Why do socks wear out quickly?

Following our small survey, you reported that socks can get holes. We're going to try to give you some tips to make them last as long as possible!

How to prevent holes in your socks!

There's no miracle cure, socks do get holes. With use, you're very likely to get holes in your socks. They can get holes in the heel or toes, depending on how we walk! To avoid holes in the toes, cut your nails! It sounds silly, but there will be less friction, so no tears, pulled threads... Choose the right size cotton socks! Indeed, if they're too small, they'll tend to stretch and tear. Take care of them during washing. No tumble drying, and prefer a gentler wash rather than too harsh (30 degrees ideally). Discover our organic cotton socks

The choice of material!

There's no secret, the higher the quality of the cotton, the longer your socks will last! Combed cotton is a high-quality, more resistant cotton. Ours is also organic and free of all chemicals. Resistant and comfortable. What more could you ask for? Choose reinforced socks. No seams at the toes to avoid any rubbing. They should be reinforced at the heel! It's wrongly thought that lisle thread socks are stronger than organic cotton socks. The resistance is the same, and above all, you are guaranteed an eco-responsible product. Dyes can also affect the quality of your sock! Prioritize at least a dye without heavy metals.

Why do my socks still get holes?

There's no magic recipe, you may be one of those people who gets holes in all their socks and you're disappointed to have done so. On our part, perhaps wrongly, we choose the cleanest possible material for an optimal, but not eternal, lifespan. There's no polyamide in our organic socks, which might be why they tend to last less long. But we've chosen to offer you a product with a top-quality material, rather than with polyamide. We might consider using recycled polyamide. However, although the lifespan would undoubtedly be extended, recycling is not currently possible. Blends cannot be recycled. We're going to test this model with our organic cotton tights for women. If the result is convincing (we're sure it will be), we might consider a small collection for people who get a lot of holes in their socks! Discover Peau-Ethique organic cotton socks!

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