We've had these socks made by a firm that's managed to resist the tide of cheap imports by virtue of being 'highly' specialised: high quality of both workmanship and materials – so high that they can be left as they are, without synthetic extras.

Appreciated for many years now by outdoor people, these socks are knitted of 50% cotton and 50% wool – ideal mixture, combining warmth, absorbency (without feeling damp!), softness and a pleasant feel. Reinforced heels and toes. Wash at 30°C.

These socks are, indeed, made in the Münsterland region. One company there has not become a victim of cheap imports. The hosiery factory went for “high specialising” in two respects (and in the word’s double meaning): highest quality of processing and selected materials. Notably, the raw materials are all-natural (and kept that way throughout the process chain). As is so often the case in textile production, a park of old machines contributes to the superior quality of the clothes. In this case, it is 1950s circular knitting machines of the Bentley-Komet brand. These machines are able to process materials that today’s devices fail at (linen, for example). Plus, they can distribute different yarns in a different manner over the shape of the hosiery goods: reinforced where the most stress occurs or a different yarn on the hosiery’s inside than on the outside. You won’t find socks so rich in material in better quality anywhere. The socks from the Münsterland come with an excellent fit, of unprecedented comfort, yet they are wear-resistant and durable.