What kind of socks are made of without balling? Analysis and purchasing guide of popular materials on the entire network
Recently, the problem of sock pilling has become a hot topic on social platforms. Especially in the autumn and winter seasons, consumers’ attention to the durability of socks has increased significantly. This article combines hotspot data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the material characteristics of non-pilling socks and provide a structured purchasing guide.
1. Background of hot topics: Why do socks pill?

According to e-commerce platforms and social media discussion data, the main causes of sock pilling include:
| Reason | Proportion | solution |
|---|---|---|
| Material with low cotton content | 42% | Choose natural fiber blends |
| High friction frequency | 35% | Reduce contact with rough shoe uppers |
| Improper washing method | 23% | Avoid machine washing and high temperature drying |
2. Ranking of non-balling sock materials
Based on evaluation data from Zhihu, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the following materials have the best anti-pilling performance:
| Material | Anti-pilling score (5-point scale) | Features | Represent the brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combed cotton | 4.8 | Long fibers and high strength | Jiao Nei, Uniqlo |
| modal | 4.5 | Soft and wear-resistant | Langsha |
| bamboo fiber | 4.3 | Natural antibacterial | cat people |
| Nylon blend | 4.1 | Good elasticity | Nike |
3. Guide to purchasing pitfall avoidance
Combined with Douyin live streaming data (analysis of top 10 sales products in the past 7 days):
| price range | Recommended material combinations | Pilling rate |
|---|---|---|
| Below 50 yuan | 65% combed cotton + 25% modal + 10% spandex | ≤8% |
| 50-100 yuan | 70% long-staple cotton + 15% bamboo fiber + 15% nylon | ≤5% |
| More than 100 yuan | 80% organic cotton + 20% silk | ≤3% |
4. Expert advice (quoted from Zhihu hot post)
1.Look at the yarn count: High-density weaving with more than 40 threads is more resistant to pilling
2.Look for process labels: Prefer "combing process" or "mercerizing treatment"
3.Test method: Gently scrape the surface with your fingernails to ensure no fibers fall off.
5. Washing and maintenance tips
Measured data from Weibo lifestyle bloggers show:
| Wrong way | Correct way | Pilling probability changes |
|---|---|---|
| Machine wash + dry | Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry | -67% |
| Mix with jeans | Wash separately | -52% |
| sun exposure | Dry in a cool and ventilated place | -48% |
Summary: ChooseCombed cotton, modal or bamboo fiberThe material, combined with correct maintenance methods, can significantly reduce the probability of sock pilling. Among the recent popular brands, Jiao Nei’s 2023 autumn and winter new models adopt “double needle bed jacquard technology”. Xiaohongshu actually measured that it still remained intact after 30 washes, which is worthy of attention.
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