Outdoors socks just got a whole lot greener with the news that
US-based performance sock brand teko is now available in the
UK.
Launched
in 2004, what really makes the brand stand out is its commitment to
sustainability by using environmentally sound recycled, recyclable
and fully sustainable materials throughout its entire product range and
packaging.
The company's commitment to the environment is underlined by its
decision to purchase carbon offsets against the carbon emissions
produced by the transportation of the US-made socks to Europe.
Clean Wind...
Teko also purchases wind energy credits to ensure that 100
per-cent of the electricity used in the production process is put
back into the energy grid from clean wind energy sources.
The company's line features fabrics like EcoMerino organic
wool, EcoPoly which is recycled polyester, Ingeo which
is a corn-based fibre and organic cotton.
We have several pairs of the socks to try and first impressions
are that the commitment to the environment hasn't compromised the
technical design of the socks with the sort of differential padding
and cushioning you'd expect from a top quality outdoors sock.
It's also worth noting that the company has developed several new
socks specifically for the European hiking market and we particularly
like the look of both the merino wool and corn-based Ingeo socks.
More about the socks at www.tekosocks.com
and from UK and European importers Anatom at www.anatom.co.uk.
