Five tones blended in a single supermelange yarn before knitting — not dyed, not printed, not layered, but blended at the fibre level so every inch of the sock carries all five simultaneously. Irr (blue-violet periwinkle) and Navy provide the cool blue foundation; Soft Charcoal adds depth and weight without tipping the overall tone toward warm; Pale Pink introduces a quiet warmth that is clearly visible up close and subtly present at a distance; Off White lifts the blend and prevents it from reading as uniformly dark.

The result is the most season-neutral and broadly wearable colourway in the Relax range. The cool periwinkle-blue reads naturally in every season; the pale pink gives it an unexpected warmth that prevents it from reading as cold or austere; the charcoal depth keeps it grounded. In warm indoor light the pink and off-white elements come forward; in cool daylight the Irr and navy dominate. The sock looks different at 9am on a grey morning than it does at 7pm under warm lamplight — this is the quality of supermelange.

The lifestyle image confirms the register: a rainy window, a considered interior, a chunky rib visible above the shoe. This is the colourway for being inside while it rains outside, for the outfit that is simultaneously warm and cool, for the person whose sock drawer contains only things they genuinely wear.

The Irr / Navy / Soft Charcoal / Pale Pink / Off White supermelange is the most broadly applicable Relax colourway — the cool-toned five-blend that works across every palette precisely because it commits to neither warm nor cold absolutely. The periwinkle Irr connects to blue and grey; the pale pink connects to warm neutrals and earth tones; the charcoal grounds it against dark trousers; the off-white lifts it against light shoes.

Best footwear:

• White and off-white leather sneakers — the off-white element connects the sock to the shoe; the periwinkle-blue rib reads above as a cool, considered accent — see sneaker guide →
• Grey suede Chelsea boots and chukkas — the cool grey-blue supermelange reads as a sophisticated tonal continuation into the trouser
• Tan and brown leather loafers — the pale pink undertone creates an unexpected warm-cool contrast with warm leather — see loafer guide →
• Chunky sneakers in grey, white, and cream — the heavy gauge suits the volume; the cool supermelange reads as a neutral anchor
• Adidas Handball Spezial and Samba in grey or off-white colourways — the natural sport-heritage low-profile pairing for a visible chunky rib

Best trousers: Dark indigo denim · Light and dove grey trousers · White and off-white chinos · Navy trousers · Blush and dusty pink (the pale pink undertone reads as a deliberate tonal connection) · Camel and beige wool in the colder months

Best socks for boots — style guide →

The variety packs — the mixed 6-pack with all six colourways, the Gold / Pink / Bordeaux 3-pack, the Navy / Grey / Black 3-pack — are for discovering the range. This 6-pack is for someone who has already discovered it and made a decision.

The Irr / Navy / Soft Charcoal / Pale Pink / Off White is the most broadly wearable colourway in the Relax range — it works across every outfit, every shoe colour, and every season with equal ease. Owning six pairs means the rotation is always covered without having to think about which Relax sock goes with a specific outfit. The decision has already been made. The sock drawer is sorted.

Six of the same is also the right answer for the person who wears the same sock every day by choice — who has identified the sock that works and wants a full week's supply. It removes the cognitive load of matching entirely while maintaining the quality and character of the supermelange at every wear.

Supermelange is a yarn construction technique where multiple fibres in different tones are blended together before spinning — producing a single yarn that carries all its component colours simultaneously. When knitted, this creates a heathered, tone-on-tone visual texture: the sock reads as one colour from a distance and reveals its five component tones up close and in changing light.

This colourway uses a five-tone blend — the most complex level in the Relax range. Each pair in this 6-pack is identical in composition, but supermelange means no two pairs are identical in the exact distribution of fibres at any given point in the knit. The five tones present differently in different light conditions throughout the day, giving the same sock a different quality on a grey morning versus warm afternoon light.

The Relax Heavy Rib (DS3800) is a fundamentally different sock from the rest of the Democratique range.

6–9 gauge chunky knit. Where the Fine Rib and Athletique Classique are both knitted at 200 needles (producing a fine, dense fabric), the Relax is knitted at 6–9 gauge — a much coarser construction that produces large, visible rib columns, significant fabric weight, and a genuinely chunky hand feel. This is the gauge of hand-knit-adjacent socks — the kind that fills a boot shaft, holds its shape at the calf, and reads as a deliberate texture rather than just a functional layer.

93% organic combed cotton. The highest organic cotton content in the Democratique range — more cotton, less polyamide and elastane than either the Fine Rib (75%) or the Athletique Classique (82%). Despite the chunky gauge, the high cotton content breathes naturally, making all six pairs genuinely wearable across all seasons.

• Construction: Relax Heavy Rib Supermelange — DS3800
• Pairs: 6 — all six pairs are the same colourway
• Colourway: Irr / Navy / Soft Charcoal / Pale Pink / Off White — five-tone supermelange blend
• Composition: 93% organic combed cotton · 6% polyamide · 1% elastane
• Gauge: 6–9 gauge chunky heavy-rib knit — large visible rib, naturally breathable
• Toe: Hand-linked — closed by hand, virtually seamless against the foot
• Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — every component tested
• Length: Crew — mid-calf, holds its shape at the upper calf
• Finish: Pre-washed and steamed — comfortable from the first wear
• Season: All year — naturally breathable organic cotton
• Sizes: EU 41–46 — size guide →
• Origin: Designed in Copenhagen, Est. 2011 · Crafted in Istanbul
• Sustainability: Our sustainability practices →

• Wash inside out at 30°C / 86°F — preserves all five tones in the supermelange blend
• Wash before first wear
• Air dry flat — do not tumble dry; the chunky gauge can lose shape under heat
• Wash with lights and mid-tones — the pale pink and off-white elements require washing away from heavy darks that may transfer
• Do not bleach or iron

Full sock care guide →

Why six of the same colourway — isn't a variety pack better value?

Different purpose. The mixed 6-pack is the complete Relax collection — for discovery, for variety, for covering every register. This 6-pack is for the person who has already decided: the Irr / Navy / Soft Charcoal / Pale Pink / Off White is their Relax colourway, and they want six pairs of it. The decision has been made. This removes the rotation question entirely — every day is the same sock, and it is always the right one.

Why is this the most broadly wearable Relax colourway?

Because the five-tone blend commits to neither warm nor cold absolutely. The Irr (periwinkle) and Navy give it a cool blue foundation that reads with grey and navy palettes. The Pale Pink gives it a quiet warmth that reads with warm neutrals and earth tones. The Soft Charcoal grounds it against dark trousers. The Off White lifts it against light shoes. No other Relax colourway has this range — the warm autumnal blends connect to specific palettes; the two-tone neutrals are broadly applicable but simpler. This five-tone blend works with everything precisely because it contains something that connects to everything.

Can these be worn year-round?

Yes — this is the most season-neutral colourway in the range. The 93% organic combed cotton at 6–9 gauge breathes naturally, and the cool-toned five-blend has no autumnal warmth that restricts it to a specific season. All six pairs are genuinely appropriate from spring through winter.

How does the Relax differ from the Fine Rib and Athletique Classique?

Completely different construction, weight, and occasion. The Fine Rib (DS1006) is a 200-needle thin dress sock for leather shoes and formal contexts. The Athletique Classique (DS1528) is a 200-needle heavier crew sock for sneakers and casual visible-sock dressing. The Relax Heavy Rib (DS3800) is a 6–9 gauge chunky sock built for boots and the relaxed end of casual dressing — with 93% organic cotton providing natural breathability across all seasons.

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 →

• Individual pair — Irr / Navy / Soft Charcoal / Pale Pink / Off White →
• Mixed 6-pack — all six Relax colourways →
• 3-pack Gold / Pink / Bordeaux — the warm five-tone blends →
• 3-pack Navy / Grey / Black — the two-tone neutrals →
• Full Relax collection →
• All curated multipacks →