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Violet - Merino Wool
These purple knee-high socks are made of merino wool (80%) and nylon (20%) and are produced by Gammarelli, who has served as tailors to the Papacy since 1798. The perfect pair for a mild winter's day.
While Gammarelli are perhaps best known for their red socks, there’s plenty of history in their purple socks too. These purple socks are made for the bishops, who are dressed head to toe in this special shade of purple. This bright colour will add a delicate touch of style and originality to your darker outfits (black, navy blue, grey).
Knitted in Italy, these socks are woven from merino wool. Gammarelli’s merino wool is a particularly fine but warm, soft wool, perfect for mild winter days. Thanks to their thinness, these socks can easily be slipped into street shoes without your feet feeling too cramped.
You will love these socks because of their finishing touches; reinforced at the toe and heel, these seamless socks have been remeshed stitch by stitch for extra comfort and a smooth finish.
This model is only available in a knee-high length.
Composition: 80% Merino wool - 20% Nylon
Height: Knee-high (below the knee)
Ref "6132734460070"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.
