[3] During the Great Depression, Gold Toe began manufacturing men's socks from high quality Irish linen, making their product resistant to holes and fraying.
[1] In the 1930s, the company added gold acetate thread to the toes of its socks to make them visually distinctive on store shelves.
[2] Gold Toe Brands, Inc. has shifted much of its manufacturing to China, particularly the Zhejiang province.
[4] Vice-president Trish McHale intended to create affordable socks primarily for men.
[2] Gold Toe produces 140 million pairs of socks annually[1] and is on the American Podiatric Medical Association's approved list of brands for foot health.