SOKKS socks guide

Wash inside out — always. The sweaty inside is reached directly by the detergent (better cleaning), the visible outside is protected from friction in the drum (less...

Hard socks after washing have four main causes: limescale in water, missing fabric softener substitute, temperature too high, or drying on radiators. The solution: vinegar in rinse cycle, 40°C...

It depends on the material: 40°C is the optimal temperature for cotton socks, bamboo viscose belongs in the machine at 30°C and not in the dryer. 60°C only for cotton and only for athlete's foot...

If socks still smell bad despite washing, bacteria have permanently settled in the fibers. The 4 most common causes: too low a wash temperature, a short wash cycle, fabric softener residue, or...

Socks shrink due to excessively high wash temperatures (over 30 degrees for bamboo viscose and merino wool, over 40 degrees for cotton), tumble drying on high heat, or the wrong detergent. Prevention: 40 degrees for...