Care instructions for your socks and tights
General Care Guidelines
To maintain the premium quality and longevity of your socks, follow these essential care steps for every pair in our collection:
- Wash inside out: This helps protect the outer fibres and intricate designer patterns from friction and pilling.
- Choose a gentle cycle: Use cold or lukewarm water where the product care label permits. A gentle machine cycle can help preserve elasticity and the soft hand-feel of the fabric.
- Avoid unnecessary high heat: High temperatures can affect natural fibres and elastic components. Follow the product care label and air-dry where recommended.
Material-Specific Care
Sheer & Designer Patterns
Our creative sheer designs are delicate fashion accessories. We recommend hand washing in cool water with a mild detergent. If the individual care label permits machine washing, place the item in a protective mesh laundry bag on a delicate cycle. Handle carefully around sharp objects, jewellery and long nails.
Organic Bamboo & Premium Cotton
Use a mild detergent and follow the individual product care label. Avoid bleach unless specifically permitted. Where stated on the relevant product page, verified bamboo and cotton styles hold OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification; certification is product-specific and does not replace the care instructions for the individual style.
Alpaca Wool
Alpaca is a luxury fibre that benefits from a gentle touch. Follow the care label for the specific product. Where hand washing is recommended, use cool water and a suitable wool detergent, avoid wringing or twisting, and reshape gently before drying flat in the shade.
Sustainable Longevity
Thoughtful care can extend the wearable life of premium socks and hosiery, helping reduce unnecessary replacement. Many Uniq Socks styles are designed in England and selected for long-lasting comfort, distinctive design and considered everyday wear.
For delicate sheers, embellished hosiery and metallic details, see our Special Care Guide. For a step-by-step gentle washing method, read How to Hand Wash Designer Socks.
