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A sock is an item of clothing worn on the feet. The foot is among the heaviest producers of sweat in the body, as it is able to produce over a pint of perspiration per day. Socks help to absorb this sweat and draw it to areas where air can evaporate the perspiration. In cold environments, socks decrease the risk of frostbite. Its name is derived from the loose-fitting slipper, called a soccus in Latin, worn by Roman comic actors.

Over the years, socks have become more than just feet protection. With the different styles of socks available, people can now choose the kind of socks that best represent their personalities. Some types of socks may include:

• bare or ankle socks
• knee-high socks
• toe socks

Some materials used for socks are cotton, wool, nylon, acrylic, polyester, olefins, polypropylene, or spandex. To get an increased level of softness other materials that might be used during the process can be silk, bamboo, linen, cashmere, or mohair. The color variety of sock choices can be any color that the designers intend to make the sock upon its creation. Sock 'coloring' can come in a wide range of colors. Sometimes art is also put onto socks to increase their appearance. Colored socks, for example, may be a key part of the uniforms for sports, allowing players teams to be distinguished when only their legs are clearly visible

Source: wikipedia.org/wiki/Sock
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