Dress socks for men crafted from 100% mercerized Filoscozia® cotton. Extra-long staple, silky sheen, Oeko-Tex certified. Calf-length, made in Italy by Calze Vitrano.
Please note: Our socks run slightly large. If you are between two sizes, we recommend choosing the smaller size.
Dress Socks for Men: Filoscozia® Mercerized Cotton from Italy
Dress socks for men by Langer & Messmer, crafted from Filoscozia®: 100% mercerized extra-long staple cotton, made in Italy for a finish that belongs alongside fine tailoring.
Filoscozia® is spun from hand-picked extra-long staple cotton fibres, 34 to 36mm in length, sourced from Egypt, Sudan and Peru. The fibres are mako-combed and spun two-ply at NE 60/2 NM for exceptional evenness and strength. The yarn is then mercerized — a finishing process developed by John Mercer in the mid-19th century — which permanently delivers three properties: dimensional stability, enhanced moisture absorption, and a characteristic silky sheen. All dyeing is carried out to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. No harmful substances against your skin.
What makes good dress socks for men? They should fit closely without binding, sit smoothly beneath fine trouser fabrics, and carry a subtle, polished sheen. These socks meet all three criteria. The mercerized surface lies flat and clean against wool and cashmere, and the natural sheen reads as premium without being conspicuous — the right balance for business and formal occasions alike.
Manufactured exclusively for Langer & Messmer by Calze Vitrano in Italy, a producer with decades of fine hosiery craftsmanship. Available in 7 classic colours, sizes 41 to 47.
- 100% mercerized Filoscozia® cotton, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified
- Extra-long staple (34-36mm), mako-combed, 2-ply NE 60/2
- Silky sheen and no shrinkage from mercerization
- Calf-length, plain-knit, reinforced toe and heel
- Made in Italy by Calze Vitrano for Langer & Messmer
- Available in 7 colours, sizes 41-47
