Wyld Sock yarn

40% Pihepe
30% Merino
20% Possum
10% Nylon

Technical Information

Wyld socks were originally knitted with our standard yarn. It became apparent we required extra strength to add durability and support to our socks.

After working with Dave at Comfort Socks we came up with the perfect sock yarn. Nylon was added throughout the entire blend as well as in the reinforced areas.

The critical pieces to understand about our wool is its helical crimp, curvature, variation in fibre diameter and naturally smooth scales.

All these crucial factors make our wool the lightest.

Close up of Pihepe fibres showing helical crimp, variation, and smooth scales

Pihepe Fibre Traits

1- Helical Crimp.

This image shows the high curvature and helical crimp. It traps air and creates warmth without weight.

2- Variation in diameter and twist.

This image shows the irregular shape, thickness, and twist of the fibres.

3- Smooth scales.

This image shows naturally smooth scales of the fibre, which provides comfort and allows gentle entanglement of other fibres.

Our Uniqueness

We grow Pihepe wool as nature intended, with the optimum amount of wool for the sheep to thrive. We value natural quality, created through Natural Selection over maximizing fleece weight and fibre traits designed for fast, low cost production. Below is an image of a variety of fibres as they appear under a microscope. Note the differences between a Pihepe fibre and coarse wool, fine wool, alpaca and cashmere.
Unshrinkable

Wyld Casual sock knit is impossible to shrink. The fibre holds its shape no matter how hot it is washed or dried.
The knit of the boot socks allows for a little shrinkage if hot-washed and dried. The fibre felts up for ultimate comfort.
The cosiest socks you'll ever wear

The high curvature of these soft, spring-like fibres allow for stretching and returning to their original state (known as fibre memory).
Amazingly this fibre enables socks to mould to your feet. The more you wear the cosier you feel.
These will be the cosiest socks you’ve ever worn!

Thermal Regulation

This wool is about thermal comfort. It's high curvature creates Softloft™. The lightweight gentle entanglement of fibres is able to trap air in cool conditions and permits airflow in warm conditions. It's an air vent and an insulator all at the same time!
Odour free

With only minimal amounts of nylon, the blend is high in natural fibres. This enables socks to be worn for multiple days without washing with no odour to socks or feet.
Sensory Addiction

Wyld Cosywear creates a new appreciation of comfort that stretches the boundaries of wool and how you wear it.
Become blissfully unaware of what you are wearing whilst feeling just right.