Solar System Socks

A pair of solar system socks, designed in Paris and knitted by a small company in the UK. I designed these constellation socks shortly after completing my PhD in Observational Astronomy. They show all the planets in the solar system, from the Sun at the toe to the Kuiper belt at the ankle cuff. The thing that makes these socks really special is their scientific precision; distances between planets are all to scale; and the relative sizes of the planets are all to scale too! I chose the colors of the planets based on a combination of their appearance to the naked eye, and their physical makeup. Have you ever wondered why the planets are all online? This is because they were originally formed from a disc of material that revolved around the Sun. Over time, this material began to clump together to form the planets we see today. Pluto is the only exception, and that's one of the reasons it had its "planetary status" removed in 2006, but I've included it on these socks for the sake of nostalgia. I designed these luxury socks in my Paris studio, and they are made by a small independent company in the UK. Their high cotton content means they are super soft and of the highest quality. The toe is perfectly joined and the cuff has a wide, soft rib to keep you comfortable all day. Approximate size: ------------------------- UK 5-10 (unisex), EU 38-44, US 6-11 Materials: -------------------------- 75% cotton 23% nylon 2% elastane Care tips: -------------------------- To keep your socks looking tip-top for as long as possible, wash on a cool, gentle cycle and hang out to dry.