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.
"These socks were bought for my partner as work socks. They didn't fit that well and they have an uncomfortable seem across the toes. I unravelled the socks and knitted a new pair out of the yarn which fits much better, has a comfortable toe and is still being worn a year later."
This was washed... washed fine
This was worn by... My partner
Sizing: Too big
I'd recommend this to a friend.
"I found these socks very warm and comfortable and hard wearing. The only problem I had was that the width of the foot is much too wide - the length of the foot is fine. Other than that, I'd have given 5 stars. They have not shrunk after washing several times in cold water and I wear them every day during winter."
This was worn by... Myself
"These are the best, most protective, most comfortable (in big shoes, of course) socks I've ever come across. Only regret: that there is not a wider range of colours, and that relevant sizes quickly out of stock."
This was worn by... me
Sizing: A little generous
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