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Being able to fold socks is an important skill to have for all men. It can help you when packing for a trip, or just keeping your living space more clean and tidy. These steps will teach you the perfect method for folding men's socks.



  1. 1
    Find a flat surface to work on.
  2. 2
    Turn socks inside out.
  3. 3
    Put one arm through entire sock and grab the "toes" from the inside.
  4. 4
    Use the other hand to grab the "heel".
  5. 5
    Pull toes through with one hand while holding heel. This will form a small "mouth" at the heel.
  6. 6
    Place sock flat, mouth side down.
  7. 7
    Place second sock on top of the first.
  8. 8
    Roll tightly from leg end until you reach the "mouth".
  9. 9
    Fold into the mouth and invert it inside out, making a tight little pillow, squaring off the corners.



  • Only works with standard men's socks.
  • Keep socks flat and stretched during each step.


  • Many people dislike having socks folded this way, as the tight rolling and the stretching in the final step keep the elastic in constant tension, which weakens it; and because the hassle of unrolling them may outweigh the convenience of keeping them together.
  • NOTE: If done correctly, the elastic portion of the socks are inside the bundle and not being stretched in any manner. The above comment would only apply when done incorrectly.
  • Also, there is no "unrolling." The socks simply separate and are ready for one to insert one's foot into it. The above comments may be in reference to another folding method, but not the one described here.

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