Silent Socks® HD
With Silent Socks acoustic furniture pads, chairs and tables glide smoothly across the floor, reducing scraping noise, scratched floors, stubborn marks and heavy lifting. Silent Socks also reduce impact noise from chairs knocking against table legs, etc. The inner rubber ball support ensures that Silent Socks stay securely in place. Silent Socks HD (Heavy Duty) are made from a mixture of synthetic materials and a small element of wool. This model is suitable for most types of floors.
Important User Information
Silent Socks are not recommended for use on floors treated with oil, as this type of surface treatment considerably shortens the life cycle of the furniture pads. Most steel tube legs come with original internal or external plastic caps. They should NOT be removed before fitting Silent Socks.
Size guide & how to measure
Size guide & how to measure
Silent Socks are available in four different sizes.
Standard
Ø16-22MM & Ø20-27MM
XL
Ø28-35MM & Ø33-38MM
Please follow this link to find a guide on how to measure your furniture legs: Size guide
Fitting
Fitting
Silent Socks furniture pads fit easily onto the legs of chairs and tables – no tools required.
Most steel tube legs come with original internal or external plastic caps. These should not be removed before fitting the Silent Socks. Thanks to their internal support, Silent Socks remain securely fastened.
Care
Care
When Silent Socks gather dust – start by vacuuming them. If they are still dirty, they can easily be washed. Remove the Silent Socks as a whole, including the inner rubber ball, and wash them in a washing machine using the Wool programme at 30-40 °C. Then tumble dry. Leave them in an airy and warm environment for a few hours before refitting.
Materials
Materials
Silent Socks Original consist of an outer sock of felted wool, combined with an inner support part made of synthetic rubber.
Silent Socks HD are made of a mixture of synthetic material and a small wool element that is designed for most types of flooring. The inner support part is made of synthetic rubber.
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Reduces scraping noise
Silent Socks reduce noise levels by up to 18 dB when compared to the original furniture pad
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Protects your floors
Silent Socks protect your floors from scratches and marks
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Made in Sweden
Silent Socks is a Swedish product designed and manufactured in Sweden.
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Avoid heavy lifting
Silent Socks make your furniture glide smoothly across the floor
How to measure your chair legs
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Inner plastic cap
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Outer plastic cap
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Square legs
FAQ
What is the life cycle of Silent Socks?
The life cycle of Silent Socks depends on several different factors, including the type of floor and how often the floor is cleaned.
In general, the smoother the floor the longer the life cycle, while a floor with sharp joints and/or structuring will shorten their life cycle.
How do Silent Socks compare to regular furniture pads?
Noise reduction
Silent Socks furniture pads are tested in the Akustikverkstan (Acoustic workshop) sound laboratory. A comparative study between Silent Socks and other commonly available felt and plastic pads shows that Silent Socks have excellent sound absorbing capacity. Depending on the type of chair and floor tested, noise levels are reduced by up to 18 dB(A) compared to the original pads. A decrease of just 8-10 dB(A) is experienced as a 50% drop in noise level.
Wear
SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden (RISE) in Borås also tested Silent Socks furniture pads for wear. A comparative study between Silent Socks and other common felt and plastic pads show Silent Socks to have excellent durability. A chair with a 50 kg load was dragged back and forth a distance of 40 cm for 40,000 cycles – the Silent Socks remained intact. The standard felt pads that were tested fell off the chair legs after only 15 cycles.
We have tested Silent Socks HD in our own testing rig to meet the highest demands of tough ceramic tiles and stone floors with seams and/or joints.
Where are Silent Socks made?
Silent Socks is a Swedish product designed and manufactured in Sweden.
Can I clean my Silent Socks?
When Silent Socks gather dust – start by vacuuming them. If they are still dirty, they can be easily washed. Remove the Silent Socks, including the inner rubber ball, and clean them in a washing machine with Wool programme at 30-40°C. Then tumble dry. Place them somewhere airy and warm for a few hours before refitting.
Why do some of the Silent Socks sizes overlap?
Due to the flexible inner support part of Silent Socks the sizes slightly overlap. If in doubt, for the best fit choose the smallest size that fits your furniture legs.
What are the outer dimensions of Silent Socks?
Silent Socks standard: Height 43mm & Width 49mm
Silent Socks XL: Height 47mm & Width 60mm
I bought the wrong size of Silent Socks. Can I return them for free and order new ones?
Please contact us by email at info@silentsocks.com and we will try to assist you.