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.
"Super warm house socks."
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... Mom of a new baby
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"I bought these to wear on slippery wooden floors - ended up giving birth in them. They are rougher, thicker, more wiry wool than expected, so have a really nice massage effect. I put them on when I went into labour as I literally had "cold feet", and they warmed my feet up nicely. When the midwife asked if she should take them off for me, I didn't want to, they felt like my birthing chain mail. Secure. Highly recommend - not just for labour."
This was worn by... a nervous mother
This was washed... had to be careful
This was worn by... Me
Sizing: A little generous
"Love these socks ... warm ... truly non-slip ... easy to put on/take off ... can wear with my gardening clogs ... but I would buy a size or two down down next time."
This was worn by... Me!
Sizing: Too big
"Very comfortable and nice to wear. My son loves these socks."
"Decided slipper socks lighter to pack than slippers for my train journey. The non slip soles were also very useful on my friend's wooden open staircase."
This was worn by... An elderly, but active, soul!
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