How to Pick the Best Sock for Your Travel Needs

    SAN DIEGO, CA, March 21, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Spring travel begins and there are several types of socks that can be used in travelling to make your journey more comfortable and safe. There are two types of socks ideal for travelling, non-binding and compression. A non-binding top means they do not have elastic in the top like regular socks. This helps reduce constricting your circulation, pay attention if you see sock ring imprints on your leg. The other option is compression socks, which apply pressure to enhance circulation. If you have the sock ring imprint when you remove your socks, you need to investigate if you need a non-binding sock or compression sock.

Most travel socks have the same construction as a diabetic sock, comfort sock or health sock. These are all synonyms for a sock that has a non-binding top. A diabetic sock or health sock is the best non-binding travel sock as it also has a seamless toe for comfort and to avoid blisters. A diabetic sock also contains an anti-microbial function to resist bacteria, this is ideal for wearing socks for long periods of time

The idea of a non-binding top travel sock is too eliminate the constriction of blood flow that normal elastic top socks induce. Elastic top socks tend to itch or restrict blood flow after long periods of use. Compression socks however take a different approach. Compression socks are typically made of a high quantity of spandex and nylon, material designed to apply pressure to the leg. Your blood does not flow efficiently when you are sitting on a flight for hours, the compression socks help squeeze the blood back up to the heart. Compression socks are an interactive approach, where travel socks take an avoidance approach. Sugar Free Sox President Gary Meade said "You will feel the difference when you walk off the plane using compression socks in a four plus hour trip."

Compression socks are highly recommended for air travel for those who have blood clots in their legs. The compression socks will help hold the clot in place. Often the change in air pressure will loosen clots, throwing them to the heart. If you travel often, you should be using compression socks to avoid (DVT) deep vein thrombosis. DVT clots occur from continual extensive sitting. Drink lots of water when you travel to help prevent DVT. Women who take birth control have an increased risk of DVT.

Don't you hate taking off your shoes at airport security? Especially for those who like to wear flip flops and sandals. Sugar Free Sox offers quarter socks for both men and ladies that is easy to slip on and off. The sock is ankle high and is also useful on the plane if your feet get cold. The quarter sock is small and compact and easily fit in a purse, briefcase or backpack to bust out at the airport security check.

About Sugar Free Sox
Sugar Free Sox is located in San Diego California and established in 2006 by President Gary Meade. Meade's mother was the inspiration of the product line. She is diabetic and works in the retail profession, where fashion matters. Sugar Free Sox solved the nightly irritation of deep sock ring imprints on her legs with a product with department store quality and health store functionality.

Sugar Free Sox guarantees satisfaction on all products. Including diabetic socks, compression socks and travel socks for men and women. Visit www.sugarfreesox.com or call 858.481.7691.

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