Underwear & Socks Category Overview
The Underwear & Socks category, identified by ID 213, is a specific segment under the Apparel & Accessories hierarchy. It is designed for intimate apparel and hosiery products that are typically worn directly against the skin or as base layers.
What Belongs in This Category
This category encompasses items designed for foot coverage, torso support, and base-layer clothing. Examples from the US market include various types of hiking socks, compression socks for improved circulation, wool dress socks, and standard cushioned ankle or crew athletic socks. All these items are classified under the full path Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks.
What Does Not Belong Here
Products that fall into neighbouring categories like Activewear, Sleepwear & Loungewear, or Outerwear must be categorized correctly using their respective IDs. Do not place full outfits, thermal sleep sets, or technical gym apparel here, even if they contain synthetic fabrics. If a product is meant for external display, such as pants or shirts, it does not belong in this segment.
Choosing Subcategories
Always aim for the most granular classification available. Use subcategories like Bras, Hosiery, or Underwear instead of the parent category 213 if your product fits specifically into one of those defined groups.
Implementation in Your Feed
Use the numeric ID 213 or the full path "Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks" in your google_product_category attribute. Remember that for this apparel category, providing accurate size, color, gender, and age_group attributes is essential for Google to process your data effectively.