Ok....Socks have rubber in them?

Why do Hanes Cushion Crew socks have 4% rubber (latex rubber) in them. What does this do?
Cotton yes, polyester ok, but rubber and spandex. I never knew that....

Reed2010-10-04T13:36:21Z

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Gives them that stretchiness that holds the sock snug around your foot.

Sandy Sandals2010-10-04T20:33:32Z

It's in the elastic.