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.
"Used instead of slippers on the cold wood floor in the living room. Found they slip off if worn directly on the bare feet, so put a pair of grippy non slip cotton socks underneath. Hand washed in cool water with Disana wool shampoo, as good as new after a few washes, did not shrink either."
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... My 1 year old
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"These socks are great. I bought them for my toddler to wear at night as she transitioned out of a sleep sack but rarely keeps the duvet on. They keep her feet nice and toasty. Only minor draw back is that they slip down down her feet when she walks in them which I believe is because they lack the elasticity being pure wool. But beautiful quality and definitely recommend"
This was washed... not needed washing yet
This was worn by... My fast growing toddler
Sizing: A little small
"Nice woolly socks. Keeps feet warm. My son hates slippers so these socks keeps his feet warm and they look nice too. We have grey colour. Washed it many times still looks like new."
This was worn by... Son.
"Thick natural wool, very good quality and very warm."
This was worn by... My little boy
"Lovely warm socks, non-slippery, perfect for little feet!"
This was washed... had to be careful
"Sadly had to be put away until he grows into them"
This was worn by... Bought for my 13 month old
Sizing: A little generous
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