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Cellulose + Seaweed + Silver = SeaCell® Active
Entwined with the thread of New Zealand merino yarn is SeaCell ® Active an innovative, cellulose and seaweed-based fibre with extensive applications for medical textiles and situations where hygiene and cleanliness are important. |
SeaCell® Active is the main component in the Paladin LifeSock. While the merino fibres are working to insulate the foot, the soft and highly absorbent SeaCell fibres also act to regulate moisture and hydrate the skin. Together these two complimentary fibres provide an optimal local environment and maintain a delicate moisture balance far more effectively than that created by synthetic substitutes.
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Thermastat by Du Pont, is a revolutionary concept in advanced thermal wear, a true breakthrough in advanced thermal comfort control. |
Thermastat is scientifically engineered to react to changing body conditions, maintaining the optimum level of warmth and comfort during a range of activity levels, even in the coldest most demanding environments.
Compared to the leading thermal wear fabrics, thermostat is 23% warmer, it also wicks moisture away from the skin up to 40% faster and transporting vapors through the fabric 30% more effectively.
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Coolmax can comfortably keep your feet dry by ensuring rapid sweat evaporation and enable us to stay cool due to better perm ability and thus better evaporation of body heat. |
Isolwool® is a wool/polypropylene blended yarn.
It offers some of the highest thermal protection, high abrasion resistance, high dimensional stability, has very good colour fastness and long durability properties and is soft and odourless.
- Improves dimensional stability, reducing the risk of washing shrinkage of socks. Also this property grows by increasing the percentage of PP.
- Prevents wool from felting and keeps a soft handle during use.
- Thanks to its very low specific gravity it allows the production of light and voluminous fabrics.
- Allows producing odourless garments, contrary to other blends wool/synthetics fibres.
- Improves colour fastness.
- Is sanitised offering additional built in antimicrobial protection
- Makes washing and drying easier.
- Thanks to its properties Isolwool® is ideal for sports and fine knitted socks.
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Our Merino growers do things differently. The unique alpine environment in which Merino thrive is renowned for producing exceptionally high quality merino fibre, superior in its whiteness, softness, strength and durability.
Merino is a complex keratin protein-based fibre that shares a close compatibility with human skin, nails and hair. This makes merino fibre a natural, harmonious choice when selecting hosiery to wear next to your skin and provide protection for the foot. |
The Wearer Advantages
The yarn selected for The New Zealand Sock Company is Merino wool, chosen for its remarkable natural ability to effectively manage both temperature and moisture.
Temperature is regulated by the natural crimp and resilience of merino fibres which trap pockets of air, providing insulation and ensuring that the socks are comfortable to wear in all seasons. Put simply your feet will feel warmer in colder climates and cooler in warmer conditions.
Moisture is managed by the way the fine, soft merino fibres are able to repel liquid moisture and to absorb and transfer moisture vapour between the foot and the sock, preventing the feeling of dampness and discomfort. Your socks won’t get smelly because odour-producing bacteria can not flourish easily in this environment. You are also less likely to experience the friction, rubbing and blistering that can occur if excessive fluid accumulates on the skin.
By retaining the moisture and naturally occurring oils that are produced when the skin sweats, the merino fibres also assist in nourishing the skin, keeping it supple and flexible and helping to prevent cracking or splitting.
Merino Promises:
- A natural, healthy alternative to synthetic fibres
- Superior softness and comfort
- Warmth without weight
- Odour resistance
- An ability to breathe
- Temperature and moisture management
- Strength and durability
- Extra resilience for impact protection
For more scientific proof on the benfits of merino wool click here.
Possum
Possums roam wild in New Zealand and are pests. They cause ecological harm by destroying native bush. There is a strong eradication programme in New Zeland to keep the numbers of these pests down.
On the upside their fur is valued highly due to its hollow fibre that traps air and provides warmth.
The New Zealand Sock Company uses possum fur combined with angora and merino wool to create our luxurious possum socks. Whilst not as long wearing as our other styles they provide the sensational feeling of luxury making then a popular sock.
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