FAQs

We recommend hand washing our Alpaca and Cashmere socks in cool water to keep them looking their best. Our Mohair socks are machine washable on a wool or delicate cycle at 30°C. For all styles, please avoid fabric conditioner, bleach and tumble drying — always dry flat.

No, your socks won’t shrink if you follow our washing instructions. However, like all natural fibres, they can felt and shrink if washed on a hot cycle or put in the tumble dryer, so please always wash cool and dry flat.

PA stands for polyamide, a small amount of which is blended with our natural fibres to add elasticity and durability, helping your socks keep their shape wash after wash.

Alpaca and Mohair fibres have a naturally smooth structure that makes it difficult for odour-causing bacteria to take hold, unlike traditional sheep’s wool — so you get fresher feet, even after a long day.

Our socks are sized by UK shoe size: Small fits UK 4–7, Medium fits UK 8–10, and Large fits UK 11–13. Sizing varies very slightly for our Cashmere and Merino styles, so please check each product page. For full details, see our size guide.

You can order directly from our website, or get in touch by emailing cambsocks@gmail.com or calling us on 01763 848 059 and we’ll be happy to help.

We dispatch all orders within 2 working days. UK standard delivery is £4.50 via Royal Mail Tracked 48, or choose £5.80 for Royal Mail Tracked 24. Ordering from outside the UK? Please email us for international delivery rates.

Yes. If you're not completely satisfied, you can return unworn socks within 14 days of receipt, in original condition with packaging, labels and tags attached. Postage costs are non-refundable.

There’s no single “best” fibre — each has its own strengths. Alpaca is exceptionally soft, warm for its weight, and naturally free from lanolin, making it our top pick for sensitive skin. Merino is stretchier and offers great everyday value, while Mohair has a natural lustre and outstanding durability. Choose Alpaca for maximum softness with minimal itch, Merino for stretch and everyday value, or Mohair for shine and long-term durability.

No. Alpaca fibre contains little to no lanolin — the waxy oil in sheep’s wool that’s a common cause of itching — and its scales lie much flatter against the fibre, so there’s far less friction against your skin. That’s what makes Alpaca one of the softest, least itchy natural fibres, even if you find ordinary wool prickly.

Yes. Most Mohair socks are machine washable on a cool wool or delicate cycle (30°C, or up to 40°C if your care label allows). Turn them inside out, use a mild non-bio detergent and skip the fabric softener. Never tumble dry — reshape and dry flat or hang to air dry to protect the fibres and keep their lustre.

They can if washed too hot or put through a tumble dryer, as heat and agitation cause natural fibres to felt and tighten. Hand wash (or machine wash on a cool wool cycle) and dry flat, and your Alpaca socks will keep their size and shape wash after wash.

Alpaca fibre is naturally strong, resists pilling and holds its shape well, so with proper care a well-made pair of Alpaca socks can last several years — often three to five — comfortably outlasting cotton or synthetic socks worn the same amount.

Yes. Both fibres are naturally breathable and moisture-wicking, drawing sweat away from your skin and helping regulate temperature, while their smooth structure resists the bacteria that cause odour — keeping feet drier and fresher for longer.

Not when they’re made from fine natural fibres like Alpaca, Merino, Mohair or Cashmere. These fibres regulate temperature rather than simply trapping heat — they keep feet warm in the cold but also breathe and wick away moisture, so feet don’t overheat. A lighter, everyday-weight style gives you comfortable warmth without the sweatiness synthetic socks can cause.

Very much so. Alpaca’s hollow fibre core gives excellent insulation without bulk, while its natural moisture-wicking keeps feet dry over long distances and helps prevent blisters. It’s also hard-wearing and naturally odour-resistant, so it holds up well across multi-day walks and hikes — see our Boot and Crew styles for the trail.

For warming up after a cold dip, thick natural-fibre socks are ideal — Alpaca and Merino are popular with wild swimmers because they insulate even when damp, wick moisture away quickly and dry faster than cotton. For swimming in the water itself, a dedicated neoprene swim sock is best; our socks are designed to warm you up once you’re back on dry land.

Yes — both are breathable, temperature-regulating and comfortable enough to wear every day. Merino offers stretch and softness at an accessible price point, while Mohair adds durability and a subtle sheen, so either makes a reliable everyday choice depending on the feel you prefer.

Our fibres come from specialist sources: Alpaca fleece from Peru, Mohair from Angora goats in the UK, and Merino wool spun in a traditional mill in Britain. Alpaca wool is a genuinely sustainable choice — Alpacas are gentle grazers with soft, padded feet, need less water than sheep, and produce no lanolin, so processing needs fewer chemicals. Alpaca fibre is also biodegradable and hard-wearing, meaning your socks last longer and need replacing less often.

Our socks are built around a natural fibre — Alpaca, Merino, Mohair or Cashmere wool — blended with a small amount of polyamide (labelled “PA”) for elasticity and durability, so they keep their shape and stretch comfortably around your leg. Some styles include a touch of elastane for extra stretch and fit. The natural fibre stays the star of the yarn; the synthetic blend is only there to help it perform.