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.
This was washed... not needed washing yet
Sizing: A little generous
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"Wonderful quality socks and the inner sole is textured wool for extra comfort and warmth. I was very pleased with these socks and also the excellent customer service. Thank you!"
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... Me
Sizing: Feels true to size
"Great socks for boots. Brilliant quality. Should last a long time."
I wouldn't really recommend this to a friend.
"These are very cosy. They are as shown in the photo: a slightly subdued, cooler red rather than a hot orangey xmas stocking red."
This was worn by... Adult
"My favourite socks, I bought the red ones, they keep my feet warm when is cold. I do a lot of walking and at the end of the day my feet still don't feel sweaty can't wait to buy some more! Thank you for such a lovely product"
"These are very thick and warm. I was hoping to wear them unrolled for extra length but they are too tight on my calf. I do find that they are more fitted compared with the other brands in the same size, unfortunately the label made them impossible to try on without being removed otherwise would have bought a size up from normal. BUT having said that lovely socks."
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