How To Care Socks

Should I hand-wash or machine-wash socks?
What detergent should I use to wash cotton socks?
How to make my stiff socks soft again?

Socks bring warmth and protection to our feet.
If you would like to prolong their lifespan,
they need more care from you.
Please do follow the instructions for washing socks.

Tips and Instructions

No matter what sock designs you have, if they get stained, dirts, wash them as soon as possible.

  • Hand Wash & Machine Wash Gently
  • Separately Wash after Every USe
  • Cold or Warm Water
  • Use Standard Detergent or Soap
  • Soak for Several Minutes
  • Dry in Open Air or Dryer
  • Keep Socks in Pairs
  • Do Not Bleach Colorful Socks
  • Do Not Use Strong Settings
  • Do Not Use Hot Water
  • Do Not Give Socks to Pets
  • Do Not Over Stretch Socks
  • Do Not Twist Wet Socks
  • Avoid Washing with Large Garments

How To Hand Wash Socks At Home

Step-by-Step Instructions

Handwashing is always the simplest and safest to wash socks.

1. Sort the laundry

Wash different colors separately. Sharp objects like zipper or buttons, will ruin your socks.

2. Fill a basin with cold or warm water

Wash socks in cold or warm water. Hot water may shrink or fade the socks. 

3. Add detergent or stain remover

Add a few drops of mild detergent or stain remover into the basin.

4. Soak socks for 10 minutes

Soak the socks for 10 minutes, especially when the socks are smelly or heavily stained.

5. Swish the socks around in the water

Take socks and gently plunge them up and down in the water to move the water through the fabric and wash out any dirt or residue. 

6. Flip socks inside out & rinse completely

Flip the socks inside out and rinse them under the clean water till it’s clear, and all the detergent soap suds have been washed out.

7. Hang dry or tumble dry

Clip the socks in the open air. Or tumble dry with low heat..

8. Keep the socks pairs

Always match your socks in pairs and keep them organized in a container.

How To Wash Socks In A Washing Machine

Step-by-Step Instructions

For those without the time, patience, or just physically unable to hand-wash socks, our products can withstand machine washing as well. Of course, there are a few tips to minimize the risk of damaging socks.

1. Sort the laundry

Wash different colors separately. Sharp objects like zipper or buttons, will ruin your socks.

2. Put socks in mesh bag

Turn socks inside out. Put socks in a mesh laundry bag. This will prevent socks from missing.

3. Add detergent or stain remover

Add a few drops of mild detergent or stain remover into the basin.

4. Soak very dirty socks

Soak dirty socks for 10 minutes in cold/ warm water. Hot water may shrink or fade the socks.

5. Gentle mode

Machine wash socks on gentle cycle. Strong mode will overstretch socks.

6. Shorten spin time

Powerful spinning can overstretch socks and shorten their lifespan.

7. Hang dry or tumble dry

Turn the right side out. Clip socks on the clothes rack. Or tumble dry with low heat.

8. Keep the socks in pairs

Always match your socks in pairs and keep them organized in a container.