The Exceptional Benefits of Wool

 

 

1. WARMTH

Wool traps the body’s natural heat, providing exceptional insulation for cozy comfort even in extreme cold. Plus, wool remains warm even when wet.

 

2. THERMOREGULATION

Wool naturally regulates temperature, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer for optimal comfort year-round.

 

3. MOISTURE WICKING

Wool can absorb up to a third of its weight in water without losing its insulating properties. It draws moisture away from the body and releases it outside the sock, keeping you warm and dry.

 

4. HYPOALLERGENIC

Certain types of wool (such as alpaca) are hypoallergenic, making them ideal for sensitive skin by providing irritation-free comfort.

 

5. DURABILITY

Naturally resistant, wool retains its shape and quality over time, ensuring long-lasting and stylish garments.

 

6. SOFTNESS

Wool offers an incomparable softness, wrapping the skin in luxurious comfort and delicate warmth.

 

7. ELASTICITY

Wool is naturally elastic, providing flexibility, comfort, and resilience, allowing garments to maintain their shape.

 

8. NATURALLY ECO-FRIENDLY

Wool is a naturally renewable fiber, as sheep’s fleece regrows each year after shearing. Biodegradable and sustainable, it follows an ecological cycle without depleting natural resources.

 

9. FIRE RESISTANCE

Wool requires a very high temperature to ignite. Additionally, since wool socks absorb moisture from the body, they are even less likely to catch fire. This makes our wool-based products naturally fire-resistant.

 

10. ANTIBACTERIAL

Odors are caused by bacteria in sweat. Wool naturally provides antibacterial protection, reducing unpleasant odors.

Carded Wool: A Thousand-Year-Old Tradition

The woollen technique of wool carding has been passed down for centuries. Originally done by hand, carding is now done using high-tech computerized machinery. Carding consists of feeding blended textiles through drums that are lined with fine steel bristles, to divide the fibers then gather them back together.

Another technique, called worsted, involves feeding wool through a series of increasingly fine combs, separating and stretching out the fibers to result in fine and silky knits. While both techniques (woollen and worsted) have advantages, at Duray, we specialize in woollen products. The result: soft, cushy socks with a rustic knit, perfect for our harsh winters.

Heat and Air

Clothes don’t create heat; bodies do. The more air trapped and circulating in a sock, the better the sock’s resistance is to cold. That said, the knit also has to breathe in order to eliminate moisture. Wool is the only textile that offers the optimal balance between thermal protection and moisture control.