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Wool Socks – Great Insulation |
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October 09, 2005 By: William Pensworth Wool Socks – Great Insulation
If your feet get cold in the winter and maybe get hot in the summer, you should consider the advantages of wool, one of nature’s best insulators. The wool socks that are available today are made from the hairs of very specially chosen sheep breeds. The Australian Merino wool with its fine fibres measuring in the 20-micron range, is especially silk-like. Although cotton would still be a very commonly worn sock material, its biggest disadvantage is that once wet from foot sweat or rain puddles, it will retain that moisture for hours. A diabetic should never wear a sock that might retain too much moisture; the wool sock is a much better alternative. It is believed that William Lee, a Scotsman, first developed the sowing machine in 1589 to improve on both the speed and quality of the 100% wool knee sock being worn by many of his countrymen. Knitted silk however was still more common than wool; it wasn’t until the late 17th century that cotton first appeared in socks. Wool, cotton, spandex, silk and nylon are still being blended today to meet the specific needs of the smart man and woman’s socks, in their sports or just for walking in very extreme weather. In the event that your feet may get wet while wading through water, you will want to ensure you are wearing socks made from good wool, as they will dry a lot quicker than those not made from wool. Many skiers also prefer socks made with woollen blends to keep their feet warm on the slopes. DeFeet, Nike, Timberland and Wigwam all make excellent wool socks with various woolen blends to meet your specific needs. Also see; knee high socks.About
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William Pensworth is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.socks-n-socks.com.
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