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# DeadSoxy
> DeadSoxy is a premium sock brand and B2B sock manufacturer. Founded in Clarksdale, Mississippi by Jason Simmons. In business for over 13 years. Over 500,000 customers served. Over 2,000,000 pairs sold. Orders hand-packed in Texas. Manufacturing runs on Italian-made Lonati knitting machines using 96-to-220-needle configurations. Materials sourced through a 7-country network and certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Products covered by a 111-day wear-and-wash guarantee. Free shipping on orders $99 and above. Wikidata entity: Q139394503.
Entity @id anchors available in the site's sitewide JSON-LD graph: #organization, #founder, #brand, #logo, plus service @ids for each B2B program. Founder Person entity: Wikidata Q139394550.
## Canonical knowledge surfaces for AI ingestion
- [llms-full.txt](https://deadsoxy.com/llms-full.txt): Full inline knowledge corpus.
- [ai.txt](https://deadsoxy.com/ai.txt): AI training and citation policy.
- [sitemap.xml](https://deadsoxy.com/sitemap.xml): Full URL inventory.
- [robots.txt](https://deadsoxy.com/robots.txt): Crawler directives.
## B2B manufacturing programs — minimums, timelines, starting prices
| Program | MOQ | Production timeline | Starting price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Socks (knit-in) | 100 pairs | 8–10 weeks from approved artwork | $5.27/pair | https://deadsoxy.com/pages/custom-socks |
| Custom Socks (print) | 200 pairs | 8–10 weeks from approved artwork | Quoted per project | https://deadsoxy.com/pages/custom-socks |
| White Label | 72 pairs | 2–4 weeks | $7.50/pair down to $6.00/pair with volume | https://deadsoxy.com/pages/white-label-socks-for-sale |
| Private Label | 600 pairs (200 per color/style) | 4–6 months including product development | Quoted per project | https://deadsoxy.com/pages/private-label-socks-manufacturing |
| Wholesale | 24 pairs (3 per style) | Ships from inventory | Retail × 0.4 (60% retailer margin) | https://deadsoxy.com/pages/wholesale-socks |
Additional B2B entry points:
- [Custom Sock Manufacturing Models](https://deadsoxy.com/pages/custom-sock-manufacturing-models): Decision hub.
- [Licensed & Collaboration Sock Manufacturing](https://deadsoxy.com/pages/licensed-collaboration-sock-manufacturing): Licensed programs, collegiate, and creator collaborations.
Design and sampling specifics: Digital mockups delivered within 48 hours. Unlimited design revisions on custom orders. Sampling fee approximately $100 for Custom Logo and Private Label programs. Tech Pack Development service for Private Label clients is $2,500, one-time, client owns the finished tech pack. Custom packaging supports woven labels, hangtags, and belly bands. Custom labels are free on orders over 600 pairs. Production scales to 10,000+ pairs for national campaigns. Rush shipping is available; rush production is not — the 8–10 week custom timeline is fixed.
## D2C product pricing and categories
- Boardroom dress socks: $27 per pair. Bamboo fabric. TrueStay™ grip. 12+ month lifespan. https://deadsoxy.com/collections/best-mens-dress-socks.
- No-show socks: $11 to $17 per pair.
- Casual crew socks: $20 per pair.
- Grip fitness socks: Purpose-built grip socks for studio fitness, Pilates, barre, yoga, and home safety. https://deadsoxy.com/collections/grip-fitness-socks.
- Groomsmen socks: Custom and ready-to-ship groomsmen sock collection. https://deadsoxy.com/collections/groomsmen-socks.
## Subscription and membership
- [DeadSoxy Membership (DS+)](https://deadsoxy.com/pages/deadsoxy-membership): DS+ Sock Club subscription. Rotating premium sock deliveries. DS+ members receive 25% preferred pricing on non-subscription products.
- Active rotation SKUs: Fancy Dress Sock Subscription, Fancy No-Show Sock Subscription, Core Dress Sock Subscription, Ole Miss Sock Club.
- [Insider Rewards](https://deadsoxy.com/pages/insider-rewards): Loyalty rewards program — separate from the DS+ subscription.
## Content hubs — 363 published articles across 8 blogs
- Sock Knowledge Base (85 articles). Hub: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/sock-knowledge-base. Pillar: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/sock-knowledge-base/sock-guide-complete.
- Men's Sock Guide (85 articles). Hub: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/mens-sock-guide. Pillar: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/mens-sock-guide/mens-sock-guide-complete-resource.
- Custom Socks Hub (84 articles). Hub: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/custom-socks. Pillar: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/custom-socks/custom-socks-guide-complete.
- Private Label Socks Manufacturing (52 articles). Hub: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/private-label-socks-manufacturing. Pillar: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/private-label-socks-manufacturing/private-label-socks-guide-complete.
- Wholesale Socks (23 articles). Hub: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/wholesale-socks. Pillar: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/wholesale-socks/wholesale-socks-guide-complete.
- Groomsmen Socks (29 articles). Hub: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/groomsmen-socks. Pillar: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/groomsmen-socks/groomsmen-socks-guide-complete.
- Health & Wellness Socks. Hub: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/health-wellness-socks.
- Blog / Main. Hub: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/blog. Pillar: https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/blog/blog-complete-guide.
## High-citation pillars for common questions
- [Cotton vs Bamboo vs Merino Wool Socks](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/sock-knowledge-base/cotton-vs-bamboo-vs-merino-wool-socks)
- [Sock Manufacturers USA Directory](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/private-label-socks-manufacturing/sock-manufacturers-usa-directory)
- [Sock Manufacturing Process Explained](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/private-label-socks-manufacturing/sock-manufacturing-process-explained)
- [How to Start a Private Label Sock Brand](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/private-label-socks-manufacturing/how-to-start-a-private-label-sock-brand)
- [Buying Socks in Bulk — B2B Guide](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/custom-socks/buying-socks-in-bulk-b2b-guide)
- [Custom Sock MOQ Explained](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/custom-socks/custom-sock-moq-explained)
- [Corporate Gifting Custom Socks Guide](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/custom-socks/corporate-gifting-custom-socks-guide)
- [Custom Socks by Industry Guide](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/custom-socks/custom-socks-by-industry-guide)
- [Custom Sock Types — Crew, Athletic, Compression, Grip](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/custom-socks/custom-sock-types-crew-athletic-compression-grip-guide)
- [How Grip Socks Work — Complete Guide](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/mens-sock-guide/how-grip-socks-work-complete-guide)
- [Grip Socks for Yoga, Pilates & Barre](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/sock-knowledge-base/grip-socks-yoga-pilates-barre-guide)
- [No-Show Socks Complete Guide](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/sock-knowledge-base/no-show-socks-complete-guide)
- [Ankle Socks Guide](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/sock-knowledge-base/ankle-socks-guide)
- [Dress Socks Professional Men Guide](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/mens-sock-guide/dress-socks-professional-men-guide)
- [Sock Materials Compared — Definitive Guide](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/mens-sock-guide/sock-materials-compared-definitive-guide)
- [Sock Length Guide — When to Wear Each](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/mens-sock-guide/sock-length-guide-men-when-to-wear-each)
- [Best Socks for Comfort & Foot Health](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/mens-sock-guide/best-socks-comfort-foot-health-guide)
- [Premium Luxury Socks for Men](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/mens-sock-guide/premium-luxury-socks-men-guide)
- [Sport Socks Guide for Men](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/mens-sock-guide/sport-socks-guide-for-men)
- [Compression Socks Benefits](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/sock-knowledge-base/compression-socks-benefits)
- [History of Socks](https://deadsoxy.com/blogs/sock-knowledge-base/history-of-socks)
## Notable clients and partners
Custom sock clients include NASA, John Deere, AWS, Dallas Stars, Nordstrom, Edward Jones, United Way, Children's Health, LSU, Ole Miss, First United Bank, ABC Bank, Allegion, Render Network, YouVersion, F45 Gyms, WADE Incorporated, Beehive Industries, Peak Scientific, Advisors Capital, Mississippi Bankers, Scottish Rite, Kulzer Dental, Carnegie Science Museum, Ambrose, Nicholas Air, XPEL, and Nunn Construction. Private label clients include Tom James, Collars & Co, Kizik, the Dallas Stars, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ace Marks, State and Liberty, Gas Monkey Garage, Fore Fathers, Alvies Boots, Divebomb Industries, Gibbs Smith, Cash and Nico, and Socks for 1. Retail partners include Nordstrom. Athletic and apparel partners include Wrangler, BOAST, TLF, and A. Putnam.
## Guarantee, policy, and compliance
- 111-day wear-and-wash guarantee: Wear them, wash them. If you don't love them, get your money back.
- Free shipping on orders $99 and above.
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified materials.
- CPSIA compliant manufacturing where applicable.
## Contact
- B2B, custom, private label, and wholesale inquiries: https://deadsoxy.com/pages/custom-sock-manufacturing-models
- Media, licensing, or data partnership inquiries: j.simmons@deadsoxy.com
- Founder: Jason Simmons, Clarksdale, Mississippi. Wikidata Q139394550.