ORGANIC GARDEN Gobuko Dyed Loafer Socks Men's/Women's [8-8191]
Delivery in 1-5 business days (subject to availability)
Koryo Town in Nara Prefecture is a sock town that accounts for about 40% of the sock production in Japan. In recent years, the ratio of imports from overseas has increased in the sock industry, and the textile-related company volunteers in Koryo-cho who felt a sense of crisis about this situation established the brand "ORGANIC GARDEN" in 1994. . As the brand name suggests, organic garden items use organic cotton as the main material. Organic cotton is grown on land that has not been sprayed with chemical fertilizers or pesticides for three years or more, and is cotton that has not undergone any chemical treatment such as bleaching or shrink-proofing. It does not contain chemical substances, so it is gentle on the skin and has a soft texture compared to chemically treated cotton. |
Socks that are not just black, but full of natural colors |
natural black |
Refreshing socks with organic cotton content. It is a deep and gentle black dyed with a natural dye called Gobaiko, and it has a unique natural color that combines a little gray and green. You can enjoy natural colors... Socks finished with organic garden dyeing. |
■ What is Gobaishizome? Gobaishi is an insect gall that parasitizes Nurde's young shoots and young leaves. This Gobuko dyeing is characterized by a very gentle black color that is unique to natural dyes, and has a greenish color. In addition, gobaiko contains an antibacterial substance called tannin, which meets JIS standards. In Japan, it has been used to blacken teeth since ancient times, and is said to have played a role in preventing tooth decay and bad breath. |
DETAIL |
Wearing example (female) |
fabric expansion |
These socks are a must-have item for loafer style and fashionable barefoot look! Not only loafers and slip-ons, but also pumps, etc., it's a size that stays in a position where you can see it or not, and it's casual and cute. It is thin and stretches well, and fits well on any foot shape. The heel part has a soft non-slip texture that prevents it from falling off. There is no feeling of tightness due to rubber, and it is extremely comfortable to wear. |
You can choose from 4 colors≫ ORGANICGARDEN There are also dyed and unbleached loafer socks . |
Notes on ordering and handling |
・ | The tannins contained in Gobuko may react with sweat and turn brown. Please enjoy the color change unique to natural dyes. |
・ | We make every effort to keep the items in stock, but it may take up to a week to receive the items if they are out of stock or if you have ordered multiple items. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the number of items in stock or when they will arrive. |
Item Number | 8-8191 |
Material/processing | 90% cotton, 5% nylon, 5% polyurethane (natural rubber material used for opening) |
Color | Natural black (Gobuko dyeing) |
size | Two sizes, 22-24cm (ladies) and 25-27cm (men's) |