Socks
Spill Socks for Perimeter Containment & Drain Protection
Stop spread · protect drains · absorb at the perimeter
Flexible containment socks that stop spills spreading — ideal around drains, doorways, and machinery bases.
- 1.2m & 3m sock lengths
- Oil · Chem · Uni types
- 1–2 day UK dispatch
- 1.2m–3m
- Lengths
- 4–10L
- Absorption / sock
- Oil · Chem · Uni
- Types
- Drain-safe
- Barrier
- UK stock
- Dispatch
Why socks matter
Containment that buys you response time
Spill socks are flexible, tubular absorbents used to create containment barriers around spills, drains, doorways, and machinery. They stop liquid spreading while absorbing it, making them an essential part of any spill response setup — especially where drain protection is critical.
Decision helper
Pick a sock by fluid
Match the sock to what you are containing — same colour code as kits and pads.
Oil-only (white)
Hydrophobic socks that float and absorb hydrocarbons — ideal outdoors and near water.
Best for
Fuel areas, transformers, vehicle bays
Universal (grey)
General-purpose socks for most non-aggressive workplace liquids and mixed sites.
Best for
Machinery, doorways, internal drains
Chemical (yellow)
Chemical-rated sleeves and fill for aggressive liquid perimeters.
Best for
Chemical stores, labs, pharma sites
Product range
Spill Socks
Flexible containment socks in 1.2m and 3m lengths for perimeter and drain protection.
Part of our Absorbents hub — see pads, refills, and how to pick between them.
Oil-Only Spill Socks — 1.2m × 10 Pack
White hydrophobic socks for hydrocarbon containment around drains, machinery, and outdoor fuel handling areas.
Kit contents (3 items)
- 10× oil-only absorbent socks (8cm diameter × 1.2m length)
- Knitted polypropylene outer sleeve
- Particulate polypropylene fill
Universal Spill Socks — 1.2m × 10 Pack
Grey all-purpose socks for general containment and barrier control. Absorbs most non-aggressive liquids.
Kit contents (3 items)
- 10× universal absorbent socks (8cm diameter × 1.2m length)
- Knitted outer sleeve
- Particulate fill for multi-liquid absorption
Chemical Spill Socks — 1.2m × 10 Pack
Yellow chemical-rated socks for containment around aggressive liquid storage and handling areas.
Kit contents (3 items)
- 10× chemical absorbent socks (8cm diameter × 1.2m length)
- Chemical-resistant outer sleeve
- Treated particulate fill
Oil-Only Spill Socks — 3m × 5 Pack
Extended-length oil socks for covering longer perimeters around fuel tanks, bunds, and loading areas.
Kit contents (3 items)
- 5× oil-only absorbent socks (8cm diameter × 3m length)
- Knitted polypropylene outer sleeve
- Particulate polypropylene fill
Supply & compliance
- Matched to standard kit sizes
- No minimum order
- Bulk pricing on case quantities
- Invoice consolidation across sites
- Disposal route advice included
Buying guides
Where spill socks earn their place
Where socks fit into a complete response setup, and how to stock them sensibly.
Workplace Spill Kit Requirements in the UK
A plain-English overview of UK regulations around spill response — what you are legally required to have, and what best practice looks like.
How to Build a Spill Response Station
Everything you need to set up a permanent spill response point — from choosing the right location to selecting the contents and maintaining it.
Comparisons
Comparing suppliers?
Side-by-side comparisons so you can see where we actually differ.
Need help specifying spill socks?
Tell us the liquid types, site count, and timeframe. We will return a tailored quote — typically within one working day.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions on placement, replacement, and the difference between socks and booms.
