Our Fibres
Four fibres. No synthetics pretending otherwise.
Most socks are made to be replaced. Ours are made to be worn. Every pair we knit starts as alpaca, merino, mohair or cashmere — never a synthetic dressed up to look like one — because natural fibre does a job synthetic can't fake: it breathes when your feet warm up, holds its shape wash after wash, and doesn't leave you smelling like a gym bag by lunchtime. Here's what each fibre is actually good at, so you can pick by job, not just by feel.
Alpaca
Exceptionally warm for its weight, naturally hypoallergenic, built for cold feet and long days.
Alpaca fibre is hollow at its core, so it traps real warmth without ever feeling bulky in a boot. It's naturally low in lanolin too, which makes it kind to skin that reacts to everything else. If you're the one who feels the cold first, this is your fibre.
- Warm without feeling bulky
- Naturally hypoallergenic — gentle on sensitive skin
- Breathable enough for long days on your feet
Merino
Breathable and moisture-wicking, the reliable all-rounder for walking, working and everyday wear.
Merino is the fibre we reach for when a sock needs to do everything. It's fine enough for daily wear, breathable enough to regulate temperature as conditions change, and manages moisture well enough to keep working through a full day's walking or a full shift on your feet. If you only buy one fibre, buy this.
- Fine and soft against the skin
- Naturally temperature-regulating
- Manages moisture and odour, all day
Mohair
Hard-wearing and naturally antibacterial, our pick for boots, hikes and anyone hard on their socks.
Mohair comes from the Angora goat and it's the toughest fibre we knit with — smooth and silky against the foot, but strong enough to hold its shape through boots, hikes and everything mud can throw at it. It's naturally antibacterial too, so it keeps working when lesser fibres would give up. Built for anyone who wears through socks faster than everyone else.
- Naturally strong and hard-wearing
- Smooth, silky feel that doesn't sacrifice durability
- Naturally antibacterial and moisture-managing
Cashmere
The indulgent one. Cloud-soft, made for evenings when your feet have earned a rest.
Cashmere is the finest, softest fibre we use, and it's not trying to be practical. It's the fibre for slow mornings, quiet evenings and feet that have done enough for the day — warm without ever feeling heavy. We use it sparingly, because it's a rare fibre worth using with care.
- Exceptionally soft and light
- Warm without bulk
- A rare fibre, used with care
Still torn between alpaca and merino?
Try our interactive comparison tool — set the sliders for your typical day (hiking, cold weather, moisture, sensitive skin) and see which fibre scores higher for you. Compare Alpaca vs Merino →
Built to last, not just to look good
Knitted in traditional British mills, cushioned where it counts, ribbed to stay up. We blend in a small amount of polyamide for stretch and shape retention — enough to make them last, not so much that they stop being a natural fibre sock.
Care, properly explained
Alpaca and cashmere: hand wash in cool water. Mohair and merino: machine washable on a wool or delicate cycle at 30°C. Skip the fabric conditioner and tumble dryer — dry flat and they'll outlast socks that cost twice as much.
Find Your Fibre
Looking for everyday warmth? Start with alpaca.
Need a sock for long days outdoors? Try mohair or merino.
After something soft, light and gift-worthy? Cashmere is the quiet luxury.