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.
"These are really lovely socks. They are not too tight, which means they are comfy! Beautiful colours and toasty warm. My first pair wore through the soles in the end, but i did wear them a lot! Then II bought more..."
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... me and my son
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"I love these socks and wish i could buy every single colour! They are beautifully thick and snug with a Nordic style pattern and colours that don't appear to fade. I wear them like slippers round the house all winter as well as socks"
This was worn by... Myself
"on my partners feet to keep them toasty."
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... My wonderful partner.
"I have had these socks before and really love them. They are warm and cosy on the coldest days yet let my feet breathe. You don't need to wash them after every wear, either; just let them air for a couple of days and they are fine. Good for me, good for the environment."
This was washed... had to be careful
"Lovely long socks that can either be worn up to the knee or rolled down to the calves to sit above a pair of boots. Great colours to choose from - a cheery sight on a cold morning. A winter essential. So far, I've remembered only to wool wash them & have had no shrinkage issues."
This was washed... wool wash is fine
This was worn by... me
Product 4/46
