Athletique Classique Clean Stripes — Clear White / Forest Green

Forest Green on Clear White is the most considered stripe in the Clean Stripes range. Where Grass Green is vivid and energetic, Forest Green is warm, deep, and quietly deliberate — the earthy green that works from casual to smart casual without ever demanding attention. On a white crew sock, the Forest Green stripe reads as the kind of colour choice that takes half a second longer to notice and twice as long to forget. 82% organic combed cotton, 200-needle heavy-rib knit, OEKO-TEX certified. Designed in Copenhagen.

Colour & Styling

Forest Green is a warm, deep earthy green — muted rather than vivid, grounded rather than energetic. In the Clean Stripes range it sits in the restrained half alongside Navy and Black. The white ground keeps the sock fresh; the Forest Green stripe is the considered accent that completes the picture.

Best footwear:

White leather sneakers — the white ground continues into the shoe; Forest Green reads as an earthy accent above — see sneaker guide →
Tan and brown leather penny and horsebit loafers — Forest Green connects naturally to warm leather — see loafer guide →
Natural leather Derby and Oxford shoes in smart casual contexts
Chunky sneakers — the heavier sock construction suits more shoe volume
Tan suede Chelsea and chukka boots — see boots guide →

Best trousers: Dark indigo denim · Dark grey and charcoal trousers · Khaki and camel chinos · Olive cotton trousers · White and off-white chinos · Cropped trousers

How Forest Green differs from Grass Green:
Grass Green (in the Grass Green / Red Moon / Henri Blue 3-pack) is vivid, bright, energetic — sport-forward, high-visibility. Forest Green is deeper, warmer, more restrained — the earthy formal-capable accent.

Smart casual Casual Sport heritage Weekend All seasons

Specifications

Construction: Athletique Classique Clean Stripes — DS1528
Colour: Clear White ground · Forest Green stripe band at cuff
Composition: 82% organic combed cotton · 15% polyamide · 3% elastane
Needle count: 200-needle heavy-rib knit
Toe: Hand-linked — closed by hand, virtually seamless against the foot
Certification: OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Length: Crew — mid-calf, holds shape at the upper calf throughout the day
Finish: Pre-washed and steamed — comfortable from the first wear
Sizes: EU 41–46 — size guide →
Origin: Designed in Copenhagen, Est. 2011 · Crafted in Istanbul
Sustainability: Our sustainability practices →

Care Guide

Wash inside out at 30°C / 86°F
Wash before first wear
Air dry — do not tumble dry
Wash with lights or similar mid-tones
Do not bleach or iron

Full sock care guide →

FAQ

What is the difference between Forest Green and Grass Green in the Clean Stripes range?

Forest Green is a warm, deep, muted earthy green — restrained, formal-capable, broadly wearable. Grass Green is a vivid, bright, energetic green — sport-forward, high-visibility. Forest Green is in the restrained dark-neutral 3-pack (with Navy and Black); Grass Green is in the vivid sport-heritage 3-pack (with Red Moon and Henri Blue).

Is this the same Forest Green as in the Originals Fine Rib solid range?

Same colour, completely different sock. The Fine Rib Forest Green is a thin 200-needle dress sock for dress shoes and formal contexts. This Clean Stripes version is a heavier crew sock with Forest Green as a stripe on white, for sneakers and casual wear.

Can women wear these socks?

Yes — the Athletique Classique is unisex. EU 41–46 fits most men and larger women's sizes. Also available in EU 36–40 — see the full Athletique Classique collection →

Do you ship internationally?

Yes — worldwide, with free shipping above 75€ / 75£ / 100 USD / 400 DKK. 99.2% of orders ship the same day. Full shipping information →

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