British Army Socks, Deadstock
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- Material
- 73% polyester, 12% cotton, 10% nylon, 5% nylon elastane
- Construction
- Made in UK
- Care
- These socks are machine washable with no special care.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F), normal cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Turn them inside out before washing to remove lint and protect the knit.
Avoid the tumble dryer, which shrinks the foot and tires the elastic.
Air dry, flat or hung by the heel.
Do not iron.
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British Army Socks, Deadstock
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Full size guide →British army socks, the warm-weather model
These British army socks come from a stock that was never issued: they are new pieces, produced for British issue in hot zones and recovered as they were. The "warm weather", or desert, model answered a precise constraint: not insulating from the cold like winter wool socks, but managing perspiration in a closed boot, over long periods, in the midst of sand and heat.
- Material: 73% polyester, 12% cotton, 10% nylon, 5% nylon elastane
- Origin: made in the UK
- Detail: authentic deadstock
- Detail: warm-weather model
- Detail: perspiration management
Size
One size: the ribbed knit and the elastane adapt to the shape of the foot and ankle.
How to wear British army socks
In combat boots, walking boots or hiking shoes, which they were designed for. With khaki cargo trousers or military bermuda shorts in summer. For town use, our Italian army mercerised cotton socks will suit better.
Care
Machine washable with no special care: 30 °C (86 °F), normal cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent. Turn them inside out before washing to remove lint and protect the knit. Avoid the tumble dryer, which tires the elastane; air dry, flat or hung by the heel.
Why so much synthetic
The composition is surprising from us, who favour natural fibres: 73% polyester, 12% cotton, 10% nylon and 5% elastane. It answers the use. Polyester absorbs very little moisture and dries quickly, where cotton holds it against the skin; elastane provides hold and good stability through repeated washing. It is a functional choice, inherited from the military specification.
Patina and durability
In three years, these socks will have walked further than expected.
They come from a British stock that was never issued: new pieces, made for deployments in hot zones. The warm-weather model doesn't try to insulate, but to manage perspiration in a closed boot. Reinforced heel and toe. Here is how they age.
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smooth, light fiber, uniform color.
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the fabric relaxes at the folds and keeps its lightness.
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the fiber absorbs little water and dries quickly.
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at 30 °C, no tumble dryer or hot iron: the fiber fears heat.
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folded or rolled, it stores without losing its shape.
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the surface mattes in the friction zones.
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resistant to abrasion, the fabric has kept its hold.
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a binding or seam that wears is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a discreet layer, always ready to serve.
Made for long marches in the heat, they are perfect for summer in ankle boots. Their heathered beige is the original colour. When the stock is gone, there will be no more.
A ribbed knit, a reinforced heel
The knit is ribbed and dense: it holds the ankle and limits slipping in the shoe. The heel and toe are reinforced with a higher yarn density, because these are the two areas where wear concentrates on long walks. The colour, a two-tone heathered beige, comes directly from issue for arid climates. The socks are made in the United Kingdom.
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Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
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