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Think it or not socks have been about since the stone ages. They had been extremely ossur diverse from socks as we know them right now. They had been typically created of animal skins that have been tied around the ankles.

In Ancient Egypt there is proof of the existence of knitted socks and by the 8th century BC, the Greek poet Hesiod wrote of paloi - socks created of matted animal hair. They were mainly worn by actors in comedic plays.

In the course of the Middle Ages colored cloth tied about the legs and held up with garters had been in well-liked use. Garters have been placed over the top of the sock/stocking to prevent them from falling down. They have been mostly worn amongst the more wealthy.

In the 1490s, breeches and hosiery had been a single piece. They later became known as tights. They had been made of colorful silks, wools and velvet. Every single leg was often a various colour. At the turn of the fifteenth century knitted hose was becoming worn in France and Scotland.

In the 1590s knitting machines had been designed. This made the use of knitted hose more widespread. With the wearing of tunics hose had to be created longer.

In the 17th century the use of cotton became well-liked in the producing of socks. Early Americans also utilized wool and silk. Poorer folks wore woolen hose normally tan in color. The wealthy on the other hand wore fine silk hosiery and far more colors.

During the 19th century knitting mills permitted hose to be produced in America. As mens pants became longer stockings became shorter till the term was changed to sock and replaced the term stocking. The word sock is derived from the Latin word soccus which signifies light covering of the foot. Ladies to date put on stockings, tights, or socks.