Alpaca Midweight Socks
The Vicuña Midweight is a lighter weight sock with cushioning in toe and heel area and underfoot. The Midweight is ideal for a higher casual shoe or light weight walking boot. The perfect everyday sock for the casual walker.
- 75% finest alpaca yarn for a silky feel, comfort and temperature regulation
- 20% recycled nylon interwoven with the alpaca for stability and shape
- 5% Elastane for the perfect fit
Alpaca yarn does not contain any lanolin and therefore does not cause the allergic reaction that can be caused by merino or sheep wool.
The wool of the gods:
Alpacas live in altitudes ranging from 2500m to over 4500m where temperatures can vary between +30 to -20C in one day.
Known as the wool of the gods, Alpaca fibre is one of the most durable animal fibre yarns in the world! Smooth and soft to the touch, it contains no lanolin, which means it is naturally hypoallergenic, while microscopic air pockets give it incredible insulation and moisture wicking properties, allowing it to trap heat in winter and breathe in summer.
Care for your Vicuña socks
It is important to know that natural fibres are especially sensitive towards high temperatures and any changes in water temperature. If your washing machine has a gentle wool cycle, you can wash the socks inside out for best results, or gently by handwash. Please wash separately and only use a Wool detergent. Please do not tumble-dry or dry-clean the socks.
The upside is that you have a natural product and often you do not have to wash them so often as a normal sock, you can even go 5 days or more without having to wash them!
Sizing
Small 36-38, 3-5 UK
Medium 39-42, 6-8 UK
Large 43-46, 9-11 UK
XLarge 47+, 11+ UK