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Darn Tough
Darn Tough is the sock brand of Cabot Hosiery Mills, a family mill in Northfield, Vermont that has been knitting since 1978. Launched in 2004 as a Hail-Mary bet on premium, made-in-Vermont quality, Darn Tough backed every pair with the sock industry’s first unconditional Lifetime Guarantee — and grew into one of the most trusted names in American-made apparel. Every pair is still knit, finished, and inspected in Vermont.
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Brand at a Glance
Brand Score
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American Manufacturing
Verified: July 2026
Every pair of Darn Tough socks is knit, finished, and quality-checked at Cabot Hosiery Mills in Northfield, Vermont — family-run since 1978. The socks are genuinely made in the USA; the merino wool fiber is globally sourced, as essentially all merino is. Verified against Darn Tough’s own materials and independent reporting.
The Story
| 1978 | Marc Cabot founds Cabot Hosiery Mills in Northfield, Vermont. |
| 2004 | Ric Cabot launches Darn Tough with the sock industry’s first unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. |
| 2016 | Nearly 5 million pairs a year, all still knit in Vermont. |
| Today | One of the most trusted names in American-made apparel. |
Darn Tough Reviews
Why We Trust Darn Tough
We have independently reviewed 1 Darn Tough product. Average Made in America Review Score: 4.7/5. Manufacturing verified · last verified July 2026.
Buying Guides Featuring Darn Tough
Darn Tough appears in: Made-in-USA Socks & Apparel