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Reasons To Wear Wool in Summer
1. If you think that poly or synthetic socks are the only answer during the summer heat, think again— wool is naturally antimicrobial and has one of the longest“ odor-free” wear cycles available to humans. Sweat itself doesn’ t have an odor— the odor mostly comes from the growth of bacteria which loves moist, dark places. Those places are easier to find in poly products and that’ s why your poly socks don’ t smell very good after a hot summer day.
2. Merino wool is both“ hydrophobic” and“ antimicrobial.” Its fibers are more compact than those found in poly and they are porous on a microscopic level. That means wool is double stink-proof.
3. Being porous means the vapors from your skin escape faster than they would in a synthetic sock, which allows wool socks to dry faster, too. That serves two purposes: it keeps your feet cool( or warm) while preventing a moist place for bacteria to grow. Another strength over synthetics: because wool’ s fibers are so porous, they can absorb up to 30 percent of their own weight in moisture without feeling damp or“ clammy.” That’ s 10 times as much as most synthetic fibers.
Now, why are these socks“ antimicrobial” and“ anti-fungal?” Besides keeping sweat from remaining next to your body, where the warmth and the moisture encourages bacteria growth, the lanolin in wool is devoid of the nutrients those bacteria need to survive. No water and no food equals no bacteria growth, and no stink. CLICK HERE to read more
DARN TOUGH FULL CUSHION HUNTER SOCKS
Darn Tough’ s full cushion hunter boot sock gives you the comfort you need for rugged conditions, and won’ t slip, bunch, or cause blisters, and keep your feet cool in the summer. These“ put them on and forget they are on” socks feature fast action wicking that pulls moisture away from your skin. Merino wool is naturally antimicrobial and repels bacteria and odor.
• 69 % Merino Wool, 27 % Nylon, 4 % Lycra Spandex
• Undetectable seam fusion for an invisible feel
• Boot Sock Height
• Guaranteed for life
$ 25.99
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“ No water and no food = no bacteria growth and no“ stink growing on your clothes”
4. Because summer socks must accommodate a wide range of activities, thickness is an important feature to consider when buying a pair. During summer, wearing wool socks means being able to go from the office to the scouting trip, or even to the river, without having to change your socks. Consider this quote from a proponent of wool socks during summer—“ When work ended I made a lastminute decision to fish for big brown trout on the Missouri River. I took off my work shoes and traded them for wading boots. While fishing, these wool socks were thick enough to keep my feet warm, even when I fished into the night.”
Can your cotton or synthetic socks do that? Read the full review of these summertime wool socks here:
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