Our Materials
Teko sources all our merino wool from a group of farms in Argentina that have been farming wool organically for decades, in accordance with GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). tekoMERINO is exceptionally soft, with all the qualities of moisture absorption, insulation and odor control for which premium merino wool is famous
tekoPOLY™ is light, durable and quick-drying, with a soft, smooth feel. It provides great moisture transfer for long runs, hikes and rides. Its thin fibers are great for those who are fussy about shoe fit (and you know who you are), or those who like their socks to be bright white. This 100% post-consumer certified material keeps waste out of landfills and provides energy savings of over 30% when compared to manufacturing new polyester.
Why Teko Socks?
Teko Socks are leading the way in developing high performance products that are manufactured using the most sustainable materials and techniques. With Teko socks you will find the best fitting, highest performance sock available today and there is a pair of Teko Socks to fit every foot, activity and fashion!
We use recycled materials, organic merino farming, chlorine free processing and wind powered production to strive for a better balance between people and the planet. The materials used help us to create the ultimate in comfort and performance.
Teko Socks also maintains a Women's specific product range specially designed for Women's feet and fashion tastes!
Teko Certification
GOTS Organic Certification
The Global Organic Trade Standard was founded to standardise the requirements for classifying a fiber as 'organic' It covers the production, processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling and distribution of all natural fibres. In order to be labeled 'organic' over 95% of the fibres must be organic in origin.
Bluesign
Bluesign is an independent company focused on sustainable manufacturing processes in the textile industry. The most desirable rating is BLUE, which means the best processess available and Teko's chlorine-free process used to make tekoMERINO machine washable and shrink-proof is the only Bluesign-certified shrink-proofing process currently available for wool.
OEKOTEX 100 Standard
The Oeko-Tex 100 Standard (Their top standard!) comprehensively addresses the Human Ecology component of textile products. It evaluates and screens for any harmful substances present within processed textiles.
Features of Teko Socks
All Teko socks posess market leading features in addition to our high performance sustanable materials. These diagrams show the features of our Evolution Series, Summit Series and Wintersport Socks.
Recent News
Teko Socks donates over $100,000 worth of socks to the Country Fire Authority in Victoria
After the devastating 'Black Saturday' Bushfires of February 2009 one of the main issues reported by the thousands of tired volunteer fire fighters were that their feet were very sore and socks inadequate. Teko answered the call, and donated over 2,000 pairs of fire resistant Merino wool socks to volunteers across the affected areas in Victoria! All reports are the socks are performing very well and are in use in over 100 Rural and Urban Brigades.
Tekosocks In Action
Teko Socks keep Jacob's feet comfortable in extreme conditions!
Jacob Juul Hastrup has praised Teko Socks for keeping him and his feet warm, dry and blister free during his recent achievements in the Antarctic Ultra Marthon. Jacob came in 5th in the 250km event, then placed 2nd in the 160km Yukon Race! Well Done Jacob!
