The Socks
Featuring a cream, black, charcoal and ginger fair isle design and as soft as Rhubarb, my tortoiseshell cat, these hand-knitted pure woollen socks are perfect for cosying up at home with a book or paired with boots on chilly days.
Size M - fits shoe sizes 5-7
Handwash in cold water
The Ethics
Ethically made in Nepal as part of the fair-trade programme, Bibico takes care in working with suppliers who pay their workers respect and a fair wage.
Made from mulesing-free wool.
Mulesing is the main source of cruelty in the wool industry. It’s a preventative surgical practice often done without pain relief, involving physical scarring to the sheep to reduce the risk of life-threatening infections. There are kinder, expensive alternatives, focused on slower rearing and farming practices. This is why mulesing-free wool might cost a bit extra.
A natural fibre, wool keeps you warm, is breathable and is biodegradable. It’s also a much more sustainable alternative to knitwear made from synthetic fibres.
