How to Wash Merino Wool Socks

Do Merino wool socks shrink?

They certainly can, but ours won't if you treat them right! We preshrink our materials to reduce the likelihood of further shrinkage, and Merino wool is more shrink-resistant than regular wool. However, like any premium fabric, it deserves a little extra care for optimal performance. We recommend washing them in cold water, inside out, and hanging them or laying them flat to dry—this helps maintain their shape, softness, and fit. Tossing them in a hot dryer might cause some shrinkage, so skip the heat and they’ll stay looking (and feeling) fresh for the long run. 

Recommended Care

First, it is important to know that you do not need to wash them after every wear! Many of our customers will wear our socks several times between washes. Just hang them inside out next to your shoes at night, and find them dry & fresh the next morning!

• Machine wash cold or warm on gentle cycle
• Hang to air dry
• You can tumble dry on low heat, but some shrinkage may occur - however, they typically stretch back out when you wear them again.
• Do not dry clean
• Do not iron
• Do not bleach

Note that in our own tests the shrinkage is pretty minimal even after a dryer cycle, and the sock will pretty much stretch back to size after you pull them on again (kind of like a good pair of jeans; always tighter fresh out of the dryer!) So don't stress too much if you forget to separate them out from the rest of the laundry!