Mismatched Crew Socks

When Marianne Wakerlin founded Solmate in 2000, the lifelong textile artist just wanted to make fun socks in a responsible, eco-friendly way. The company quickly grew out of a small room in her home, and when Marianne retired in 2015, her son, Randy, and daughter-in-law, Lisa, carried on the family tradition. Now, with millions of pairs sold around the world, Solmate also offers cozy hats, scarves, and mittens with the same colorful (and ethical) style.

As a certified B Corp since 2020, the Portland, Oregon-based brand approaches business differently, using sustainably sourced, recycled fibers in everything they make, valuing their employees with living wages and generous benefits, and donating much-needed socks to aid organizations around the country. With only 3% of apparel currently made in the United States, Solmate is proud to manufacture all of their goods at their own mill in Hickory, North Carolina.