Soft, like cashmere, the camel hair harvested from the soft undercoats of camels is a highly prized natural fibre. With properties similar to sheep's wool which keep feet healthy, camel hair (or camel wool) is also lightweight and lustrous.

• 80% luxury camel hair blended with 20% organic cotton for durability
• breathable and lightweight, healthy for the feet

These are made from 80% camel hair and 20% organic cotton.

The camel hair harvested from the soft undercoats of camels is a highly prized natural fibre, soft like cashmere and very breathable.

The organic cotton is 100% GOTS certified by IMO.

Organic cotton is grown without the use of chemical fertilisers and is healthier for the environment. The reduced processing of the cotton also results in a longer-staple, higher quality cotton that is softer on your skin.

Included in the organic certification are standards that ensure the welfare of those involved in the farming and production of the clothing, so that you can be assured that nobody has been exploited along the way.

You will feel the difference in quality when you touch organic cotton - it's something that gives us pleasure to handle here at Cambridge Baby, and you know that it's safe for your baby and gentle and nurturing for your family.

Hand wash using a wool detergent or wool shampoo as sold in our fabric care category here.

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.

Organic wool socks and tights for children and adults from German company Hirsch Natur - soft and breathable for healthy feet.

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.