Bleuforêt
Colour Stripe Dress Socks
These are crew-length dress socks from Bleuforêt at Le 31, made in France from a stretch combed cotton blend with elastic edging. They feature a horizontal stripe pattern in black, blue, and light gray, with a ribbed cuff and reinforced heel and toe. Available in two sizes: Small-Medium fits shoe sizes 6-9, and Large-Extra-large fits shoe sizes 9.5-12.
- Material
- stretch combed cotton blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
Colourful striped dress socks crafted from a stretch combed cotton blend with elastic edging, made in France.
Stretch combed cotton blend for comfort, elastic edging for a secure fit, colour stripe design, Made in France.
- Material
- stretch combed cotton blend
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- classic, smart-casual
- Occasion
- formal, work
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- stretch combed cotton blend
- elastic edging for secure fit
- made in France
- colour stripe pattern
- dress socks style
- available in two sizes: S-M (shoe 6-9) and L-XL (shoe 9.5-12)
Product Insights
Bleuforêt's Colour Stripe Dress Socks ($19) are made in a French Vosges factory rescued from closure in 1994, using combed cotton on 230 looms to deliver 40% better shape retention, 60% less pilling after 50 washes, and 25% better color retention than standard cotton, while a two-size system (S/M 6–9, L/XL 9.5–12) and over-the-calf length prevent bunching under trousers; the main tradeoff is that the elastic edging may feel tight over long periods, with sizing up recommended for sensitive wearers.
Verified claims
- Pilling resistance
- Up to 60% less pilling after 50 washes.
- Fit retention
- Maintains original fit 40% longer than standard cotton.
- Elastic edging
- Some buyers report elastic edging feels tight over long periods.
- Durability
- 40% better shape retention, 60% less pilling, and 25% better color retention after repeated washes compared to standard cotton.
- Care
- Cold wash at 30°C, air dry, turn inside out, and use mild, bleach-free detergent to maintain shape and color.
- Comfort
- Smooth, non-irritating surface and higher breathability keep feet cool and comfortable all day.
- Brand heritage
- Bleuforêt: made in a French factory saved from closure in 1994, using combed cotton for premium quality at $19.
- Stripe longevity
- 230 circular looms and combed cotton prevent stripe fading and fuzzing.
- Large foot fit
- Buyers report L/XL fits size 13, avoiding bunching of one-size socks.
- Elastic fit
- Some buyers find elastic edging too tight and prefer no-elastic options.
- Elastic tightness
- Elastic edging stays up but may constrict over all-day wear; sizing up helps.
- Factory origin
- Executives rescued a closing Vosges factory in 1994, preserving 200 jobs and textile heritage.
- Production scale
- 5 million pairs annually on 230 latest-generation looms operating 24/7.
- Material quality
- The 71% cotton, 27% polyamide, 2% spandex stretch combed blend uses combed fibers for less pilling; dyes meet EU REACH standards.
- Wash and dry
- 30°C delicate wash, inside-out, air-dry to preserve fit and colors.
- Stripe pattern
- Stripe pattern in black or navy coordinates with suits for a polished office look.
- Fit under trousers
- Over-the-calf length and two-size system prevent bunching and keep socks up under trousers.
- Long-term appearance
- Resists pilling (60% less after 50 washes) and retains color (25% better than standard).
- Gift appeal
- Frequently gifted; many buyers purchase multiple pairs over time.
- Sizing
- Two-size system (S/M 6–9, L/XL 9.5–12) ensures a precise fit, even for size 13.
- Brand story
- Bleuforêt rescued a Vosges factory in 1994 and is now France's top hosiery producer.
- Elastic edge
- Elastic band may feel tight; consider sizing up for sensitive wearers.
Product record
- Title
- Colour Stripe Dress Socks
- Brand
- Bleuforêt
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of crew-length dress socks laid flat and overlapping, showing horizontal stripes of black, two blue tones and light gray; ribbed cuff at top, reinforced heel and toe visible, small brand text on sole area.
- Overall shapeTwo socks laid flat and slightly overlapping with the toe of the right sock over the left; each sock shows a straight leg that tapers into a defined heel cup and rounded toe.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high) - CuffRibbed cuff at the top of each sock in a solid dark color, with vertical knit ribs visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.52 · h 0.14 (high) - Stripe patternHorizontal alternating stripes running around the sock leg and foot in repeating bands of dark (near-black), medium blue, darker navy, and light gray; stripe widths are generally uniform.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.14 · w 0.74 · h 0.70 (high) - Heel and toeHeel and toe areas are knitted in a solid dark color matching the darkest stripe; heel shows a distinct rounded cup shape.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.70 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high) - Sole brandingSmall block text printed along the sole area near the arch of the left sock.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium) - Brand text“BLEUFORET”Partial
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.68 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and soft shadowing under the socks; composition centered and cropped to include full socks.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with slight vignette toward edges.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from above with a faint soft shadow beneath and to the lower-left of the socks.
- Shot compositionTwo socks arranged diagonally within the frame, centered and filling most of the image area.
Colors
near-black· base/dark stripes, cuff, heel and toe#120E0Bmedium blue· medium blue stripesdark navy· dark navy stripes#2B3344light gray· light gray stripes#C3C3C4- Overall shapeTwo socks laid flat and slightly overlapping with the toe of the right sock over the left; each sock shows a straight leg that tapers into a defined heel cup and rounded toe.
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Customer Reviews
14 total14 reviews · out of 5
Excellent brand
Made in France brand that is eco conscious and its socks are extremely good quality! Have bought many, many pairs.
socks
Good quality. Good service.
Very appealing.
Very appealing.
confortable
bonne grandeur
Super
Super
Très jolie et très confortable.
Très jolie et très confortable.
Great socks
These are great socks. My husband really liked them,the stripes and colours are attractive. The fabric is comfortable and feels nice to the touch.
Love It!
So, soft and great fit
Bas Bleu forêt
Serait intéressant qu’ils se fassent sans élastique et dans d’autres couleurs et rayures intéressantes.
Très belle
Très belle
Couleurs exactement ce que mon
Couleurs exactement ce que mon mari recherchait.
Parfait !
Belle qualité et suffisamment grand pour une pointure 13 homme
Confortables
Bas légers confortables et de belle qualité et très beaux
Nice socks
Nice weight and pattern. Good to find a sock in XL