Thread: Wool or bamboo socks

did you find some bamboo socks bud???? if not I can probably sort you out as know where to get them in CHCH....

@Micky Duck do tell. Have some options but open to advice
Was going to get some bamboo socks from farmers
Farmlands have heaps of wool socks to pick from too
Dont want thick ones though

@Micky Duck do tell. Have some options but open to advice
Was going to get some bamboo socks from farmers
Farmlands have heaps of wool socks to pick from too
Dont want thick ones though

I will find out tomorrow and flick you a PM... daughters workmate sells them.... not ideal in gumboots but they work well in lace up boots...surprisingly heavy..they do take longer to dry after washing...but they sure are warm.

I got some bamboo socks from K Mart a few weeks back. They feel nice to wear and are comfortable but they dry very very slowly.
I washed them with some other woolen socks and clothes yesterday and put them on the drying rack in the lounge. Fire going and big ceiling fan on. Last night everything was dry (some very thick wool socks included) except the bamboo socks which felt like they had only just come out of the washing machine. They are still more than just damp this morning.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

I will find out tomorrow and flick you a PM... daughters workmate sells them.... not ideal in gumboots but they work well in lace up boots...surprisingly heavy..they do take longer to dry after washing...but they sure are warm.

yeah crazy heavy when you are doing the washing
came across them when hanging out the washing and wondered if it was full of sand

I am looking for some wool or possum/wool combination socks at the moment. All of my socks are mostly cotton or nylon and I want to have at least one good pair. Not sure which company is good to buy from though. All I know is that the nz sock company seems to be brought up a lot.

The socks im looking at from that company is this one https://www.nzsock.co.nz/mens/alpine.../natural-twist

These are some others ive been looking at
https://mohairpossumstore.com/produc...-merino/socks/
https://www.sportsoutdoors.co.nz/pro...socks-nz-made/
https://possum-boutique.co.nz/produc...t-socks-3-pack

Norsewear do a decent range of socks, that include merino and or possum fibres,

Originally Posted by XR500

Norsewear do a decent range of socks, that include merino and or possum fibres,

Dont buy those thick course weave Norsewear socks, when feet get damp and skin soft, those socks rip it off like a Farriers rasp. Bad news should be banned as a blight on the nation !

Originally Posted by JessicaChen

I am looking for some wool or possum/wool combination socks at the moment. All of my socks are mostly cotton or nylon and I want to have at least one good pair. Not sure which company is good to buy from though. All I know is that the nz sock company seems to be brought up a lot.

The socks im looking at from that company is this one https://www.nzsock.co.nz/mens/alpine.../natural-twist

These are some others ive been looking at
https://mohairpossumstore.com/produc...-merino/socks/
https://www.sportsoutdoors.co.nz/pro...socks-nz-made/
https://possum-boutique.co.nz/produc...t-socks-3-pack

Good company, good quality.
https://www.thewoolcompany.co.nz/sea...CE&p=2&q=Socks

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

Norsewear farm fleck?
Those and bullers with a couple of holes drilled/burnt in the instep to let the water out were my main footwear in the late seventies/eighties.

Horsewear !

I swear it was the Norsewear stand at Fieldays about 6 years ago I purchased a 3 pack of very thin long work socks. Have been bloody marvellous: durable and easy to haul the thicker coarser socks over the top of to get the required thickness and comfort in my work Ashley gumboots. Are only just now beginning to hole on the heel. Would love to get some replacements, but their website doesn't appear to list such a sock anymore??

Always wear a pair of thin nylon socks under coarse woollen socks to prevent blisters.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Dont buy those thick course weave Norsewear socks, when feet get damp and skin soft, those socks rip it off like a Farriers rasp. Bad news should be banned as a blight on the nation !

Have never had that or heard off that they the best socks $ can buy & they are the only socks I own & they my town socks to

Originally Posted by hunt08

Have never had that or heard off that they the best socks $ can buy & they are the only socks I own & they my town socks to

No one wears socks going to town in Wanganui