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Mongrel Socks Tough Mongrel Socks - Ashphalt

Mongrel Socks Tough Mongrel Socks - Ashphalt

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The ultimate woolly socks! Made in Tasmania, Australia on antique sock machines, from Tasmanian merino wool. These socks are warm in the cold, cool in the heat, and even maintain warmth when damp. The best socks for the worst of weather days. Naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial, they won't leave you with smelly feet even after you've worn them for a day...or two. Grey/black colourway.

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the brand story:

The Mongrel Socks brand was established by Laurie and Helen, a couple of proud Tasmanians in the year 2000. They set up a stall at the local Salamanca markets and soon started selling beautiful pure wool Tasmanian made on antique sock machines. They were a hit. All was ticking along nicely, until the local sock manufacturer, went out of business, which led to Laurie & Helen buying the old sock machines, and set about learning how to knit the socks themselves. The machines were temperamental, and at times a real “Mongrel” to operate, but with much patience and persistence they mastered the art of knitting socks. Today Mongrel Socks is run by another Tasmanian couple, Paul and Mylou, who took over the reins in 2019. The Tasmanian wool is sourced from farmers who are dedicated to the best animal welfare practices. Mongrel socks have secured a long term supply and are busily knitting with certified Tasmanian grown and non-mulesed Pure Merino Wool for use in all their pure wool products. Happy sheep, happy feet!

shop your values:

  • “Sheep to shelf” or “farm to foot” traceability!
  • Certified non-mulesed merino.
  • Tasmania is free from GMOs in food and fibre production.

features:

  • Made by Aussie knitters.
  • Knitted using Schoeller Wool’s Climawool, featuring cutting edge fibre technology, wool blended with Polycolon* (polypropylene), this unique mix brings out the the best characteristics of both fibres.
  • Itch free and strong.
  • Super soft and warm.
  • Warm in the cold, cool in the heat, and maintains warmth when damp.
  • These are especially great for kicking back at home or in the garden.
  • Non-restrictive/loose tops for comfort and healthy wear.
  • Socks that dry much quicker than pure natural fibre.
  • Wool is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial so it stays fresher for longer; wear more, wash less.
  • Made on antique sock machines in service since 1928.
  • Easy care 20.5 micron fibre.
  • Classic rib knit.

sizing:

mongrel sock size

care:

Hand wash or machine wash on delicate/wool cycle in cold water (Machine washable to 30 degrees C), dry flat.

end of life:

When a garment has reached the end of it’s life and can no longer be worn, mended, swapped, gifted, donated or upcycled, we recommend consulting your local council to find your nearest textile recycling scheme.

Made in Tasmania, Australia.

Ingredients / Materials

60% Fine merino wool, 39% Polycolon (polypropylene), 1% Elastine.

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Brand story
The Mongrel Socks brand was established by Laurie and Helen, a couple of proud Tasmanians in the year 2000. They set up a stall at the local Salamanca markets and soon started selling beautiful pure wool Tasmanian made on antique sock machines. They were a hit. All was ticking along nicely, until the local sock manufacturer, went out of business, which led to Laurie & Helen buying the old sock machines, and set about learning how to knit the socks themselves. The machines were temperamental, and at times a real “Mongrel” to operate, but with much patience and persistence they mastered the art of knitting socks. Today Mongrel Socks is run by another Tasmanian couple, Paul and Mylou, who took over the reins in 2019. The Tasmanian wool is sourced from farmers who are dedicated to the best animal welfare practices. Mongrel socks have secured a long term supply and are busily knitting with certified Tasmanian grown and non-mulesed Pure Merino Wool for use in all their pure wool products. Happy sheep, happy feet! 
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    Jessica A.
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    Comfy

    The merino wool is lovely; keeps the perfect temperature. I’ve found other socks get too warm after a while, but not these. The wool isn’t extremely soft and delicate like merino wool scarves I’ve seen. but that also means the socks feel durable and won’t pill easily.

    Being pure wool, the socks don’t have elastic stretchiness, just some stretch allowed by the knit. So pay attention to sizing. I was between sizes and chose the larger size. In my case, the socks fit well but have some room around the toes — but I actually find this more comfortable. However that may not be the case for everyone.

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