I just had to have a chuckle on this one. That's what, if he knew that you had put this on the QB, could have said that you are airing out his dirty laundry.
O agree with the vote for Hanes. And yes, by all means, get the gray or black. If he likes white socks, perhaps giving them a good soaking in borax before washing them. In the old days, I used borax to soak diapers (yes I used cloth diapers!) before washing them.