Sock Bandits | #SockHack
SockHack is your playground to remix, hack, and collaborate on sock design. Contribute ideas, test concepts, and help shape the future of fashion—one stitch at a time. At Sock Bandits, we believe the best ideas come from the community. That’s why we launched this open-source design platform—to invite artists, innovators, and sock lovers to share bold concepts, fresh patterns, and functional features. Your vision could become the next must-have sock in our collection!
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Program Notice (New + Evolving)
SockHack is a new program and we’re actively improving it as the community grows. Guidelines, workflows, and terms may change or be updated over time to support better collaboration and clearer standards. By participating, you agree to follow the most current version of the SockHack rules and terms as the program evolves.
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About You
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
What is your current occupation or job title?
Correctional Professional
Construction or Trade Professional
Healthcare Worker (e.g., Nurse, EMT, Doctor)
Retail or Restaurant Staff
Teacher or Educator
Office/Desk Job
Athlete or Fitness Trainer
Transportation or Delivery Worker
Warehouse or Factory Worker
Creative (e.g., Artist, Photographer, Designer)
Student
Entrepreneur or Business Owner
Other
Best way to follow up?
Email
Text
Phone call
General availability
Weekdays — Morning
Weekdays — Afternoon
Weekdays — Evening
Weekends — Morning
Weekends — Afternoon
Weekends — Evening
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What are you Submitting?
What type of concept is this?
Socks
Apparel (shirts/hoodies/etc.)
Accessories (hats/bags/etc.)
Packaging
Drop / Collection concept
Event / Activation concept
Other
Concept Name
Use Case / Where it lives
Work / On-your-feet
Athletic / Training
Everyday / Lifestyle
Dress / Formal
Outdoor
Uniform / Team
Event / Promotional
Other
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Design & Build Notes
Design Direction (Patterns / Graphics / Theme)
Colorway / Palette Notes
Functional Upgrades / Features
Fit / Sizing
Comfort / Cushioning
Compression / Support
Grip / Stability
Breathability / Cooling
Durability / Reinforcement
Materials / Fabric idea
Packaging improvement
Other
Feature Details (the “why”)
Inspiration / References (links)
Upload Files
Browse Files
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
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Feedback & Next Steps
Open to early feedback (Inner Circle)?
Yes
No
Open to broader Sock Bandits community feedback after that?
Yes
No
If selected, can we contact you to refine details and scope?
Yes
No
How would you like to be credited if featured?
Anonymous
First name only
First name + last initial
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Agreement
Program Notice
“SockHack is new and evolving. Guidelines and terms may be updated as the program develops.”
Submission Terms
“I confirm this is my original idea (or I have permission to submit it) and I agree to follow SockHack guidelines.”
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