Sihman
Overview

The wrong cushioning ruins a performance sock

Most performance socks fail for the same handful of reasons: padding that bunches under the arch, a cuff that slides into the shoe by the third mile, or a moisture-wicking claim that traps sweat instead of moving it. For an activewear brand, engineering a whole range right, a light race sock, a cushioned trainer, a gym sock, from one supplier is what turns a first order into a reorder.

Sihman Inc. is a private-label and OEM manufacturer, not a catalog reseller. We knit cushioning zones, mesh venting, and a compression arch band to your specification, so each sock in your range is tuned to its sport instead of reusing one generic blank under a different label.

Construction at a glance

  • Cushioning: zoned terry under the heel and forefoot, thinner knit elsewhere, mapped per model from race-light to fully cushioned.
  • Yarns: moisture-wicking polyester and nylon, Coolmax-style performance yarns, combed-cotton or merino blends for everyday training.
  • Hold: a knit-in compression arch band as standard, with optional graduated compression up the leg.
  • Lengths: no-show, ankle, quarter, and crew, every length carrying knit-in branding.

A multipack range that stays consistent

Activewear sells in color-led multipacks, so a sock has to look and perform the same on the first pair and the five-thousandth. We knit your colors and logo directly into each construction and hold that spec across reorders, with the sharpest pricing once a run passes 5,000 pairs. You supply the artwork and the performance brief; we own the knit, the grading, and the quality control.

One performance partner from sample to reorder

Because every pair is made in Turkiye, your finished socks enter the US and EU at a minimum tariff, so the duty line that thins margin on Asian-made activewear is simply not on your cost sheet. Add short lead times for fast-moving ranges and you have a single manufacturer for the engineering, the branding, and the make quality, from the first sample through every in-season reorder.

Key features

Built to your spec

01

Zoned cushioning

Impact padding under the heel and forefoot absorbs shock, while thinner zones keep the sock cool and shoe fit precise.

02

Moisture-wicking performance yarns

Sweat is pulled off the skin and through the knit, keeping feet dry to reduce blisters and odour during training.

03

Compressive arch support

A knit-in arch band locks the midfoot for stability and reduced fatigue across runs, gym sessions, and team sport.

04

Mesh ventilation

Engineered venting panels release heat over the instep for cooler, drier feet through high-output activity.

Materials & customization

Yarns and finishing options

Materials

  • Moisture-wicking polyester and nylon
  • Combed cotton blends for everyday training
  • Coolmax-style yarns for high-performance lines
  • Elastane for arch support and recovery

Customization

  • Cushioning map and arch-band tension to spec
  • No-show, ankle, quarter, and crew lengths
  • Mesh venting zones and knit-in branding
  • Brand colors and woven labels
  • Retail and multipack packaging
Who it’s for

Brands we manufacture for

  • Activewear and sport apparel brands
  • Running, training, and team-sport lines
  • Gym, fitness, and athleisure retailers
  • Multipack and value performance ranges
Why Sihman

Sihman Inc. is the sister company of Elteksan, Turkey’s leading private label sock manufacturer since 1999. Every pair is produced at a minimum tariff in our own facility in Turkiye for U.S. and European brands.

OEKO-TEX Std 100 Class II
BSCI
OCS (Organic Content Standard)
Sedex
Production · Brief

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** Please note that our minimum order production quantity is 1,200 pairs per model, color, size. We do not offer design services; therefore, you must supply your own artwork. All of our products are manufactured at our facility in Turkiye.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you build different cushioning levels?
Yes. We map padded and thin zones to your spec, from lightweight race socks to fully cushioned training socks, and confirm the construction at sampling. We manufacture to your design rather than offering a design service.
Which lengths can you produce?
No-show, ankle, quarter, and crew are all standard, with knit-in branding and your brand colors.
Can you knit in compression or graduated compression?
Yes. A knit-in compression arch band is standard on our athletic socks, and we can build graduated compression up the leg for recovery and performance lines. The tension is set against your spec and confirmed at sampling.
How do you apply our logo to a performance sock?
We knit your logo and brand colors directly into the sock from the artwork you supply, so the branding holds up to wash and wear better than a print. We manufacture to your design and do not offer a design service.
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