Oil absorbent socks

Flexible containment, maximum absorption

As an essential component of trusted oil spill solutions, Test1’s oil absorbent socks help you contain and absorb oil spills with precision and ease.

What are the oil absorbent socks?

Oil absorbent socks are flexible tubular absorbents designed to contain and soak up oil and hydrocarbon spills on flat surfaces. These sorbent socks are used to surround machinery, walls, or high-risk leak points to prevent the spread of oil over wider areas. Commonly found in warehouses, workshops, manufacturing plants, and ports, oil spill socks offer a versatile, efficient barrier that stops spills in their tracks while absorbing hydrocarbons selectively.

Sorbent socks are essential tools for fast spill response, combining containment and absorption to minimize environmental damage and improve workplace safety.

What are the sorbent socks used for?

Sorbent socks are versatile tools designed to quickly contain and absorb oil leaks in a variety of industrial and marine settings.

Containing leaks from machinery or tanks
Creating barriers around drains, doorways, or access points
Supporting other absorbents like mats or pads during spill cleanup
Ideal for industrial and marine environments where spill containment is critical

Their flexible design allows spill containment socks to fit tightly around irregular surfaces, effectively preventing spill migration.

Introducing FoamFlex Tube by Test 1

Test1’s FoamFlex Tube uses patented FoamFlex-Geo technology—an oleophilic open-cell polyurethane foam with over 95% hydrophobic properties. This allows the socks to selectively absorb hydrocarbons while repelling water, achieving oil absorption up to 30 times their weight and water uptake as low as 5% or less.

FoamFlex socks saturate rapidly, making them ideal for quick spill containment.

Unlike traditional polypropylene socks, FoamFlex absorbents can be wrung out and reused up to 10 times, significantly reducing waste and operational costs.

How to use oil absorbent socks

Proper use of oil absorbent socks ensures fast containment and cleanup, minimizing damage and safety risks:

In combination with FoamFlex mats or pads

Socks complement absorbent mats and pads by providing a flexible, targeted barrier. They can be placed around spill perimeters or machinery bases, containing liquid while mats soak up residual oil. This integrated system enhances containment and speeds up cleanup. Our FoamFlex socks work seamlessly with oil absorbent mats and oil absorbent pads to deliver a comprehensive spill response solution that combines containment and absorption effectively.

Around industrial machinery and equipment

Deploy sorbent socks to surround pumps, pipes, or tanks prone to leaks. Their adaptability ensures tight seals around equipment, reducing the risk of oil spreading onto floors or into drains.

Along walls, drains or doors

Place socks to block oil from reaching sensitive areas like door thresholds or drainage points. This is especially useful in industrial plants and port facilities to protect environmental and workplace safety zones.

Key takeaways about oil absorbent socks

Made from patented FoamFlex-Geo open-cell polyurethane foam engineered for superior oil absorption and minimal water uptake (<5%).
Absorbs hydrocarbons selectively up to 30 times its own weight, including heavy and mixed oils, diesel, fuel, and more.
Reusable up to 10 times with specialized wringing equipment (FF-Wring GEO), significantly reducing waste and disposal costs.
Highly hydrophobic and oleophilic, repels water to maximize oil-only absorption efficiency.
Durable and flexible design allows socks to conform tightly to irregular surfaces for effective containment.
Certified and tested in marine and industrial scenarios, proving reliability and compliance with international environmental standards.
Lightweight and easy to deploy, ideal for rapid response in ports, industrial plants, workshops, and marine vessels.
Compatible with other FoamFlex absorbents, creating a comprehensive spill management system for containment and recovery.

Reduces secondary contamination and operational downtime by accelerating spill cleanup and minimizing hazardous waste.

Can the absorbent socks be reused?

Yes. Thanks to FoamFlex-Geo technology, these socks can be wrung out using specialized equipment and reused up to 10 times, lowering waste and saving costs compared to disposable options.

How do I clean and reuse the FoamFlex Tube?

After use, the FoamFlex socks can be wrung using the FF-Wring GEO wringing apparatus, which efficiently extracts absorbed oil while minimizing water retention and secondary waste. This process extends the sock’s lifecycle and optimizes environmental and economic performance.

What's the difference between oil spill socks and booms?

Oil spill socks are flexible absorbent tubes used for targeted containment and absorption, ideal for surrounding leaks and machinery. Booms, on the other hand, are longer floating or stationary barriers primarily used for larger surface spill containment in marine or water environments.

How to dispose of the sorbent socks?

Once the socks have reached the end of their usable life or can no longer be efficiently wrung, dispose of them following local hazardous waste regulations. Thanks to their high reuse potential, FoamFlex socks significantly reduce the total volume of waste generated during spill response.