Super Long Alpaca Chunky Rib Socks
Super Long Alpaca Chunky Rib Socks
The warmest, softest, longest most durable alpaca wool socks we've ever produced. Cushion looped, a fantastic fit and very durable. Great in Hiking or Wellington Boots, or lounging at home. Ideal for country walks, Apres-cold water swimming and all sorts of outdoor pursuits.
Please note they are 50cm (over 20 inches) from heal seam to top (Model pictured is 5'7" tall).
A gentle elastication around the arch of the foot ensures that they won't slip down inside your boots. Made with a supersoft Baby Alpaca wool blend.
One Size: 37-41 (UK size 5-8) (US Size 6.5 - 9.5)
Also available in Large / Men's Size See larger size Men's Country Knee Socks
STYLING TIP: Wear them wrinkled down for a more chunky leg warmer look!
They contain the necessary amount of elastane and nylon to make them last. 45% Baby Alpaca, 40% Acrylic, 15 % Nylon. A higher ratio of alpaca would not be as durable.
Our Long Alpaca Socks wash beautifully on a 30° C / 86° F gentle machine wash, but best to do so in a gauze laundry bag, and do not spin or tumble dry. Lay flat on towel to dry.
Please follow these guidelines and you will enjoy your alpaca products for many years to come!
Knitted Items
A cool handwash (30º) with a mild detergent such as Stergene or baby shampoo is recommended. Wash for no more than 5 minutes. Rinse in lukewarm water, always pressing, not wringing the fabric. Wrap the item in a clean dry towel to absorb excess moisture. Reshape as necessary and lay flat to dry. Do not hang your wet alpaca garment as it will stretch.
While it is possible to machine wash some of our alpaca garments on a 30º cool handwash cycle (i.e. a cycle which does not run for more than ¾ hours!), we cannot guarantee the result, because the make and condition of different washing machines varies too much! However, if you do wish to use this method for some of our smaller, less delicate items, turn the product inside out, fold it neatly and place in a small gauze laundry bag to avoid the item getting stretched and losing its shape. Use a mild detergent. On no account should you use a Tumble Drier, as this will shrink the product.
Storing Alpaca and Avoiding Moths
The best way to store your alpaca (whether knitted or fur) is in a sealed, but breathable bag in a cool place. Never put it away dirty as perspiration, hair gel and food stains etc attract moths. To guard against moths in the knitted items, we recommend Cedar chips or balls as cedar oil is a known deterrent to moths, although do not store your fur with cedar oil as it can dry it out. Therefore, we recommend you store your fur in a very cold environment, but not in a freezer. Moths die when the temperature goes below 8º. Moths hate light and being disturbed. Their life cycle is about 21 days, so every month, we recommend you shake out your garment and leave in bright sun light. Larvae are strongly repelled by light, and will fall from clothing when they cannot find protection.
Alpaca improves with age. Our products will not always feel as soft and supple when new as they will with continued wear.