# Why Are Men's Socks Sold in Resealable Packages? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [July 25, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-mens-socks-sold-in-resealable-packages/664481 "2013-07-25T14:48:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![aNewLeaf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ac91a4/32.png) [@aNewLeaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aNewLeaf)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-mens-socks-sold-in-resealable-packages/664481/41 "2013-07-26T21:41:32Z")
> [@JustinC](#): > > But it does seem a ridiculous use for a resealable bag, sure there are many other household items (like laundry powder or cereal) which would benefit much more from having an airtight seal. Except… sock bags aren’t airtight. There’s breather holes so they don’t explode at altitude. ---
**Author:** ![rowrrbazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rowrrbazzle/32/414_2.png) [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-mens-socks-sold-in-resealable-packages/664481/42 "2013-07-27T04:54:11Z")
About a month ago I bought a package of 10 Hanes over-the-calf athletic tube socks at Walmart. It was just your average heat-sealed plastic package, not zip-lock. > [@Megacannon](#): > > Furthermore, _who keeps their socks in the packaging anyway???_ I take a new pair when I consign an old worn-out pair to my rag bag. So I keep the new ones in the package until I need them. ---
**Author:** ![stuyguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2013, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-mens-socks-sold-in-resealable-packages/664481/43 "2013-07-27T22:37:11Z")
I remember hearing many years ago that the comedian Jerry Lewis wore a new pair of socks every day. Sorry, no cites. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-mens-socks-sold-in-resealable-packages/664481.md?page=2)