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Stand Out Socks

About

BUY ONE = EMPOWER MANY... Socks that give back!

Out of 1.5 million UK adults with learning disabilities, only 5.1% have meaningful paid employment!

At Stand Out Socks, we passionately believe in investing in those society overlooks.

Cofounded by an individual who has Down Syndrome, Stand Out Socks provides paid employment opportunities for other individuals with learning disabilities and uses our eccentric socks to ignite essential conversations around inclusion and raise Down Syndrome Awareness.

All our socks and orders are personally handpicked and packaged by our dedicated team, ensuring the highest quality and a personal touch with every purchase.

We’re not just in the sock business - we’re in the business of making a difference.

Stand Out Socks team member working hard to personally packing orders.
Stand Out Socks Co Founder, Ross
Stand Out Socks team members working hard to personally packing orders.

High Sheriff's Award for Inclusive Business Practice

Driven by the philosophy that they "think differently," Stand Out Socks has embarked on a mission to open doors, dismantle outdated stereotypes, and challenge the conventional norms of business. Our unique approach involves building a company without external funding or donations, relying solely on the merits of our exceptional staff and outstanding products. In doing so, they aim to demonstrate unequivocally that there is a place at the business table for everyone.

Cofounder of Stand Out Socks Ross Laing, With The High Sheriff of Cheshire and Pete Waterman

Press comments

  • Brothers create Warrington-based sock company to tackle disability in the workplace

  • Dream comes true as Stand Out Socks co-founder welcomes two new colleagues with Down Syndrome into paid roles

  • Yahoo News

    Dragons' Den brothers proud after winning investment for inclusivity socks