Helsingin Villasukkatehdas Long Wool Socks

Made with machines made in the 1950’s in a small factory free of mobile phones and other modern nonsense, these wool socks serve the same purpose as they always have: bringing you lots of cozy warmth and comfort.

This model has a long shaft as shown in the image. The size chart refers to the regular model. There are no precise measurements for the long shaft model.

To create the perfect user experience and a long service life, this sock is made with a blend of three different sheep type’s wool, each from New Zealand, and guaranteed mulesing-free. The polyamide component, again, increases durability.

• 70% wool and 30% polyamide
• Reinforced heel and tip
• Hand washing is preferable, but 30°C machine wash is also possible

What does “Helsingin villasukkatehdas” mean, you might ask. That stands for “Helsinki’s wool sock factory”.

Wool is a highly hygroscopic animal fiber - it can absorb up to 30 - 40% of its weight in moisture without feeling wet. As it absorbs water, it releases warmth. Thanks to this and its natural ability to bind in warm air, wool offers an excellent set of characteristics for use especially in cold conditions.