PAKA‘s new Performance 3/4 Crew Socks incorporate the finest alpaca yarn diameter they’ve ever used to create an ultra-soft and highly durable multisport sock. PAKA has been setting the standard for alpaca-based athletic wear since its launch in 2017. The Performance 3/4 Crew Socks highlight its latest innovation with the natural fiber.
Alpaca fiber is a performance powerhouse: it’s naturally odor resistant, moisture wicking and thermoregulating. The fiber’s impressively low moisture retention rate of 8 percent (typical wool compares at an average of 18 percent) helps to keep feet dry and comfortable, and avoids the moisture and friction buildup that can lead to blisters. Alpaca fibers also contain a keratin protein with natural antibacterial properties that make it difficult to make these socks retain odors.
PAKA takes these inherent features of the fiber to the next level with intelligent design. The Performance 3/4 Crew Socks are crafted with a snug rib-knit design to avoid shifting and friction. Also, they feature a breathable mobility mesh where the ankle meets to the foot to promote ventilation, compressive arch support, and strategic extended heel padding for high-impact zones.
“PAKA wanted to create a versatile performance sock that could stand the test of intense biking, hiking and backpacking. We went all the way back to refining the yarn in Peru, creating a much finer thread count that would knit into a high-compression rib,” Kris Cody, PAKA Founder and CEO, said. “We went through probably 15 to 20 prototypes, sending them out on treks until the sock encompassed everything our community needed.”
The Performance 3/4 Crew Socks are available for $24 in Black, Charcoal, Blue, Walnut, Quail and Forage colors.
