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.
"I bought some of these from another outlet years ago and they are still wearable (although because I often wear them round the house without slippers/shoes I have had to darn them - mea culpa though), have never shrunk or lost colour. I treated myself to some new ones from Cambridge Baby and I get such pleasure from them - lovely colours and lovely wool. I also think that organic wool is simply the best, not just the 'greenest'. If I were wealthy I would have a pair of these in every colour - they lift my spirits!"
This was washed... washed fine
Sizing: Feels true to size
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"they are excellent lovely and warm they do not allow my feet to sweat when it is hot"
This was worn by... HELEN
"These socks are made from 100% wool, they are strong, tightly knitted and the patterns and colours are so very beautiful. Me and my children in their 20ies love them!"
This was washed... We will treat it like any 100% wool products and do cold wash by hand.
"I got myself the multicoloured pair and my son the navy and white pair and we both love them and want more. They are comfy and warm and as my six year old says, they don't make you sweat even though they are warm."
This was washed... We air between wears
"I have worn these socks continuously for a whole autumn and winter - no bobbling, they are amazing."
This was washed... I mostly air these and they freshen up, it’s amazing
This was worn by... Me
"Bought two pairs in a bigger size simply because I liked the socks so much and my size had sold out! One for a present for Christmas. One for me! Have kept my feet v warm. Nicely made, beautiful pattern and colours. Lovely product. V prompt delivery. More than I would usually spend on socks but definitely worth it and I really wanted pure wool. Also bought alpaca legwarmers, which are essentially a ribbed tube, ie. no cuff, a bit short tbh but I love them too and again, lovely choice of colours. Very happy customer! Thank you Cambridge Baby!"
This was washed... Only once so far. By hand in cold water. No shrinkage or colour loss.
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