about me

Namaste my kindred spirits, I'm the new “flow crew” gripper sock. You might have seen my cousin "flow ankle" before and I offer you the same quality, performance and comfort, only in a crew height for added coverage and warmth. Some might also prefer me for style reasons :)

Here’s why you should take me home with you:

• My silicone sole grips will give you superior traction not only for Pilates, barre, tai chi or yoga, but in sports like tennis or badminton where a firm grip is desirable. I'm also great to help you keep traction on slippery floors.
• My compression arch further enhances your support and fit, giving you an all-day energy boost.
• I’m made with luxurious organic combed cotton (GOTS certified) and stitched with a high-gauge needle count, which makes me even softer and longer lasting.
• And as with all my other hipSwan friends, you’ll be supporting the planting of one tree for every order.

Regarding sizing, I come in three sizes (small, medium, large). Sizing is based on my length in centimetres and I've created a handy chart that maps my lengths onto approximate shoe sizes.

Keep in mind that you might want to size down if you're at the margin, if you desire a tighter fit for activities like Pilates, barre or yoga. If you’ve any doubts about whether I'll fit you can return me within 60 days and just pay the return postage.

Om shanti shanti shanti

composition and care

Composition: 75% GOTS-certified organic combed cotton, 5% recycled nylon, 20% lycra spandex, 100% silicone grippers

Care instructions:

Be gentle. Either hand wash or machine wash in cold water on the gentle cycle. If using a machine, it's best to place them in a laundry bag to protect them further just like other delicates. Use a mild detergent and never use bleach. Refrain from using fabric softener.

Turn your socks inside out. This way, the extra cushioning at the soles and heels will get a more thorough wash.

Do not use a dryer. The heat and circulation of a dryer will decrease the longevity of your socks. Best to air dry them on a drying rack.

Do not iron. There's no need to iron socks, and it's especially important to refrain from ironing those styles with silicone grippers (flow and chill).

sizing

hipSwan socks are available in three sizes (small, medium, large). Their inherent elasticity allows them to fit a wide range of feet and are not gender specific.

For additional guidance, the following chart presents the approximate shoe sizes that our socks are likely to fit (for Pilates, barre and similar activities, we recommend that you size down if your shoe size is at the margin).

What if the socks don’t fit me? No problem, you have 60 days to return them. Just pay the return postage and we'll refund you, no questions asked. The socks must be in new, unworn condition with the outer wrappers included. Full details of our return policy are here.

sustainability

hipSwan are a purpose-driven brand with sustainability at our core. Our guiding philosophy is: "how would we operate if our customers were our family and friends?" Here are some of the ways that our principles have translated into practices:

• We have visited our manufacturing partners and screened them for safe employee working conditions and adherence to good governance practices
• We only use organically grown high quality fibers
• We use minimal, recycled packaging materials and non-toxic ink
• We limit our production runs to minimise our environmental footprint

→ Read more about our sustainability policies