You've probably agonized over your jeans, your outerwear, maybe even your underwear. But socks? They get grabbed from a multipack without a second thought, worn until they hole out, then tossed. Given that the average person burns through dozens of pairs a year, that's a lot of synthetic fiber heading to landfill — because most conventional socks are a polyester-elastane blend that won't biodegrade in your lifetime.
Your Sock Drawer Deserves Better: Organic Fabrics That Actually Deliver
Socks are the most replaced item in most wardrobes — and usually the least considered. Here's why the fiber content on that tiny label matters more than you'd think.
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