Journal
Long reads about materials, care and the things around socks. Take your time.
Why socks need nylon: the three per cent that hold the shape
Nylon gets blamed for being «synthetic». Yet a woollen sock without it loses its shape within a month, and a cotton one rubs through at the heel within a season. Here is how much is needed, and what it actually does.
Merino in sport: why athletes choose it
Wool seemed like a sporting anachronism - until athletes rediscovered merino. We tell you why runners, skiers and climbers love it.
Bamboo, Tencel and cotton: a fibre guide
Unfamiliar names appear on labels more and more often. We break down what is actually behind the fashionable words and which fibres are worth their money.
Merino vs cashmere: an honest comparison
Warmth, wear, price and care: what to choose for winter and where the premium is justified.