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MeanJoe · 12-17-2012, 02:41 PM

Alright, resurrecting this thread a bit since my question is related to the earlier discussion on merino wool socks.

I picked up 5 new pair this week: 2 SmartWool PHDs (ultra lights), 2 Point6 ultra lites, and 1 pair of Point6 Lites (buy 2, get 1 free). They all have 2 things in common - merino wool and no care instructions at all.

Do you guys wash them in cold and line dry them? Or can you warm wash and/or toss them in the drier?

I'd ask my fiancé her opinion but she doesn't ever do laundry...

mrjimyjohn · 12-17-2012, 02:52 PM

If your fiance doesn't ever do laundry you'll be in for a fun marriage.

A quick google search tells me:
-gentle cycle
-warm water
-use mild soap (not detergent)
-air dry

I just throw mine in with the rest of the laundry, they're still fine after a season's use.

Slush Puppie · 12-18-2012, 02:03 PM

Smartwool phd are good enough, but if you can get them Teko Merino are even better.

hikeswithdogs · 12-18-2012, 02:32 PM

Thicker the better for me(my boots have 300+ days on them), lots of good brands....smartwool is great.

PS......I gave up on Merino wool after my girlfriend kept on throwing my expensive Merino shit(two 70$ icebreaker shirts ruined) in the dryer and shrinking everything beyond comprehension, their now kinder gardener size :-\

Slush Puppie · 12-18-2012, 02:55 PM

I'd ditch the girl, not the wool.

hikeswithdogs · 12-18-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slush Puppie

I'd ditch the girl, not the wool.

Nah she snowboards, backpacks, parties, works, puts out on demand and cooks like a pro....she's a keeper

edit...but she can't clean or do housework worth a shit it's a good trade up as far as I'm concerned

**boarderaholic** · 12-18-2012, 05:30 PM

I cold washy my socks and lay them out to dry. I'm either blind, and oblivious, or washing them that way hasn't hurt them.

Tsukasa · 12-18-2012, 06:52 PM

I have a pair of alpaca socks and i was wondering if merinowool would be hotter ??

Nito · 12-18-2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tsukasa

I have a pair of alpaca socks and i was wondering if merinowool would be hotter ??

Alpaca wool is more expensive than cashmere, those are probably dress sock.

Curcic · 12-18-2012, 09:38 PM

I use my Nike DriFit soccer socks, they keep my feet fairly warm

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12-17-2012, 02:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
MeanJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 160	Alright, resurrecting this thread a bit since my question is related to the earlier discussion on merino wool socks. I picked up 5 new pair this week: 2 SmartWool PHDs (ultra lights), 2 Point6 ultra lites, and 1 pair of Point6 Lites (buy 2, get 1 free). They all have 2 things in common - merino wool and no care instructions at all. Do you guys wash them in cold and line dry them? Or can you warm wash and/or toss them in the drier? I'd ask my fiancé her opinion but she doesn't ever do laundry...

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boarderaholic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,065	I cold washy my socks and lay them out to dry. I'm either blind, and oblivious, or washing them that way hasn't hurt them.

12-18-2012, 06:52 PM	#28 (permalink)
Tsukasa Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Quebec Posts: 16	I have a pair of alpaca socks and i was wondering if merinowool would be hotter ??