Mercerised cotton

What is Scottish yarn?

Also known as mercerized cotton, Scottish yarn is a high quality cotton that goes one step further in its design. Derived from the cotton plant, the fluffy cotton fibers are first harvested and ginned before being separated and aerated. They are then transformed into yarn that will be soaked in a soda bath, this chemical process is called ""mercerization"". Its name comes from its creator, John Mercer, a weaver who was particularly intrigued by chemistry. He noticed that this process added after spinning made the cotton smooth, shiny and stronger. The colors were also deeper and more durable over the course of many washes. Although mercerization was discovered in England, the first Scottish yarn as we know it today was actually obtained near Glasgow. Today, mercerized cotton is recognized worldwide for its elegance and strength. At Bleuforêt, we have fun adapting it to offer you a wide choice of sock styles while maintaining the properties of a quality Scottish yarn.

A whirlwind of materials and styles with Bleuforêt socks

At Bleuforêt, we design our socks to meet your daily needs. If the Scottish thread socks will certainly be your favorite to go to the office, our socks dress all your desires of style. Discover our combed cotton socks, an infallible comfort in both the essentials and the fanciest. Egyptian cotton puts its long, silky fibers to work for you in soft, breathable socks. Our precious silk socks adorn you with a subtle sheen of elegance as they keep your feet at the right temperature. You can also count on our cashmere or merino wool socks to keep your feet warm in winter. Our socks come in all heights: from high socks to invisible socks to short socks... Choose socks made in France with Bleuforêt's signature know-how!