely with you to bring your creative ideas to life.
- Designer Socks
- Business Socks
- Corporate Socks
- Casual Fashion Socks
- Technical Athletic Socks
- Rototo Socks
- Compression Socks
- Golf Socks
- Tennis Socks
- Cycling Socks
- Hiking Socks
- No-Show Socks
- Embroidery
Minimums can be as low as 150 per colour
Our Sock Journey
Every sock is meticulously crafted using the finest cottons sourced from leading premium mills and finished on our state of the art Italian automatic linking machinery. This combination delivers exceptional quality, superior comfort, and the signature seamless luxury finish that defines our products.
Design & Yarn Selection:
We collaborate with retailers to select the ideal yarns for every project.
Technical Programming:
Our in-house experts write custom programs to translate designs into a knit-ready format.
Circular Knitting:
The socks are produced using precision circular knitting machines.
Finishing:
Every pair is washed and softened for a comfortable fit and to prevent future shrinkage.
Boarding & Pairing:
Socks are steam-ironed for a crisp finish and then accurately paired.
Branding & Boxing:
The journey concludes with custom packaging and final boxing.
Quality First:
We maintain strict QC checks and balances at every stage of the manufacturing cycle.
Facilities & Technical Information
QC & In-house Design
At Global Textile Holdings Ltd, quality control and design excellence are seamlessly integrated into every stage of our process. Our dedicated in-house design team combines creativity with technical expertise, offering full CAD design, technical development, and customisation capabilities to bring your unique visions to life with precision and speed.
Working hand in hand with our experienced Quality Control specialists, we ensure that every design is meticulously developed, sampled, and rigorously tested. From initial concept through to final approval, all yarns, fabrics, and samples undergo thorough testing in accredited laboratories to guarantee they meet our strict performance, safety, and quality standards.
This close collaboration between design and QC ensures not only exceptional creative outcomes but also consistent, reliable quality — delivering luxury socks and accessories that exceed expectations.
Machine Types
We operate a versatile range of the latest automatic linking knitting machines that allow us to produce a wide variety of high-quality socks with precision and efficiency.
Our machinery portfolio includes:
- Single Cylinder 120, 132, 144, 168 & 200 Needles
- Double Cylinder Links/Rib 96, 144, 168 & 200 Needles
- Double Cylinder Jacquard 96 & 168 Needles
- Autolink 132, 144 & 168 Needles
This comprehensive selection of advanced equipment enables us to deliver everything from fine-gauge luxury socks to heavier ribbed and jacquard designs with exceptional consistency, comfort, and detail. Whether you require classic seamless styles or intricate patterns, our flexible machine capabilities ensure we can meet your exact specifications with superior quality.
Designs and Knitting Techniques
We offer an extensive range of technical and aesthetic features to create truly bespoke luxury socks tailored to your exact requirements.
Our capabilities include:
- Embroidery
- Ergonomic Left/Right
- Cushioning Sole
- Detailed Lettering
- Double Layering
- Inner-Welt Graphic
- Multi-Colours
- Meshing
- Patterned Terry
- Selective Compression Zone
- Selective Cushioning Zone (Terry)
- Selective Meshing Zone
- Single & Double Welt
- Jacquard
- High heel
- After heel
- Toe Linking
From intricate embroidery and jacquard patterns to advanced ergonomic shaping, selective cushioning, compression zones, and premium linking techniques, these features allow us to deliver socks that combine outstanding comfort, superior performance, and distinctive luxury design.
Manufacturing Testing
At Global Textile Holdings Ltd, quality is never compromised. We operate a comprehensive and stringent testing regime that covers every aspect of the sock — from raw materials through to the finished product. Our rigorous testing process ensures consistent excellence in comfort, durability, performance, and safety.
We conduct thorough testing across four critical areas:
Raw Material & Chemical Testing
Yarn elongation, colour consistency, pH value, phenolic yellowing, and crocking (dry & wet) tests to guarantee skin safety, colour accuracy, and material integrity.
Structural & Performance Testing
Abrasion resistance, stretch & recovery, welt tension, moisture wicking, and bursting strength tests to ensure long-lasting durability and superior performance.
Dimensional & Fit Testing
Sizing verification, shrinkage, spirality, and live fitting tests on human models to guarantee perfect fit, shape retention, and all-day comfort.
Safety & Retail Compliance
Needle detection, fibre content verification, barcode scannability, and pull strength tests to meet the highest safety standards and retail requirements.
This meticulous approach allows to consistently deliver luxury socks that exceed both brand and consumer expectations.
Finish and Treatments
We offer a wide range of advanced treatments and finishing techniques to enhance the performance, comfort, durability, and aesthetic appeal of our luxury socks.
Our specialised capabilities include:
- Anti-Microbial Treatment
- Anti-Yellowing Treating
- Aegis AEM (Yarn)
- Cut and Sew Welt
- Embroidery
- Patch Sewing
- Silicone Print
- Sanitised Silver (Yarn)
- Seamless Auto-Linked Toe Seam
- Heat Transfer
- Purista (Yarn)
- Silk Screen Priniting
- Moisture Wicking Treatment
- Piece Dye
From anti-microbial and moisture-wicking technologies to premium finishing techniques such as seamless auto-linked toes, sophisticated embroidery, and high-quality prints (underside silicone), these treatments allow us to create socks that deliver superior hygiene, long-lasting freshness, exceptional comfort, and refined luxury detailing.
