Cape Mohair

[Free: adj 1. Not under the control of another. 2. Unrestricted; not restrained ]

Our Free Range is made from sustainable fibres mohair or bamboo. Bamboo – free and fast growing in sustainable plantations and mohair from our Angoras who wander free in the African Karoo veld.

Both of these fibres have benefits of being super absorbent, naturally antibacterial (with bamboo containing an antibacterial agent called bamboo kun which affords it to be grown without any pesticides). Our Free Range socks are made in mostly neutral colours and make great gifts. The bamboo socks are rolled up and tied with twine with a natural brown swing tag and all packaging is recyclable.

Please see About Bamboo below products

Features and benefits

Anklet style

Antibacterial properties of bamboo

Knitted with elastane for extra stretch

Features and benefits

Knee highs style

Antibacterial properties of bamboo

Knitted with elastane for extra stretch

Features and benefits

Midcalf style with large damasc flower

Antibacterial properties of bamboo

Knitted with elastane for extra stretch

Features and benefits

Midcalf style with small damask flower

Antibacterial properties of bamboo

Knitted with elastane for extra stretch

Features and benefits

Low anklet

Antibacterial properties of bamboo

Knitted with elastane for extra stretch

Features and benefits

Mohair terry cushioning throughout for comfort and moisture absorption from skin

Elastic support band at arch, ankle and top of sock to prevent slippage into gumboot

Insulation from cold

Features and benefits

Mohair thermal properties

Ribbed zones up leg of sock

Anklet style, can be turned over

Packaged rolled up with twine & swing tag

Features and benefits

Extra stretch will fit from newborn to 12 mnths

Natural antibacterial properties of bamboo

Highly absorbent

Supersoft comfort

About Bamboo

Easy to launder
Bamboo clothing is easy to launder in a clothes washer and dryer.

Non-irritating
Because of the smooth and round structure of its fibers, bamboo clothing is soft and non-irritating, even to sensitive skin. Some people with chemical sensitivities can not tolerate bamboo clothing. We are not sure if this intolerance is due to the intrinsic nature of bamboo but it more likely because of other chemicals added or used during the manufacturing and finishing processes of the clothing.

Naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal supposedly because of a bacteriostatis agent unique to bamboo plants called bamboo kun which also helps bamboo resist harboring odors. Kun is also sometimes spelled kunh. The bamboo kun in bamboo fabric stops odor-producing bacteria from growing and spreading in the bamboo cloth allowing bamboo clothing to be more hygienic and to remain fresher smelling.

Bamboo clothing is hypoallergenic

Highly absorbent
Bamboo is highly absorbent and wicks water away from the body 3 to 4 times faster than cotton. In warm, humid and sweaty weather, bamboo clothing helps keep the wearer drier, cooler and more comfortable and doesnt stick to the skin.

Breathable
The structure of bamboo fibers make bamboo fabrics more breathable and thermal regulating than cotton, hemp, wool or synthetic fabrics.

Wash & care

Bamboo clothing is naturally more wrinkle-resistant than cotton, and while it might still require ironing after washing, bamboo fabric can be ironed at a lower temperature than cotton. Shrinkage during washing and drying is minimal at warm temperatures.

Bamboo fibers and fabrics absorb dyes faster and more thoroughly than cotton, modal and viscose with better color clarity. Bamboo fabrics do not need to be mercerized to improve their luster and dye-ability like cotton requires.