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Just to reiterate first, actually I did mention a fourth method, which is the use of a garter belt. Although related to the shirt garters, this does not actually attach to your shirt; the belt is a separate garment. Of course, corsets and girdles as well can and often do also have garter straps on them, and such garments are also separate pieces, available for both genders. But I did think with these I had covered all the methods.
However, on your request I did some further searching to see what would turn up. First I came up with something called "sock ties," which are designed to be used by hockey and soccer players and such, and sounded promising. But they turned out to be just another variation of the standard garter, using a combination of elastic and velcro for a better fit. Here are a couple of links for those in case you're interested: http://www.biziworks.com.au/biziworks/BiziGen?ownerID=HOCK787&docID=1209 and http://www.gray-nicolls.com.au/steacc.html
Then on reading the previous desciption, it did occur to me that it might be possible to fashion a band of velcro to which the sock would adhere when pulled over it, in contrast to being compressed underneath a band, but I wasn't able to find anything like that commercially available. I did find mention, however, of a "silicone band," that sounds somewhat similar in concept: http://www.sockdoctor.com/FittingQuestions_F2.html#2A However, these seem to be built into the "stay-up" types of stockings, rather than available for purchase separately, though one could certainly improvise and it does seem to be another methods.
And then, on looking further, I also found that some athletes (esp. hockey players) use shorts with velcro on them to hold up their socks/stockings. See examples of these here: http://www.hockeynut.ca/cgi-bin/uni?cat=9&subcat=39&item=80 or here: http://www.fogdog.com/product/index.jsp?productId=503331 . Related to these might be the old trick we used to use in winter of pulling our socks on over our longjohns. Doing it that way ensured they'd stay up indefinitely.
And then here is a suggestion for using rubber strips for holding up socks: http://www.thematking.com/business_industry/we-aint-just-mats/surplus/scraprubber/lot5762-11-7.htm However, the site's author(s) don't clearly explain exactly how this should be done, so I would say this probably doesn't exactly count as another method.
Therefore, in conclusion, after a quite extensive search, I feel fairly confident in saying that at present, there appear to be six main methods of holding up socks, that is:
1) Strapping the sock to a belt, corset, or girdle.
2) Strapping the sock to one's shirt.
3) Strapping the sock around the calf or upper leg.
4) Securing the sock to a band of velcro, silicone or rubber placed around the leg. 5) Gluing or otherwise (e.g. duct tape) adhering the sock to the skin. 6) Securing the sock by means of velcro or friction adhesion (e.g. socks over long underwear) to a pair of shorts or other item of clothing.
I could not locate any other methods. Additional search terms I used were:
"hold up socks"
velcro shorts
socks "silicone band"
keeping socks up
I hope this has been of help to you. Please do let me know if you need any further clarification.
Regards and thanks,
Byrd
There are actually quite a few choices when it comes to means of keeping your socks from falling down, certainly a common problem, and the solutions range from the tried-and-true to quite inventive. These solutions are available for both men and women, for every length of socks including boot socks and support hose.
For instance, here's a link for a roll-on body adhesive you apply directly to your skin. http://shop.store.yahoo.com/ames-walker/itstayad.html Sounds interesting, but they claim it's non-irritating and will hold until you remove it.
And then there is the old-fashioned garter belt. An example can be found here: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/ames-walker/noname.html Basically it's a belt worn 'round the waist, from which dangle (usually) four straps at the end of which are fasteners you attach to your socks.
A variation on the garter belt is a set of individual garters, sometimes called "shirt garters," which have fasteners at both ends. You clip one end to your shirttail, the other to the top of your socks. This is popular among military personnel, and can be found at BX's, PX's, military clothing stores and military surplus stores, as well as uniform stores catering to police, firefighters and other similar uniformed professions. There are some of these available online here: http://www.muldoons.com/sgarter.html , here: http://www.leonuniform.com/ShirtGarter.htm , and here: http://www.grunt.com/catalog/shopdisplayproducts.asp?Search=Yes
And then there are the traditional tie or elastic-type garters, which are worn around the top of the sock to hold them in place. Scottish highland dress is a good example of these for men; the traditional lace wedding style for women. Find the first here: http://www.cuillinn.com/newhd.html where there's a description, with a link to a picture and an email address for ordering; and more here: http://www.highland-dress.co.uk/catalogue/index.cfm?items=2265 .
See just one of many examples of the second here: http://highxpress.tripod.com/noveltypics3.html or here: http://www.sonies.com/garters.html
The simplest, of course, would be a strip of leather, ribbon or cloth tied around the stocking to hold it up. There're even instructions for knitting your own here: http://www.nwta.com/cforum/613.html which claims they don't bind as tightly!
I hope these links have given you some ideas and a start on locating exactly what you want. The search terms I used included:
hose hosiery garters men's women's
shirt garters
garters purchase online
socks accessories
garter belt
Best wishes,
Byrd
The products you cited seem to use the above three methods, any other methods? (as opposed to other products that use one of the same three methods). Thanks!
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