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.
"Although these leg warmers are well-made and of good wool, I have not been able to wear them easily in the manner for which I bought them. I wanted leg warmers to wear as we all did in winter when I lived in Canada - to slip over the top of one’s mid-layer leggings or trousers for extra warmth. These leg warmers have very little stretch, so It is not possible to do this without a struggle. I have therefore only used them twice, and returned to my old, non wool pair, which stretches as required."
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... Me
Sizing: A little small
I wouldn't really recommend this to a friend.
"I’ve worn these mostly on my arms, rather than as leg warmers, as my arms get cold when I’m reading in bed, but I don’t want to put extra layers on so these are a good solution. They’re super warm and make a huge difference."
This was washed... They shrunk on the wool wash setting at 20 degrees so will hand wash in future.
This was worn by... Myself
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"I work from home and have worn these every day, over my long socks (no one sees them, apart from me and the dog!) I get very cold hands and feet, but so far my feet stayed warm all day - I’m very pleased with them."
This was worn by... Me (a 55 year old woman)
"Bit longer than the Alpaca so more coverage to whole calf area"
This was washed... washed fine
"These are great for wearing indoors and outdoors in cold weather"
"5 stars for being warm and for lovely colours. 3 stars for being a little too short in the length. So overall.... 4 star rating"
This was worn by... Me - to keep my legs warm!
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