Nara Prefecture is Japan's leading sock-producing region, accounting for 60% of domestic production and far outpacing other ...

Inside the Nester Hosiery factory in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Credit: Bill Bradley. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited ...

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’ve got a tough job, you want to be ready for each day. That starts with a pair of socks that are meant to keep you comfortable. Brad Jones found a company that has ...

They look a bit dingy, with a few stains and a couple of tiny holes in the lacework. But the heel, sole and toe are intact. For 211-year-old hand-knitted socks, they are in remarkable condition. The ...