SOCKSHOP
Why Garden Retailers are Falling for SOCKSHOP
“One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair.” — Albus Dumbledore
At SOCKSHOP, we think Dumbledore may have had a point.
This year marks SOCKSHOP’s second consecutive appearance at Glee, following a hugely successful debut last year that exceeded expectations and confirmed just how naturally socks fit within the garden retail environment.
Founded on the British high street in 1983, SOCKSHOP has spent decades championing socks in all their forms — from thermal warmth and everyday comfort to specialist foot care and outdoor durability. Today, SOCKSHOP is recognised as one of the UK’s leading sock specialists, designing and developing trusted brands sold in over 50 countries worldwide.
Socks may be underestimated, but they remain one of retail’s quiet success stories: low-risk, easy to merchandise, highly giftable, and capable of generating dependable repeat purchases. Whether customers are gardening, walking the dog, relaxing at home, or searching for thoughtful gifts, SOCKSHOP offers products designed around real comfort and everyday wearability.
Carefully selected yarns, specialist knitting techniques and years of expertise come together to create socks that are soft, breathable, insulating, supportive and built to last — available in a wide range of colours, styles and seasonal designs. SOCKSHOP is also proud to work in partnership with organisations including the Royal College of Podiatry, Diabetes UK, The Sleep Charity and SRUK (Scleroderma & Raynaud's), helping support wider conversations around foot health, wellbeing, warmth and comfort.
The SOCKSHOP family includes:
• Heat Holders - The world’s warmest thermal socks and accessories, created for people who need and want warmth.
• Gentle Grip - Non-binding socks featuring our unique HoneyComb Top™, designed for outstanding everyday comfort without tightness or pressure marks.
• IOMI FootNurse - Specialist socks supporting foot care needs including diabetes, poor circulation and oedema.
• BlueGuard - Exceptionally durable socks engineered to withstand demanding wear, ideal for gardening and outdoor tasks.
• PermaCool - Lightweight, breathable socks designed to help keep feet cool, dry and comfortable.
• Country Pursuit - Traditional outdoor socks inspired by countryside living, offering warmth, comfort and rugged practicality.
RHS Collections
SOCKSHOP also proudly partners with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to create exclusive sock collections inspired by the renowned RHS Lindley Collection — the world’s finest archive of botanical art. Available across Heat Holders, Gentle Grip, and BlueGuard, these beautifully giftable designs bring botanical beauty into everyday comfort.
And, with the famous Chelsea Flower Show gnome ban now lifted, visitors may even spot a few cheeky gnome socks appearing around the stand too.
Visit SOCKSHOP at Glee
Visit the SOCKSHOP stand at Glee this September and discover why specialist socks are becoming one of the smartest additions to modern garden retail — combining comfort, gifting appeal and dependable repeat sales in one surprisingly powerful category.
Address
Dove Mill, Deane Church LaneMiddlebrook
BL3 4ET
United Kingdom
Website
http://www.ruia.co.ukContact Exhibitor
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IOMI FootNurse offers a specialist range of comfort-focused socks designed for people with diabetes, sensitive feet, circulatory concerns, or anyone who finds ordinary socks tight, restrictive or unco ... -
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Gentle Grip socks have been a firm favourite with comfort-loving customers since 1998, combining everyday wearability with innovative design that keeps feet comfortable all day long. Our Gentle Grip R ... -
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Bring a little mischief - and plenty of warmth - to the winter season with these Heat Holders Lite™ Licensed Character Socks featuring the iconic The Grinch. Designed in festive black, red and green c ... -
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Inspired by the Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Collections — home to the world’s finest collection of botanical art — these beautifully detailed SOCKSHOP RHS Patterned Socks bring the colour and ... -
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Make every winter display feel a little more festive with Heat Holders Lite™ Christmas Socks - the perfect blend of seasonal fun, gifting appeal and trusted thermal warmth. Designed to bring colour, c ... -
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Since 1998, Gentle Grip has become a firm favourite with customers looking for socks that deliver exceptional comfort without the tightness and restriction of ordinary socks. Designed for everyday wel ... -
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Heat Holders accessories are designed to help customers stay warmer, more comfortable and better protected during the coldest months of the year. Combining advanced thermal performance with softness, ... -
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BlueGuard is built around one simple idea - socks should last longer. Designed for customers who are tired of worn-out heels and holes appearing far too quickly, BlueGuard combines advanced anti-abras ... -
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Introduced to the UK market in 2008, Heat Holders Original 2.3 TOG socks revolutionised the thermal sock category and quickly became the benchmark for warmth, comfort and cold-weather protection. Toda ... -
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Heat Holders Lounge Socks and Sleep Socks are designed to bring a little everyday luxury to life at home - helping customers stay warm, cosy and comfortable while relaxing, unwinding and preparing for ...
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