Originals Ultralight Stripes Socks Black / Off White
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Sock Care Guide – How to Make Your Socks Last Longer
To keep your socks comfortable, durable, and looking new for as long as possible, follow these simple care tips.
1. Wash Socks Inside Out
Always turn socks inside out before washing. This helps remove sweat, bacteria, and skin particles while protecting the outer fabric and colors.
2. Wash at Low Temperature
Wash socks at 30–40°C (86–104°F). Lower temperatures protect cotton fibers and elastic threads, helping socks keep their shape and durability.
3. Wash Before First Wear
New socks should be washed before the first use. This removes production residues and allows the fibers to soften and settle naturally.
4. Avoid Tumble Drying
Whenever possible, air dry your socks. High heat from tumble dryers can weaken elastic fibers and shorten the lifespan of your socks.
5. Wash with Similar Colors
To maintain vibrant colors:
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wash dark socks with dark clothing
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wash white socks separately
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wash bright colors with similar shades
6. Do Not Overload the Washing Machine
Avoid overloading your washing machine. Giving socks enough space reduces friction and prevents unnecessary fabric wear.
7. Store Socks Properly
Fold socks together instead of stretching them into tight balls. This helps preserve the elasticity and shape of the sock.
Shipping costs
We´re using the best couriers to each country. Shipping costs are:
- Denmark: 39 DKK
- Europe (EU): 6 €
- United Kingdom: 6 £
- United States: 9 US$
- Australia: 14 AU$
- New Zealand: 15 NZ$
- Switzerland: 10 CHF
- Norway: 79 NOK
- Canada: 10 CA$
- Sweden: 89 SEK
- World: 26 US$
FREE SHIPPING >400DKK / 75€ / 75£ / 100 US$ / 120 AU$ / 120 NZ$ / 100 CHF / 650 NOK / Canada 100 CA$ / 650 SEK / WORLD 150 US$.
Besides the cheap standard delivery we offer a faster delivery with UPS at a little higher price. Free shipping will not be applied if this option is chosen.
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Taxes and duties can be applied for orders outside Denmark/EU. For UK click here to see more about BREXIT.
Customs duties:
These rules on customs duties can change from time to time so please check your local authorities (Use the link on values) - we can´t guarantee its correct. For orders from following countries the order is subject to customs duties and/or VAT in addition to delivery fees.
- United Kingdom: customs duties applied on orders from £135
- United States: customs duties applied on orders from $800
- Switzerland: customs duties applied on orders from CHF65
- Canada: customs duties applied on orders from $20
Please note there can be an additional brokerage fee from the courier to clear customs for you.
Shipping costs
We´re using the best couriers to each country. Shipping costs are:
- Denmark: 39 DKK
- Europe (EU): 6 €
- United Kingdom: 6 £
- United States: 9 US$
- Australia: 14 AU$
- New Zealand: 15 NZ$
- Switzerland: 10 CHF
- Norway: 79 NOK
- Canada: 10 CA$
- Sweden: 89 SEK
- World: 26 US$
FREE SHIPPING >400DKK / 75€ / 75£ / 100 US$ / 120 AU$ / 120 NZ$ / 100 CHF / 650 NOK / Canada 100 CA$ / 650 SEK / WORLD 150 US$.
Besides the cheap standard delivery we offer a faster delivery with UPS at a little higher price. Free shipping will not be applied if this option is chosen.
You can always see tracking here.
Taxes and duties can be applied for orders outside Denmark/EU. For UK click here to see more about BREXIT.
Customs duties:
These rules on customs duties can change from time to time so please check your local authorities (Use the link on values) - we can´t guarantee its correct. For orders from following countries the order is subject to customs duties and/or VAT in addition to delivery fees.
- United Kingdom: customs duties applied on orders from £135
- United States: customs duties applied on orders from $800 (SUSPENDED RIGHT NOW)
- Switzerland: customs duties applied on orders from CHF65
- Canada: customs duties applied on orders from $20
Please note there can be an additional brokerage fee from the courier to clear customs for you.
Originals Ultralight Stripes — Black / Off White
Black and off-white in a repeating fine horizontal micro-stripe: the highest-contrast colourway in the Ultralight Stripes range, and the most broadly applicable. From a distance it reads as a dark textured solid — the off-white so fine it registers as texture rather than pattern. Up close the monochrome stripe resolves itself into something considered and precise. The micro-stripe for every outfit that would otherwise wear a plain black sock — but better. 75% organic combed cotton, 200-needle fine-rib knit, OEKO-TEX certified. Designed in Copenhagen.
Colour, Pattern & Styling
Black and off-white is the sharpest contrast available in the micro-stripe format — black absorbs the off-white's warmth and produces a fine monochrome stripe that reads as near-solid in low light and reveals its structure in direct light. This is precisely its advantage: it functions as a sophisticated black sock in formal contexts while carrying just enough visual interest to repay a second look in casual ones.
Best footwear:
- Black leather dress shoes — Oxford, Derby, monk strap — see shoe guide →
- Dark leather Chelsea boots
- Brown and tan leather shoes and loafers — see loafer guide →
- White leather sneakers — the off-white ground connects to the shoe — see sneaker guide →
Best trousers: Black suit trousers · Charcoal and dark grey flannel · Navy trousers · Dark indigo denim · Black jeans · Any dark trouser where a black sock would otherwise be the default
Specifications
- Construction: Originals Ultralight Stripes — DS1120
- Colours: Black alternating with Off White — fine repeating horizontal micro-stripe across the full shaft
- Composition: 75% organic combed cotton · 23% polyamide · 2% elastane
- Needle count: 200-needle fine-rib knit
- Toe: Hand-linked — closed by hand, virtually seamless against the foot
- Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Length: Mid-calf / traditional dress sock shaft
- Finish: Pre-washed and steamed — comfortable from the first wear
- Sizes: EU 41–46 — size guide →
- Origin: Designed in Copenhagen, Est. 2011 · Crafted in Istanbul
- Sustainability: Our sustainability practices →
Care Guide
- Wash inside out at 30°C / 86°F
- Wash before first wear
- Air dry — do not tumble dry
- Wash with darks — the black can transfer onto light fabrics; avoid washing with pure whites
- Do not bleach or iron
FAQ
Is this the same as a plain black sock — why choose this over the Fine Rib Black solid?
From a distance, yes — it reads as a dark textured solid. Up close it reveals a fine black and off-white micro-stripe that adds visual depth without changing the formal register of the sock. The Fine Rib Black solid is the absolute neutral — maximum formality, zero pattern. The Ultralight Stripes Black / Off White is the version for when you want that same dark formal sock with just enough considered detail to be noticed by someone paying close attention.
Can this be worn with a black suit?
Yes — the black ground reads as tonal with the trouser; the off-white is fine enough to register as texture rather than pattern at formal-wear observation distance.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes — worldwide, with free shipping above 75€ / 75£ / 100 USD / 400 DKK. 99.2% of orders ship the same day. Full shipping information →
