How do they work?

Insect Shield's proprietary permethrin formula is tightly bonded to the fabric fibers of each sock.

Unlike permethrin spray that sits on top of fabric fibers, the active ingredient (0.52% permethrin) is built right in.

When ticks come into contact with permethrin, their nervous system is affected – they become paralyzed, fall off, and often die.

They look, smell, and feel just like your other socks, except they're scientifically proven to repel ticks.

Tick prevention, without the hassle

You could collect all the socks in your house…

spray every inch of them evenly with permethrin...

try not to inhale half of it...

wait for the socks to air dry completely...

somehow keep track of how many times they've been washed...

and then repeat the process all over again in 6 washes' time…

or, you could

make tick prevention part of your everyday routine, and just wear tick-repellent socks.

No spray.
No reapplication.
No tracking wash counts.

🙅🏽‍♀️ Proven to repel ticks (including those which may carry Lyme disease), with invisible & odorless permethrin built right into the fabric fibers.

🧺 Repellency that lasts through 70 washes, the expected lifetime of the socks. (Up to 5 times longer than permethrin spray).

đź‘Ť EPA-approved for use by the whole family, with an EPA safety rating of Category IV (the highest safety level awarded).

🌱 Made from breathable, moisture-wicking, lightweight viscose fibers from bamboo.

🧦 Custom designs, created exclusively for Tick Socks.

👖 Crew length – the perfect height for tucking your pants in for extra protection.

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How Tick Socks are made

First, each design is created from scratch by an independent artist and refined until it looks good on every foot – men, women, and kids.

The end result?

Bespoke patterns that you won't find anywhere else – the kind you’d actually be excited to wear and proud to gift.

Once designs are finalised, they're sent to our manufacturer and the yarn is dyed to our exact colour palette.

Then, the socks are knitted on jacquard machines using ultra-soft viscose from bamboo that's breathable, lightweight, and moisture-wicking.

The toes are hand-sewn, one by one, by skilled makers.

The size is knitted on the inside of the cuff so you never have to guess which pair is yours.

Every tiny detail has been fussed over.

Each pair then travels to an Insect Shield state-of-the-art facility, where their permethrin textile technology is bound directly to the fabric fibers – creating built-in tick protection that lasts the expected lifetime of the socks.

After treatment, the socks return to the manufacturer to be shaped and individually labelled and packaged.

(We said no to cheap plastic sleeves, because gift-worthy socks deserve gift-worthy packaging – and the planet deserves better).

It’s slow.

It’s intentional.

It’s not how most socks are made.

Because Tick Socks aren’t most socks.

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EPA-approved for use for the whole family, without restrictions.

Who recommends permethrin-treated clothing?

Permethrin-treated clothing is recommended by many trusted organizations, including:

- The American Academy of Family Physicians
- The World Health Organization (WHO)
-National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Who can wear Tick Socks?

Everyone! đź‘Ź

Our socks feature built-in permethrin repellent technology that’s EPA-approved for use by the whole family without restrictions, and has an EPA safety rating of Category IV (the highest safety level awarded).

How do Tick Socks compare to permethrin spray?

The permethrin is built right into the fabric fibers, and lasts up to 5 times longer than permethrin spray.

Unlike topical repellents/sprays, there's no potential for overuse, it doesn't absorb into your skin, can't be inhaled/swallowed, isn't harmful to eyes, and doesn't come off when you sweat.

Poppy the Tick

6 reasons why Poppy hates Tick Socks...

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FAQ

Do they really repel ticks?!

YES! đź‘Ź

We use Insect Shield technology that is tested, proven, and EPA-registered to repel ticks (including those which may carry Lyme disease), as well as mosquitoes, ants, flies, chiggers and midges (no-see-ums).

The active ingredient (0.52% permethrin) is bound to the fabric fibers, unlike permethrin spray that sits on top of fabric fibers.

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How does the built-in tick protection work?

Insect Shield's EPA-registered, proprietary permethrin formula is bonded directly to the fabric fibers of each sock.

The tick protection is invisible & odorless, and lasts through 70 washes (up to 5 times longer than permethrin spray).

You can’t tell it’s there – but the ticks can.

How does permethrin work?

When ticks come into contact with permethrin, their nervous system is affected – they become paralyzed, fall off, and often die.

What do they smell & feel like?

Tick Socks feel and smell just like your other clothes.

The Insect Shield protection is tightly bonded to the fabric fibers – you can’t tell it’s there, but the ticks can.

Does permethrin from Tick Socks absorb into the skin?

No.

Tick Socks uses Insect Shield's factory-bonded permethrin treatment, where the active ingredient (0.52% permethrin) is bound to the fabric fibers, unlike permethrin spray that sits on top of fabric fibers.

As a result of this built-in process, the permethrin does not transfer to, or absorb into the skin or the environment.

What are they made from?

Our socks are made predominantly from breathable, lightweight, moisture-wicking viscose from bamboo, blended with polyester, nylon, and spandex for stretch and durability.

They feel soft, comfortable, and totally “normal” – except they've got built-in tick protection.

Fabric composition by color:

White: 73% bamboo, 20% polyester, 5% nylon, 2% spandex

Green: 73% bamboo, 20% polyester, 5% nylon, 2% spandex

Blue: 73% bamboo, 20% polyester, 5% nylon, 2% spandex

Yellow: 65% bamboo, 23% polyester, 10% nylon, 2% spandex

Where are they made?

Our bamboo socks are made in China, which has the largest bamboo plantation area in the world.

Once the socks are manufactured, they’re sent to Insect Shield's state-of-the-art facility to bind the permethrin technology to the fabric fibers, then back to our manufacturer to put the finishing touches on.

We absorb all tariff costs so there are no nasty surprises on your end.

How do I wash them?

No special care or storage required – just treat them like your regular socks.

Do not dry clean. (But who's dry-cleaning socks anyway?!)

The Insect Shield protection is built right into the fabric fibers and lasts through 70 washes, the expected lifetime of the socks. (Up to 5 times longer than permethrin spray).

Just wear → wash → repeat.

What sizes do they come in?

Small: Approx. age6-9 years (kids)

  • US Shoe Size:
    - Children's 12 - Youth 3
  • EU Shoe Size: 30-33

Medium: Approx. age9+ (kids & adults)

  • US Shoe Size:
    - Youth 4 - Youth 6
    - Women’s 6-8
  • EU Shoe Size: 34-38

Large: Approx. ageteens & adults

  • US Shoe Size:
    - Adult Men's 6-8.5
    - Women's 7.5-10
  • EU Shoe Size: 39-42

Extra Large: Approx. ageAdults

  • US Shoe Size:
    - Adult Men's 9-12
    - Women's 10.5-13
  • EU Shoe Size: 43-46