Craft Express 6 Pairs of 17" Sublimation Tube Socks – White Polyester
Create wearable gifts with Craft Express 6 Pairs of 17-inch Sublimation Tube Socks. The white polyester fabric provides a light background for names, photos, team-inspired graphics, and colorful patterns, while the stretchy tube-sock construction gives you a flexible canvas for custom designs.
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Description
Turn everyday socks into something personal
Create wearable gifts with Craft Express 6 Pairs of 17-inch Sublimation Tube Socks. The white polyester fabric provides a light background for names, photos, team-inspired graphics, and colorful patterns, while the stretchy tube-sock construction gives you a flexible canvas for custom designs.
Imagine gifting matching socks with a different name on every pair, or building a playful collection around a favorite hobby. With six pairs in one pack, you can coordinate a group set or explore several individual designs.
A blank canvas for custom socks
- White polyester: A sublimation-ready background for your artwork.
- 17-inch listed length: Room to plan long patterns and personalized details, subject to the actual printable area.
- Stretchable adult tube-sock style: Designed for a unisex adult fit; check fit before decorating.
- Front and back customization: The FAQ supports both-side printing with a suitable sock jig or insert.
- Six pairs per pack: Includes 12 individual blank socks for coordinated gifts or custom collections.
- Machine-washable care: Cold gentle wash, followed by low tumble drying or air drying.
Product specifications and sizing
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Craft Express |
| Pack quantity | 6 pairs, totaling 12 individual undecorated socks |
| Color | White |
| Material | Stretchable polyester; exact fiber percentages are not supplied |
| Style | Tube socks |
| Listed length | 17 inches; not a verified foot-length measurement or guaranteed printable length |
| Fit reference | Unisex adult fit. The FAQ gives typical US men's sizes 6–11 as a reference, not a guaranteed fit range. |
| Additional sizing | Numeric foot and calf measurements and a verified women's size conversion are not provided |
| Product reference / SKU | CECZW44-6 |
| Care | Wash cold on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry low or air dry. |
Compatibility and sublimation guide
| Requirement | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Ink and paper | Use sublimation ink and sublimation paper. Standard inkjet ink is not the specified transfer method; printer branding alone does not establish compatibility. |
| Artwork orientation | Mirror the design and place its printed face against the sock. |
| Sock support | The instructions call for a sock jig or cardboard insert to support smooth pressing and help limit bleed-through. Verify insert dimensions and heat suitability. |
| Press guidance | 385–400°F for 45–60 seconds with medium pressure, according to the supplied instructions. Test a sample with your exact equipment and supplies. |
| Paper removal | Let cool slightly, peel the paper, then remove the insert. |
| Both-side designs | Supported by the FAQ with a jig or insert. Exact repositioning and second-side protection instructions are not supplied; test the complete process. |
| Full-coverage layout | Measure the actual sock on the intended insert. Allow for stretch, edges, and alignment; seamless coverage is not guaranteed. |
| Press size | Check the platen against the planned sock-and-insert layout. No minimum press dimensions are provided. |
| Separate supplies | Printing equipment, ink, paper, heat press, and jig or insert are not listed as included with the socks. |
How to personalize your tube socks
- Check the fit for your intended recipient before decorating. Measure the actual sock on the intended insert to establish the usable design area.
- Create your artwork, mirror it, and print using suitable sublimation ink and paper. Plan names, faces, and detailed graphics with fabric stretch in mind.
- Insert a suitable sock jig or heat-compatible cardboard support as directed. Smooth the decoration area without assuming the entire 17-inch length is printable.
- Position the transfer printed-side down and use protective materials according to your paper and equipment directions.
- Use the listed starting guidance of 385–400°F for 45–60 seconds with medium pressure. Test one sock before decorating the full pack.
- Let the sock cool slightly, peel away the paper, and remove the insert.
- If decorating the reverse, first confirm a tested repositioning and protective-layer process. Inspect alignment and the finished design under stretch before repeating.
Frequently asked questions
Does this pack contain six socks or six pairs?
Six pairs, totaling 12 individual blank socks. The current title and product reference support the six-pair pack; the existing URL retains older one-pair wording.
Are these 100% polyester?
The product details identify polyester but do not provide exact fiber percentages. A 100% polyester composition is not confirmed.
What shoe sizes do they fit?
The FAQ describes a stretchy unisex adult fit and gives typical US men's sizes 6–11 as a reference. Check actual fit rather than treating that range as a guarantee.
Is 17 inches the printable area?
No confirmed printable-area measurement is provided. The listing identifies a 17-inch sock length; measure the actual sock on your insert before creating a template.
Can I print both sides?
Yes, the FAQ supports front and back designs using a sock jig or insert. Test edge alignment, protection, and the second-side workflow before batch production.
Do I need a sock jig?
The supplied instructions call for a sock jig or cardboard insert. Choose a support that fits the sock and is suitable for your heat process.
Can I use regular printer ink?
No. The specified workflow requires sublimation ink and sublimation paper, not standard inkjet ink.
How do I wash finished socks?
Wash cold on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry low or air dry. A specific wash-cycle durability or fade-resistance guarantee is not established.
What designs work well?
Try coordinated patterns, names, photo gifts, holiday artwork, or team-inspired graphics. Test fine detail and appearance when the fabric stretches during wear.