★★★★★ 4.4 from 1,134+ Canadian teams
Great Value, Greater Customization
We understand that every project is different. Whether sublimated, digitally printed or screenprinted, we have you covered at competitive rates.
Made in Canada, Delivered Quickly
With production in Vancouver and Toronto, we service both coasts with speed. No long waits, no surprise duties. Your order is made in Canada and shipped direct.
Fast Turnaround
Standard production is 1 to 2 weeks from artwork approval. During busy season it can be 2 to 4 weeks. We also do next day rush jobs when needed.
Custom Socks are the unsung heroes of the promotional products world, offering an essential touch to apparel brands and E-Commerce Stores. Their versatility in materials and eco-friendly packaging options position socks as a valuable, high-margin item that enhances brand visibility and engagement.
This strategic choice enables you to extend your brand reach affordably, while finding a potentially unexpected connection with your audience. Delve into our impressive custom sock range at Dad’s Printing and discover how they can amplify your branding strategy.
Dad’s Printing leads the way in apparel production and promotional product services. Our deep knowledge of quality control and extensive experience in global logistics ensures that your projects are handled smoothly and efficiently, regardless of your product or print requirements.
Dad’s Printing delivers unmatched flexibility in product variety and branding, including:
For knit custom socks: 48–100 pairs minimum depending on style. For sublimated athletic socks: 50 pairs. Below those minimums, setup costs dominate the per-pair price. Most of our customers order 100–500 pairs, which is the quantity range where cost-per-sock drops significantly.
Knit socks have your design knit into the fabric itself — every colour you see is a separate yarn. The look is premium and tactile (think high-end athletic socks), and the design lasts the life of the sock. Sublimated socks are printed onto polyester — allows photo-realistic detail, gradients, and unlimited colours, but has a slightly ‘printed’ look versus the textured feel of knit. Knit is usually the right answer for team and branded socks; sublimated wins for full-colour artistic or photo designs.
Standard sizing runs youth (ages 4–7), youth medium (8–12), adult small/medium (men’s 6–9 / women’s 5–10), and adult large/XL (men’s 10–13). Custom sizing available at higher quantities. Mixed-size orders (some youth, some adult) don’t cost extra — we just need the breakdown in your quote request.
Best: bold logos, team colours, repeating patterns, team names down the leg, and player numbers. Avoid: fine line-work or small text under 8pt (gets lost in the knit texture), photographic detail (use sublimation instead), and Pantone-critical corporate colours on knit (we can get close, but not exact).
At 100 pairs: $8–$15 per pair for knit team socks depending on length and colour count; $6–$12 per pair for sublimated athletic. At 500 pairs, prices drop 25–40%. Setup fees are usually $75–$150 for knit (one-time, for the pattern) and minimal for sublimation. We’ll quote your exact design and quantity.
Knit socks: 4–6 weeks from artwork approval — they’re produced at the mill, and knit patterns can’t be rushed much. Sublimated socks: 2–3 weeks. Rush production available on sublimation only (20% premium for 7–10 business days). For team or event deadlines, book 6–8 weeks out to be safe.
Knit: cotton/nylon/spandex blend (typically 75/20/5) for everyday comfort; premium options include merino wool for cold-weather and bamboo/cotton for moisture-wicking. Sublimated: 100% polyester for full-colour print fidelity, or polyester/spandex blends for athletic stretch. We’ll match fabric to end use.
Yes — athletic socks are one of our most popular custom categories. We use performance polyester blends with spandex for compression and shape retention. Options include crew, quarter, no-show, and knee-high; arch compression and cushioned heel/toe available. Great for hockey teams, soccer clubs, baseball, running clubs, and corporate sports sponsorships.
On knit socks, we match Pantone as closely as available yarn allows — typically within 1–2 shades of your Pantone target. Exact Pantone matching on knit is chemically limited by dye availability. On sublimated socks, Pantone matching is much closer — the print process gives us near-exact colour reproduction. If exact team-colour match is critical, sublimated is usually the safer choice.
Yes — all standard sock heights are available. Crew (mid-calf) is the most popular for team sportwear and everyday wear. Ankle/quarter for running and athletic use. No-show for casual and dress-shoe wear. Knee-high for soccer, hockey, rugby, and lacrosse. Over-the-knee available at 250+ pair runs. Mix and match in a single order is fine.
