All certified organic wool comes from sheep which have been farmed organically and with high animal welfare standards. At Cambridge Baby we always make sure that no wool comes from farms which practise mulesing.
Wool has many benefits:
In this way, wool is a wonderful temperature-regulator, slowing down the effects of changes of temperature and helping prevent sweatiness by absorbing moisture and releasing it in response to the environment. This makes it a wonderful fabric for socks and tights for the whole family, as well as for athletes, cyclists, skiers and mountain-climbers. It's naturally high-tec and can't be beaten by synthetics!
Find out more about the properties of wool in our blog.
Dilute your wool detergent in cool water (max 30oc which will feel luke-warm) in a bowl. For heavily-soiled areas, use a little gall soap on your woollens first, testing on an inconspicuous area first.
Add your woollens to the bowl, gently stirring and squeezing the detergent through. Rinse using water at the same temperature, otherwise your wool will be subjected to "shock" and might felt up.
To dry, gently squeeze water out and wrap your wool clothes in a towel to remove the excess water.
Air-dry naturally avoiding direct heat. So, hanging on a drying rack over the bath is good, or on a clothes horse, or flat on a dry terry towel.
Re-shape while damp.
Hirsch Natur is a family business which was established in 1928 by Franz Kloppenborg, a restaurant owner who diversified into making work socks. The first machine were set up in the restaurant’s ballroom! The company is currently run by his great-grandson Matthias.While they made sturdy working socks at first, Hirsch Natur were pioneers of organic textiles. Their factory is certified to Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) and has received the “IVN-Best” certification. They produce 50% of their own energy sustainably through solar panels too. Enjoy the great design, natural fabrics and comfortable, healthy feel of socks and tights developed with care and expertise over generations.
"They come up big. Great socks but they've only been worn a few times in wellies and around the house, and have bobbled loads and already have a hole in the top. I'm disappointed as the shape is great for wellies and they seem very warm."
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... My 2 year old
Sizing: Too big
I wouldn't really recommend this to a friend.
"We love these socks! And will buy again in bigger sizes. Brilliant proper walking socks in real wool, we wear with wellies and walking boots. They have lasted really well - still look as good as new after a year of wear and still fit my now coming up 3yo."
This was washed... washed fine
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"These were very comfy and were a good size but although the heel is reinforced we found the top of the sock wore out very quickly."
This was worn by... An outdoor learning 5 year old
Sizing: A little generous
"My son frequently complained of cold and painful toes. These socks have completely fixed the problem. I also bought some for a friend's son and she commented how his toes were still warm when we came in from a walk in the snow."
This was washed... had to be careful
This was worn by... All of my children and my friend's son.
"These socks seem quite warm and my daughter didn't complain that they were itchy, which is a plus. They're quite bulky so she did complain about that."
This was worn by... My 7yo daughter
"No complaints of cold feet whilst wearing these socks! Perfect for every day use in the North East, we use as over-socks and they are really thick and lovely."
This was worn by... Toddler
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