Arel Socks
İstanbul · Başakşehi̇r
Arel Socks
Family firm that entered trade in 2009 at Başakşehir Saraçlar industrial site in Istanbul; knits socks on Lonati 616 toe-closing machines and launched the Arel Socks brand in 2021.
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Bamboo Men's Socks
Arel Socks bamboo men's socks are knitted with a seamless toe; the site says you feel nothing at the toe. They use a non-squeezing cuff plus heel and toe reinforcement. Bamboo yarn is chosen for air permeability, faster sweat wicking than cotton and low odour; the bamboo models page also states an antibacterial, health-friendly structure. Production is on Lonati 616 toe-closing machines at the İkitelli OSB Saraçlar plant. Packs carry Bamboo / seamless labels.
Diabetic Socks
Arel Socks diabetic socks are made with bamboo yarn. The company blog states that bamboo socks support diabetic foot care with a flexible, comfortable structure and are often recommended for diabetes and fungal issues to help prevent infection. The product label lists sizes 41-44, a flexible soft cuff, breathable knit, seamless toe and heel-toe reinforcement. The seamless toe matches the Lonati 616 toe-closing machine park described on the factory page.
Women's Winter Thermal Terry Socks
The company blog defines thermal socks as a type developed to keep feet from getting cold. The main feature is an air gap that acts as a shield between cold air and the skin; that gap comes from acrylic fibres produced with air pockets so body heat is held. Terry knitting is used in production for extra heat retention and to give the socks their thermal character. The machine-park page lists 156-needle 44-gauge machines as terry-capable and suitable for functional socks.
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Lonati Sock Knitting Production
The machine-park page lists 18 latest-model single-cylinder Lonati 616 F toe-closing machines. Capacity is given as 200-needle and 156-needle 44-gauge (terry option, suitable for functional socks). Production is three shifts around the clock, about 4000 pairs per day, six days a week. The about page says the firm previously did contract knitting and in 2021 brought the Arel Socks brand to consumers. Socks are knitted in requested yarns: cotton, bamboo, wool and mercerized.
Custom Sock Design and Production
The wholesale page states that the company can design and produce to the requested model and assortment. It produces socks to customer requirements and presents them in customer-designed labels and packaging. Yarns on request include cotton, bamboo, wool and mercerized. The Lonati 616 toe-closing electronic machine park and seamless toe closing are applied to this custom work. The plant runs three shifts, six days a week.
Wholesale Sock Sales
Arel Socks says wholesale buyers can purchase from ready warehouse stock in many colours and hundreds of models, and can order chosen models via the site. Sport, ballerina, bamboo, ankle and liner series are listed for wholesale. Socks are made from compact (de-fuzzed) quality combed cotton designed not to pill. The plant is in İkitelli OSB Saraçlar Sanayi Sitesi; contact 0532 786 41 58 and [email protected].