Sunday, October 31, 2010

Bamboo Tasmanis - The Sock

Our hot of the press new Bamboo Socks label
 Big thanks to friend of Mongrel Socks Georgie Fenton of
By George Design
Now we just need to get those babies knitted!

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Bamboo Socks- phew!

Its seems to have taken forever but after much to-ing and fro-ing we have nailed it. Thanks to the help of Baily. A man very good at his job. We have finally settled on a prototype, and in to production they go. Our new Bamboo Socks should arrive by Xmas (fingers crossed xxx). I am so happy with them they are everything we wanted. A thicker terry lined boot sock, with no toe seam and a generous comfort top. A great alternative for the Aussie summer boot wearer. The feel is amazing, soft as silk, so easy to put on.

Bamboo fibre has some great intrinsic qualities. Apart from the eco-friendly nature of the fibre production i.e. it needs no chemicals to grow well, is water miser, and is the fastest growing plant on the planet. It is
Hypoallergenic - good for those of us with sensitive skin
Antibacterial - no more smelly feet
Seam Free - oh so comfortable
Durable - the fibre is incredibly strong
Silky feel - luxurious
Non-restrictive Comfort Top - good for diabetics
Super absorbent - sweat no more
Thermally efficient hollow fibre - warms in the cold, cools in the heat
Thick Full Cushion inner - for comfort

Our first range will be available in 3 colours (more to come) Black, bright Red and Natural.
 We have our lovely and talented friend Georgie Fenton from By George Design working on the labels as I write. I can't wait to see what she comes up with.

One of the most exciting things is enviro/social certicfiation this product allows. It is certified to an internationally recognised standard Free of Harmful Chemicals - Oeko Tex and also BSCI accreditation means the work conditions of the staff producing this product is of an acceptable international social standard. SWEAT SHOP FREE!

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

No pictures

Upload FileUpload FileUpload FileIt has been driving me mad trying to get some pictures uploaded on this blog - doesn't matter what I do it is just not happening. ARGH!
I'd love to post pictures of the range of mercerised cotton socks - they are truly something special.
I'm going to have to do some serious investigating other blog options - particularly hard for a I T illiterate like me.
The labels on the new cotton sock are great. Once again Georgie Fenton from www.bygeorgedesign.com.au has excelled herself. Apart from being a good mate for many years, she is a fantastic graphic designer. So good that we wouldn't be able to afford her. She did so much work for us in our early days designing our pure wool mongrel socks branding, paid in socks and much appreciation. We can't thank her enough for the help she's given our business - hopefully what comes around goes around.

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