Step into spring, and walk off those COVID kilos! We are giving away 50 pairs of Akeso ankle socks! Been thinking about getting yourself a pair of our special socks, but haven't yet? Well here's your chance! With the amazing technology of METIS PCA fibre, our socks...
Colan has launched the world’s first range of cloth masks using inherent anti-viral fabrics. The COLAN PAM™ range of masks are made using Metis PCA™ fibre, proven to inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19 and has been given TGA certification as a Class 1...
The importance of wearing a mask Wearing a face mask is certainly not an iron-clad guarantee that you won’t get sick – viruses can also transmit through the eyes and tiny viral particles, known as aerosols, can penetrate masks. However, masks are effective at capturing droplets,...
Sandra Roos, specialist in environmental analysis of textiles and chemicals from Mistra Future Fashion and Swerea, straighten out the questions concerning bamboo-fibers’ anti-bacterial quality, previously explained by the presence of anti-bacterial substances in the bamboo tree. Ten years ago, the first clothes labeled as “made by...
Jonathan Vallario gives us a bona fide review of his single pair of Akeso Socks that he took on the massive 1,200km Heysen Trail in South Australia. Socks that don’t smell or need washing? I was very sceptical at first. I honestly thought it was a joke....
METIS PCA vs Merino Wool vs Bamboo vs Other – do they stand the antibacterial test? Claims too good to be true We completely understand that what we are achieving with our proprietary METIS PCA Fibre and the claims that we are making are "too good to...
Another very satisfied customer took some of our Akeso products on an amazing trip to Nepal and the most notorious mountain in the world — Mount Everest! An Exercise Physiologist putting Akeso to the test Jodie Hopkins, a qualified Exercise Physiologist and self proclaimed adrenaline junkie, runs her own...
We received the following email from Malcolm Guy - a very satisfied customer. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Approx 5/6 months ago I purchased 4 pairs of Akeso Socks, and what a huge change they have made to the comfort of my feet. I have a variety...
As your feet sweat, bacteria breaks down the moisture and creates a smell. The purpose of sweat is to regulate your body temperature, and your feet have more sweat glands than any other part of your body. Common causes of foot odour include: wearing the same...
While designing and trialling socks for the fire brigade market, Genelle Coghlan, Managing Director of specialist textile manufacturer Colan Australia, noticed a fungal infection cleared-up on her foot. Genelle was wearing socks that contained METIS Fibre, which she knew had non-flammable properties, but was...
| Sizes | AU Size | US Size | UK Size | Euro Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 4-6 | 5-7 | 2-4 | 35-37 |
| Medium | 6-8 | 7-9 | 4-6 | 36-39 |
| Large | 8-10 | 9-11 | 6-8 | 38-41 |
| X-Large | 10-12 | 11-13 | 8-10 | 42-44 |
| XX-Large | 12-14 | 13-15 | 10-12 | 44-46 |
| Sizes | AU Size | US Size | UK Size | Euro Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 6-8 | 7-9 | 5-8 | 39-42 |
| X-Large | 8-11 | 9-12 | 8-11 | 42-46 |
| XX-Large | 11-14 | 12-15 | 11-14 | 46-49 |
Measure from ear to nose then double.
Measure from bridge to chin.
| Mask | Left - Right | Top - Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Knitted 3 layer - R | 185mm | 140mm |
| Knitted 3 layer - L | 190mm | 145mm |
| Woven 2 layer - R | 250mm | 135mm |
| Woven 2 layer - L | 280mm | 155mm |