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-tech 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.
"My daughter loves these, rainbow coloured, very warm and soft."
This was washed... washed fine
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"I absolutely love these socks, I bought them oversized before he started walking for inside soft felted wool booties and now 12months later he wears them inside his wellies for outdoors."
This was washed... had to be careful
This was worn by... My adventurous 18month old
"They are beautiful and warm"
This was worn by... Son
"Last winter, I used these socks on top of my baby’s cotton socks on cold days, before my baby was old enough for shoes. I used to carry them round in my coat pocket and quickly pop them on if needed. They still fit this winter, so I will probably do the same when she’s in the pushchair without shoes, or when she’s wearing wellies. They’re not as soft as wool terry, but they’re not very itchy either and they are a great colour"
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... From about 8 months onwards
"Gift for our grandson, very pleased with quality, and design. Lovely colours"
This was worn by... 2 year old grandson
Sizing: A little generous
"A gorgeous Christmas present. Feels like woolen socks should feel. Wish I could have socks like this for myself."
This was worn by... Our happy daughter
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