{"id":42,"date":"2026-08-18T05:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/populussocks.com\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T05:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:04:20","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/populussocks.com\/zh\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>POPULUS<\/strong> was born from a simple frustration: grip socks that either slipped, wore out too fast, or looked like an afterthought. We believed the people who show up to the mat every day deserved better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by movement lovers in Hong Kong, POPULUS is built for the growing Pilates, yoga and barre community across Southeast Asia and beyond. We set out to create the socks we always wanted \u2014 engineered grip, breathable comfort, and a design you&#8217;re proud to wear from studio to street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Stand For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Performance first.<\/strong> Every feature \u2014 from silicone traction pods to a seamless toe \u2014 exists to help you move better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Made to last.<\/strong> We use quality materials and reinforced construction so your socks stay grippy and comfortable for the long run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designed with intention.<\/strong> Clean, modern and considered \u2014 because what you wear should reflect how you move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community-minded.<\/strong> We listen to instructors and everyday movers to keep improving, one class at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Populus<\/em> means \u201cthe people\u201d in Latin. Our name is a reminder that movement is for everyone \u2014 every body, every level, every studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for being part of the POPULUS journey. 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