MARO Organic Cotton Grip Toe Socks
The everyday organic cotton toe sock with silicone grip dots on the sole - a yoga/pilates sock whose grip isn't PVC and whose fabric isn't polyester.
The verdict: No-contact plastic
Same fabric as MARO's everyday toe sock - 95% GOTS organic cotton with 5% spandex the brand states is fully enclosed in cotton - plus silicone grip dots printed on the outside of the sole. Neither synthetic reaches skin: the spandex is encased, and the grip faces the floor. Grip socks are usually the worst offender in this category, built from polyester with a PVC print, so the material question here is narrower than usual - it's whether you accept silicone on the outer sole, which is the same call we make on gaskets elsewhere on the site.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Skin contact |
|---|---|---|
| sock body 95% GOTS-certified organic cotton | Cotton | Yes primary |
| elastic strand 5% spandex, stated by the brand to be completely enclosed in organic cotton | Elastane Spandex / Lycra | No |
| grip dots (sole) printed on the outer sole, faces the floor rather than the foot | Silicone | No |
A no-show five-toe sock with a gripped sole, for yoga, pilates, barre, and hardwood floors. Toe separation plus grip is the combination these classes usually ask for, and the cut is the same toe-splay shape as the rest of the MARO sock line.
Pros
- Silicone grip rather than the PVC print typical of studio socks
- Organic cotton body where the category defaults to polyester
- Toe splay and grip in one sock
Cons
- Grip dots mean this one can't be plastic-free even in principle
- No-show length only
- Lilac and Pink are made in Small and Medium only
- $20 - a $5 premium over the ungripped version
Notes
- Machine wash cold inside out, hang to dry - heat is what kills a printed grip
- Packaging is 100% recyclable paper
Common questions
Does the MARO Organic Cotton Grip Toe Socks have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your skin on the MARO Organic Cotton Grip Toe Socks is plastic or silicone — the skin path is cotton. There is plastic in the elastic strand, which never touches your skin.
What is the MARO Organic Cotton Grip Toe Socks made of?
Part by part, the MARO Organic Cotton Grip Toe Socks is: sock body — cotton; elastic strand — elastane; grip dots (sole) — silicone.
Does the MARO Organic Cotton Grip Toe Socks have silicone in it?
Yes — the grip dots (sole) are silicone on the MARO Organic Cotton Grip Toe Socks. They are seals rather than surfaces your skin sits against, which is cotton.
Where is the MARO Organic Cotton Grip Toe Socks made?
The MARO Organic Cotton Grip Toe Socks is made in China (OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified factory); cotton grown in India.
Categories: Socks
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://wearmaro.com/products/organic-cotton-grip-toe-socks-no-show 95% GOTS organic cotton / 5% spandex enclosed in cotton; "Non-Toxic Silicone Grip"; OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified factory
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