A luxurious, soft merino will not last very long in this environment. In our modern life, throwing clothes into the machine is just another task that takes up too much of our busy lives. But get into wearing a high-end merino sock and things are a little different.
Natural fibres like merino are expert at wicking away sweat and moisture. Over-washing or using harsh detergents or softeners can quickly break down natural materials, so keep this in mind when caring for your socks. To help care for your socks and reduce the impact on the environment, we recommend a cold machine wash to a maximum of 30 degrees on a wool or woolens cycle setting. Natural, gentle soaps are best to preserve the life of natural fibres, especially silk Luxury alpaca merino silk socks.
We have been told by a few alpaca farmers that the best way to care for alpaca products is to hand wash them in shampoo. Air drying in the shade is best. Tumble dryers should be avoided. Direct, intense sunshine or drying close to heaters can shrink the wool. If you have accidentally shrunk your socks, try to stretch them out whilst they are wet. There's no one perfect blend or type of sock for everyone, but you know best what your preferences are and what activities your socks are for.
As we become more aware of our impacts on the environment and society, we keep on striving to find better ways to create positive change in our products and the way we make them. Change does take time, but each day we try to take a positive step towards a sustainable future. One thing we do know is that our products last. If you'd like to know more about the socks we make, you'll find links to our various collections below. Heel angle and depth not adequate Yarn quality and composition Knit style Shoes not matching or wearing on floors Over washing Sock Summary 1.
We are currently investigating a natural and sustainable nylon replacement so that we can move away from synthetics for more comfortable and eco-friendly socks. Me not wearing shoes in the house couldn't possibly have anything to do with all the holes I've been getting, right?
Do you get holes in your socks? Jennifer Schneider: My husband gets holes at the back of his ankle from yanking them up. Jodi Baker: I always get holes rite at the big toe Lisa Moore: I'm constantly getting holes in my socks and I have no idea why or how I keep getting them. I'm happy to know I'm not the only one!
Me: I truly think my holes come from going shoeless in the house. Again these very hard surfaces afford no cushion, crushing the fibers with hundreds of pounds every time you travel from one room to another. Running outside to the porch or walkway, which is generally a rougher surface for improved traction, can cause tiny snags and even tear the threads, which leads to breakage and holes sooner than later.
This is perhaps the easiest fix. By investing in some slippers or house shoes, your socks will live to a ripe old age. Try some alpaca slippers or even cork soled Birkenstocks or clogs. Any house shoe will aid in the longevity of your socks and especially your treasured alpaca socks. Sock care has a lot to do with how long your socks last. With alpaca socks, it is best to wear them at least four times or more between laundering.
It sounds crazy, but because of alpaca's natural composition, they don't hold moisture or odor and stay clean for longer.
Laying them flat overnight allows any moisture that has settled between the microscopic fibers to evaporate, and they will be good as new the next and the next and the next time you wear them. This is just one of the reasons alpaca socks are a favorite among hikers and mountain climbers who carry limited supplies with them on their excursions.
Wash your alpaca socks on cold; it's fine. They don't need heat or heavy agitation to get them clean because the dirt stays on the surface. Alpaca socks are naturally anti-microbial, so you don't have to use hot water to kill bacteria. Use a gentle soap and only a dab of fabric softener, and be sure to never use chlorine bleach. Watch what you wash them with. While alpaca is the strongest natural fiber, and with the reinforcement of nylon microfibers stronger still, it may sound indestructible, however, heavy buttons or zippers can still smash up against your alpaca socks in the wash, damaging the fibers.
Some people find using a lingerie bag to be helpful, while others just do a sock only load. Laying your alpaca socks flat to dry keeps the fibers from bending, whereas hanging creates a fold that can, in time, can break the fibers. Using a clothes dryer is not only hard on socks, but allows the air draw to pull tiny fibers out of the yarn and into your lint filter, reducing your lovely socks' fluffy texture and thickness, while drying out the elastic. Because alpaca socks hold such a small amount of moisture within the strands, they dry quick, in most cases overnight laying on top, instead of inside the dryer.
Once dry, be sure to pair them up and interlock them at the cuff. Folding them in half or in thirds repeatedly, can cause breakage as well. Place lavender sachets or cedar planks in your sock drawer to ensure any wool hungry pests are deterred. With the technology of today, most holes are not caused by manufacturing defects.
When you put your socks on for the first time, inspect for any holes. Our alpaca socks are knit on circular machines, and the threads are viewed robotically to ensure a consistent thickness. If the thread breaks or is too thin, the knitting process stops. We take precautions to ensure that holes or thin spots never happen by tracking every inch, of every thread.
Some socks contain floating threads, which provide colorful shapes and patterns in many colors. These threads are inserted during the knitting process; however, the base tube of the sock is still circular and unbroken. If these floating threads come out, the socks will still remain intact and not develop a hole. However, you should never try to pull them out. If you find any manufacturing defect, please alert us right away.
We want to ensure that your socks will be long lasting bundles of joy that provide you comfort and joy. So how long should your alpaca socks last? It depends heavily on how they are being used. The normal lifespan is between six months to a year.
Remember, with some simple lifestyle changes; your hole filled socks can become a thing of the past. Why are my socks getting holes? Oh, the feeling of fresh new alpaca socks!
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