# Recycled Wool Footwear Sierra Club's Eco-Friendly Socks Are Made With Repurposed Materials By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wool References: [parkerlegwear](https://www.parkerlegwear.com/store/the_hiker) Sierra Club's eco-friendly socks are made from a mix of re-purposed and recycled wool materials. The brand's 'hiker' style features a cotton, nylon and spandex blend and includes salvaged yarn elements. As contemporary fashion becomes more environmentally conscious, hosiery is also getting a sustainable overhaul thanks to brands who are investing in organic and repurposed material choices. Sierra Club's blended sock textiles are made with recycled fragments of fabrics that would otherwise be discarded and wasteful. The heavyweight hosiery accessories will keep one's feet dry during [hiking expeditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targhee-apex) and are well-insulated for long wear. In addition to their [eco-friendly design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unifi), these [recycled wool socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket) are also affordable, costing only $7 per pair and will keep feet feeling balanced and fresh all day long. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** There is an opportunity for brands to invest in organic and repurposed material choices in the fashion industry. - **Sustainable Hosiery:** Fashion companies can explore the development of sustainable hosiery options using recycled and repurposed materials. - **Affordable Eco-friendly Products:** There is a market for affordable eco-friendly products in various industries, including fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can embrace sustainable practices and create products with recycled and repurposed materials. - **Textiles:** The textile industry can explore the use of recycled fragments and wasteful fabrics to create sustainable hosiery and other products. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the demand for affordable eco-friendly products, including sustainable fashion items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Eco-Conscious Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmia.md) - [Upcycled Sock Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k9-camp-cushion.md) - [Bamboo-Enriched Cozy Lounge Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-lounge-socks.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-touring-boot.md) - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md) - [Ethical Merino Wool Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket.md) - [High-Performance Sock Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-sock-brand.md) - [Earthy Toned Waterproof Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targhee-iv.md) - [Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc-softwear.md)