Perfect wool socks: Merino wool or Alpaca wool?
Whether it's a relaxing evening at home or an adventure in nature, the right socks will keep you warm for every moment. Which suits you better – the affordable price and easy accessibility of merino wool or the luxurious softness, exceptional insulation and genuine ecology of alpaca wool?
Ruukkin Kehräämö's alpaca wool socks stand out due to their comfort, excellent thermal insulation, lightness and sustainability. Alpaca socks are perfect for cold, hot and/or humid weather, and are also suitable for sensitive skin.
Ruukkin Kehräämö's alpaca wool socks are made from 80% Superfine alpaca fiber, with 20% synthetic fiber added to improve durability. This gives our alpaca wool socks excellent properties that our customers praise. Despite their admitted thickness, they fit into any shoe, even rubber boots, without leaking. Here are the biggest differences between the most popular merino wool socks and Ruukkin Kehräämö's alpaca socks:
1. Softness
Alpaca wool is softer than merino wool fibers, making it one of the most luxurious wool qualities on the market. The softness increases the finer the fiber structure and the more animal fiber is used in the socks.
2. Non-extortion
Our alpaca wool socks are designed and made from soft terry knit. The elastic is not tight and our socks are also suitable for feet that swell easily. Our socks do not cause mechanical irritation and are a perfect choice for long hikes, where water blisters can easily form on your feet.
Our long knee-length alpaca socks are made according to the model of a demanding riding sock. They do not leak and are suitable for all kinds of hobbies, but also as dress socks.
3. Thermoregularity
Alpaca wool has better thermal insulation properties than merino wool, which is due to the structure of the alpaca fiber. The air pockets between the fibers keep your feet warm/cool and dry.
4. Water and dirt repellency
Alpaca wool naturally repels water and dirt. Ruukkin Kehräämö's alpaca socks feel warm even when wet, as the air pockets insulate regardless of the conditions.
5. Odor resistance and antibacterial properties
Alpaca wool repels odors and bacteria. Due to its water and dirt repellency, as well as its antibacterial and odor-free nature, our alpaca socks rarely need washing. As incredible as it may seem, alpaca socks feel clean even after several days of hiking.
6. Hypoallergenicity
Unlike sheep's wool, alpaca wool does not contain fat, or lanolin.
7. Weight
Alpaca wool is lighter than merino wool, so alpaca socks are a great choice for hikers and backpackers.
Although the advantage of merino socks is their low price and availability, when choosing wool socks, it is worth considering the price-quality ratio. Ruukkin Kehräämö's alpaca socks offer the best price-quality ratio. As you can see from our customer reviews.
