Most teams order at least three pairs per player. one for game day, one for practice rotation, one for the laundry-day backup nobody plans for. The softball knee-high sock is the smallest piece of the uniform and the one that disappears fastest, so it gets ordered at higher volume than the jersey. Empire Five knits these in a polyester-nylon-spandex blend with custom yarn-dyed stripes, an optional calf-band logo, and reinforced heel-and-toe construction for daily volume.
The softball knee-high sock is the over-the-calf sock in our custom softball range. always ordered alongside the jersey and pants but always at higher volume because socks live shorter lives. Knit construction from a polyester-nylon-spandex yarn (not woven fabric), full custom yarn-dyed coloring across the leg and cuff band, and the option to add a screen-printed logo on the outer calf zone. Worn pulled up over the calf, under the pants or up over knickers for the classic look. Reinforced foot-bed for cleat-pressure padding, sized in S/M/L mapped to US shoe ranges. Pair with the team jersey for the full uniform.
Knit polyester-nylon-spandex yarn on a 200-needle gauge with reinforced cotton-blend foot-bed, linked-toe seam for cleat comfort, and knit-integrated non-slip cuff band. yarn-dyed knit-in coloring holds saturation through season-long wash cycles.
Fabric platform: A different fabric platform from the apparel. Socks are knit construction from yarn (polyester-nylon-spandex blend), not woven fabric or double-knit. Colors are dyed into the yarn before knitting, which gives crisp stripe edges and full saturation across the whole sock, but limits the level of fine graphic detail that fits onto knit yarn.
Decoration: Primary decoration is yarn-dyed knit-in coloring. stripes, bands, blocks, and contrast cuff bands built into the yarn-dyeing stage before the sock is knit. Screen printing on the outer calf zone adds a logo or wordmark. Sublimation is technically possible on knit polyester but the knit-grid texture shows through; we do not recommend it as primary. Embroidery is not applied to socks because knit yarn does not hold dense stitching cleanly.
Color saturation: Yarn-dyed knit construction produces sharper color edges than sublimation on knit fabric. Each color is dyed into the yarn before knitting, so stripe lines have no print-bleed and saturation stays full from cuff to toe. The trade-off is graphic granularity. knit-in patterns work cleanly for stripes, bands, and blocks, but not for photo-realistic graphics or fine multi-color line art.
Primary decoration is yarn-dyed knit-in coloring. team colors and patterns are dyed into the yarn before the sock is knit. Screen printing on the outer-calf zone adds a logo or sponsor wordmark. Sublimation and embroidery are not used on socks for the spec reasons below.
Team colors are dyed into the yarn before the sock is knit. Stripes, bands, blocks, contrast cuff bands, and full solids all run in the yarn-dyeing stage. Color is in the yarn itself, not a surface print, so there is nothing to crack or peel through season-long wash cycles. Sharp color edges and full saturation from cuff to toe.
Logos, sponsor wordmarks, and player initials applied to the flat outer-calf zone of the sock. This is the standard placement zone for sock branding because it faces outward when worn and the knit surface is flatter than the curved cuff or ankle. Ink may show light fade after 50-70 wash cycles (industry-normal for screen ink on knit fabric).
Team name or initials knit directly into the cuff band yarn, not surface-printed. Reads cleanly around the full circumference of the cuff and never wears off because the wordmark is in the yarn. Best for short team names and abbreviations (3-8 letters) that read clearly at sock-cuff scale. Sublimation and dense embroidery are not used on socks (sublimation shows the knit grid; embroidery does not hold on stretchy knit yarn).
Three adult sizes (S/M/L) and one youth size, mapped to US shoe ranges with EU and UK conversions. Knit construction relies on fixed-needle counts, so per-foot custom sizing is not available. Mixed-roster orders are welcome.
| Size | US Shoe (Men) | US Shoe (Women) | EU Shoe | UK Shoe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 4-7 | 5-8 | 37-40 | 3-6 |
| M | 7-10 | 8-11 | 40-43 | 6-9 |
| L | 10-13 | 11-14 | 43-46 | 9-12 |
| Size | US Shoe | EU Shoe | UK Shoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y | 1-4 | 32-36 | 13-3 |
Six volume brackets from 1 pair to 1,000. Every price includes yarn-dyed knit-in custom colors, optional calf-band logo screen-print, reinforced heel-and-toe construction, and free express worldwide shipping. Order as few as 1 pair at the tier-1 rate. Orders above 1,000 pairs quoted on request.
| 1–20 pairs | 21–50 pairs | 51–100 pairs | 101–200 pairs | 201–500 pairs | 501–1000 pairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.49 /pair | $11.40 /pair | $10.33 /pair | $9.84 /pair | $8.39 /pair | $7.50 /pair |
All-inclusive prices in USD per pair. yarn-dyed knit-in custom colors, calf-band logo screen-print, reinforced heel-and-toe construction, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($12.49/pair) applies to any order from a single pair up to 20, honoring our no-minimum promise. Bulk orders above 1000 pairs: contact us for a custom volume quote with deeper discounts.
The full path from your first message to your team kitted out with matching knee-high socks for the season.
Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, logo or sponsor wordmark files, total pair count, and a shoe-size breakdown across your roster. Confirmation lands within hours.
You receive a full-color mockup showing the yarn-dyed colorway, cuff band detail, and calf-band logo placement on the sock, along with itemized pricing across all six volume tiers from 1 to 1,000 pairs. Revisions are unlimited and free until you sign off.
For larger team orders, we produce a single physical sample pair for you to inspect, fit-test on a player, and wash-test before bulk production starts. Sample fee credits toward your final invoice.
Yarn-dyeing and knit construction take about two weeks, and tracked door-to-door shipping adds another 4-7 business days. that puts your custom softball knee-high socks in your hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.
The questions teams and coaches ask before ordering custom socks. answered for knit-yarn construction and the over-the-calf height.
Same knit yarn, same yarn-dyed colors, same price. the difference is height and style. Pick by the look your team wears.
| Knee-High (this page) | Crew | Stirrup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | Over the calf, knee height | Mid-calf | Footless loop over a sanitary sock |
| Look | Full coverage, classic | Everyday low-profile | Throwback stirrup |
| Worn | Under the pant or over knickers | Under the pant | Over a white sanitary sock, with knickers |
| Coloring | Yarn-dyed knit-in | Yarn-dyed knit-in | Yarn-dyed knit-in |
| Logo | Screen-print on calf | Screen-print on calf | Optional on the leg band |
| Price tier | From $7.50/pc | From $7.50/pc | From $7.50/pc |
Talk to a real uniform expert. No bots, no automated replies. just our team in Sialkot answering with a free 12-hour mockup, factory pricing, and honest production timelines for your team's knee-high socks.
