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Red - Merino Wool
Introducing the iconic Gammarelli red merino wool socks in knee-high length only.
Gammarelli's fame stems not only from its status as the tailor to the popes in Rome since 1798 but also from its famous red socks! These socks are mistakenly called the Pope's socks (he wears white ones), while red is the colour of cardinals.
The red of this merino wool is quite subdued, leaning very slightly towards orange (its shade is less bright than the red of cotton lisle socks).
This pair will catch the eye of connoisseurs who will see this original touch as a mark of elegance and refinement. You can match them with your dark professional outfits to create a contrast or with trainers for a casual chic touch!
Knitted in Italy, these socks are made of merino wool, a warm, soft but not too thick wool that allows you to easily slip these socks into even narrow city shoes.
Composition: 80% Wool - 20% Polyamide
Height: Knee-high (below the knee)
Ref "6130202443942"We offer three heights of socks:
1- Knee-High Socks
Height: these socks are quite long, reaching just below the knee.
Advantages: they offer more support and cover the entire shin. Their height is suitable to be worn with suit trousers.
2- Mid-Calf Socks
Height: mid-calf socks are shorter socks that reach the middle of the calf.
Advantages: they are ideal for people who wear tight-fitting trousers.
3- No-Show Socks
Height: these socks are very short, meant to stay hidden inside of the shoe. We offer different models for different shoes.
Advantage: the no-show socks are invisible in the trainers or moccasins but still protect your feet and shoes.
For socks made from vegetal fibres:
Cotton lisle, Cotton & Linen:
- Washing: by hand or in the washing machine, preferably cold (30 or 40° maximum) with a spin cycle between 600 and 1000 rpm).
- Wash the socks inside out and in a wash bag to avoid lint and preserve the colours.
- Tumble dry and ironing: strongly discouraged.
- Drying on a flat surface recommended to preserve the quality of the fibres and the natural shape of the socks.
Cotton Sea Island & Silk :
- Washing: by hand (recommended) or in washing machine (cold 30°, with a spin cycle of 600 rpm maximum).
- Wash the socks inside out and in a wash bag to avoid lint and preserve the colours.
- Tumble dry and ironing: strongly discouraged.
- Drying on a flat surface recommended to preserve the quality of the fibres and the natural shape of the socks.
For socks made of animal fibres:
Wool merinos, cashmere, vicuna, camel hair :
- Washing: by hand (recommended) or in washing machine (cold 30°, with a spin cycle of 600 rpm maximum).
- Wash the socks inside out and in a wash bag to avoid lint and preserve the colours.
- Tumble dry and ironing: strongly discouraged.
- Drying on a flat surface recommended.
N.B.: when washing for the first time, it is advisable not to mix light and dark coloured socks.
