Trusox anti-slip rugby socks mid-calf red

Technical specifications

Care tips

Wash in cold water (30°C maximum) with similar colours to preserve the intensity of the red and the integrity of the Wet-Grip pads. Avoid any bleaching agent or chlorine bleach, which would degrade the elastane fibres and alter pad adhesion. Air dry or tumble dry at very low temperature: excessive heat softens the pads and reduces their effectiveness. Do not iron. Avoid fabric softener, which coats the fibres and reduces grip.

Design

The 60% nylon base provides high mechanical strength and wicks perspiration outward (the wicking property of nylon). The 39% cotton adds natural softness against the skin and absorbs surface moisture, preventing the immediate feeling of dampness. The elastane (1%) keeps the sock snug to the foot without creating pressure points, preserving blood circulation over long playing sessions. The flexible polymer Wet-Grip pads are arranged in strategic zones (forefoot, heel, instep): they work through mechanical contact with a textile surface (the outer match sock) and an organic surface (the skin), creating two simultaneous grip interfaces. The localised padding at the heel and under the arch cushions repeated impacts during running and jumping without adding weight to the sock, thanks to increased knit density in these zones only.

Brand

Trusox, a British brand founded by a former professional player, popularised the concept of the internal anti-slip sock in football and rugby from 2009 onward. Unlike general brands that add cosmetic grips on the outside, Trusox patented a double-sided adhesive pad system (skin + textile) that locks the foot inside the boot. Adopted by many internationals for its measurable benefits in force transmission and blister prevention, Trusox remains a specialised single-product brand, focused on grip performance rather than range diversification.