What is the difference between 180-degree and 360-degree dye sublimated socks?

The dye sublimation process involves creating a deep print of your design onto the sock’s fabric with heat transfer. Using this process, you can get socks with rich details of your design and long-lasting images with vibrant colors.

Dye sublimated socks are also called printed socks.

180-degree dye sublimated socks:

180-degree dye sublimated socks

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In 180-degree dye sublimation, the design can be printed onto the front of the socks or back or both. If you want the design on the side of the socks, it will stagger and you will be able to see the side seams. 

180 sublimation socks are normally made with polyester.

Seams visible on a 180-degree dye sublimated sock

360-degree dye sublimated socks:

Seamless printing of design through 360-degree dye-sublimated socks

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360-degree printing is an upgrade to the dye-sublimation process. It allows you to design a sock that has the graphics covered almost seamlessly. It enables greater color permeability, and even when the socks are stretched, the image looks great. There are no ‘white gaps’ in the socks when you use this method.

360 sublimation socks can be made with different materials such as a blend of polyester, cotton, spandex, etc. This makes the socks have a better stretch as compared to 180-degree sublimated socks which are made of 100% polyester.

Also, 180-degree socks lose shape more easily after multiple washes as compared to 360-degree socks

Both 180 and 360-degree socks are printed on a white base.

Cost: 180-degree vs 360-degree dye sublimated socks

“Printed using special machines which ensure that the design is all over the socks, 360-degree printed socks are more expensive than 180 degree printed socks”

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The Verdict

Pick 180-degree socks when:

1. You have a design that can’t be knitted directly onto the sock fabric.

2. You are on a tight budget but want colorful printed socks.

3. You plan to give these socks as swag at universities/clubs, marathons, etc.

Pick 360-degree socks when:

1. You have a design that can’t be knitted directly onto the sock fabric. Your design is colorful and complex.

2. You need excellent quality printing on your socks, with no gaps to show.

3. You want the socks to offer a better stretch to the user.

4. You want the socks to be more durable and hold their shape even after multiple washes.

5. You plan to give these socks as corporate giveaways, in media swag bags, to clients, etc.

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To know more about different types of sock fabrication, and the one that best suits your requirement, get in touch with us at sales@gumtoo.ca today.

Knock The Socks Off Your Employees With This Latest Gifting Trend

Thinking of sending a swag kit to your work-from-home employees? Add some swagger to your corporate swag arsenal with branded custom socks. Why custom socks you ask?

Here are the top 4 reasons why you should give branded custom socks to employees as company swag:

#1 Always give custom swag that people want to keep and use:

Custom Socks for Employees in the new Work-from-Home Edition

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Remember the custom pen that you got at the last trade show (before the pandemic) that you attended?

No?

Well, that’s exactly our point. When you are investing your money in giving out custom gifts, why not give something which people will use and remember. As far as we know, everyone wears socks! Some wear it with sliders or home sneakers or just socks without footwear for the warm fuzzy feeling only socks can give.

And, we can credit Canadian PM Justin Trudeau for the revival of socks as a fashion item. Quirky, colorful socks are on-trend, replacing boring neck-ties.  What better time than to jump on this fashion bandwagon and incorporate your branded custom swag into the everyday lives of your employees?

#2 One pair of branded custom socks=Multiple branding uses:

Vibrant Branded Custom Socks for Employees

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You can give out branded custom socks to employees as part of your new hire package, as trade-show giveaways, retail it on your company store, as part of corporate giveaways to clients, as part of a work-from-home care package, and as part of a virtual party hamper for your virtual employee events (the new normal).

Branded Custom Socks for Employees as part of Work-from-Home Care Package

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Here’s a fun idea:

Rolled up custom Christmas-themed socks as Christmas giveaways

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This Christmas, gift holiday-themed custom socks to your employees, along with other fun gifts. Run a social media campaign, asking your employees to wear your custom socks in the most creative ways they can think of (like a glove, wearing mismatched pairs-the custom one on foot, and another one on the other, wearing outrageous outfits with socks, as a replacement for Santa’s cap, as stockings for Christmas gifts, etc. )

P.S: Don’t give out these ideas, let your team get creative!

Get your employees to take funny pics of themselves wearing the socks and post them on your company intranet or send them to your Social Media Manager. The best and most quirky pictures make it to your official social media pages.

#3 Size doesn’t matter (much) when it comes to branded custom socks:

Of course, socks do come in various sizes. But unlike tees, you don’t need to get accurate measurements from employees on their sock sizes. We offer a standard unisex size that will fit most people. Zero hassles in ordering, maintaining your socks inventory, and distributing them to your employees.

Fun idea:

Take a poll. Ask your employees which sock length they prefer. Options are no show, quarter, crew, and knee-length. Order our standard size socks in the sock length preferred by most in your poll.

#4 You can get super-creative with socks’ designs:

Custom Socks with Awesome Designs and Vibrant Colors

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Ready to design and order branded custom socks for your employees as a corporate giveaway? Write to us at sales@gumtoo.ca today for an unbeatable quote!