Thorlos Unisex SL Knee High Ski/Snowboarding Socks

The basic element of our padded socks is our proprietary THORLON acrylic yarn. It’s the result of 30+ years of research, development and testing. Cotton, wool and silk (all natural fibers) absorb moisture and hold it close to the skin of your foot; for this reason we never use 100% natural fibers. Typical acrylic yarns wick moisture away from your feet, but they tend to “flatten” and mat down after several hours of use. THORLON goes "beyond" the performance characteristics of typical acrylic yarn because it’s exclusively spun to create the highest possible combination of softness and resilience. The designs were patented by THORLO and have yet to be duplicated--wicking and durability that lasts until the day is done. The density and placement location of Thorlos protective clinically-tested padding varies by activity to make sure you have protection where you need it--not where you don’t. That’s why we have invested in the R&D of 32 different applications of our padding for 32 diff