Sunday, September 5, 2010

Selecting The Right Underclothing And Socks

By Julie Tan

Sock and stockings may be considered as part and parcel of underwear. By definition, underwear are garments that is donned close to the body for support and protective cover. With this in idea, we can suppose that socks and stockings belong to this category as they support and protect our feet daily. So what else come they have in average? Let us take a look at their similarities.

For protective cover and support: Underwear like bras, cinctures, panties, briefs, and jock straps support the body and crotch and also adds protective cover to our body from factors like dust, sweat and cold. Also, socks and stockings protect and support our feet from everyday walking and standing. Our feet receives the most of the battering as it supports our weight. With improper and ill-fitting socks, we could get blisters and acquire callous in the long run. Besides, donning socks and stockings keeps foot odors.

Materials: Ordinary fabrics used for underwear, socks and stockings are cotton, silk and nylon and are most oftentimes merged with spandex for a just properly match. Cotton and silk are raw fibers and are soothing to have on and to the touch. Being natural fibers, they breathe but they retain moisture. Forefront in the materials billing is nylon as it is airy and dries easily.

Function: Like with foot-gear, underwear and socks are also utilitarian and athletics particular. Athletics bras are more comfy to wear and not as repressive as the push up bras. For the men, athletic jock straps offer protective cover and support during athletics activities. When it comes to socks, they are also sports particular.

Fashion dictated: Fashion dictates the clothes and in turn the styles of underwear, socks and stockings. This is obvious in the development of underwear and socks. From being long and voluminous during the past times, they are now short and lightweight.

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