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Our Merino wool city socks for men and women guarantee long-lasting comfort. Made in France, they are ideal for city wear and daily use.
Our wool socks are designed to keep your feet at the right temperature: Whether at work or during your daily commutes, they will provide you with softness and comfort. They are true allies with their thermoregulating properties, helping to regulate excess temperatures.
Stay protected from both heat and cold with our Made in France wool socks. Your daily life will be more enjoyable with our city socks for men and women: Quality wool helps keep you warm during the winter!
A growing number of athletes and outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the qualities of Merino wool socks, especially for daily city wear.
What is the origin of Merino wool?
Merino wool comes from a specific breed of sheep - the Merino sheep - found today in Australia, New Zealand, South America, and South Africa. Merino sheep wool is of superior quality because it consists of light and fine fibers (twice as thin as fibers from other sheep breeds) and can withstand extreme temperature variations. All the yarns we use to make our socks are Merino wool, which is why all our models are particularly comfortable.
The 5 main properties of Merino wool.
Merino wool protects from the cold
Merino wool fibers are layered in multiple layers that trap air between them. Since air is a good insulator, these air pockets retain body heat. Rather than talking about warm socks, we refer to Merino wool socks as thermoregulating.
But also provides warmth!
Wool can absorb up to 33% of its own weight in moisture. Sweat or skin moisture can thus be stored in the wool fibers. The warm air then promotes the evaporation of moisture to the outside. This process leaves a cooling sensation on the skin. Contrary to popular belief, Merino wool is perfectly suited for high temperatures. It is worth noting that the higher the wool content, the better the moisture wicking.
Merino wool does not produce unpleasant odors
The presence of bacteria that break down sweat causes unpleasant odors. Unlike synthetic fibers, Merino wool fibers have a scaly surface that prevents bacteria from settling.
Merino wool does not itch
The thickness of a Merino wool fiber (between 16 and 24 microns) is below the threshold of human sensitivity. Therefore, Merino wool is soft to the touch and does not itch at all.
Merino wool is 100% renewable and biodegradable
Mulesing
Some sheep farmers still practice the cruel and painful process of mulesing, which involves injuring animals to prevent fly larvae infestation. At Monnet, we guarantee that all the Merino wool we use comes from farmers who do not practice mulesing.