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Cashmere gloves and socks how effective are they ?

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Hawkins003 · 21/02/2023 22:53

Basically these items were suggested on a thread about keeping warm, and rather derail that thread, how good are these items vs the cold weather ?

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TomatoSandwiches · 21/02/2023 23:09

Barbour welly socks are great also and much less fragile than the cashmere socks.

TomatoSandwiches · 21/02/2023 23:08

Cashmere bed socks should literally only be worn in bed, otherwise they will wear through, usually at the heel.
They do keep feet very warm though and so so soft.

I have a few pairs of turtle doves, nothing wrong with them but prefer my Bora fingerless wrist warmers, one for outside and one for inside, keeps the chill at bay.

LaviniasBigBloomers · 21/02/2023 23:04

Turtle dove wrist warmers are the best, primarily because you can still do a lot of things when wearing them, and they aren't bulky.

I cannot speak to cashmere socks - I got given a pair as a lovely gift and immediately shrunk them in the wash. I recommend Ugg boots (or Celtic connection) for indoor wear, but they aren't cheap. Mind you, if you strictly only wear them inside they do last for ages so cost per wear is nothing.

Badbudgeter · 21/02/2023 22:58

It is very warming. I was out in a freezing wind but the bits of me covered by cashmere were toasty. I found a lovely vintage cashmere jumper in a charity shop. I’ve worn it nearly every day this winter. Turtle doves wrist warmers are good too.

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 21/02/2023 22:57

Lovely to wear, but the socks shrink when washed unless you are very careful, and even then….
cashmere lining on leather gloves lasts forever and is very effective.

Dixiechickonhols · 21/02/2023 22:56

Love my cashmere turtle doves hand warmers.
I had some cashmere socks but my heels quickly wore through the heel of the sick.

Howtohideasausage · 21/02/2023 22:56

I wear cashmere socks in bed and they work really well.

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Hawkins003 · 21/02/2023 22:55

Much appreciated

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Whataretheodds · 21/02/2023 22:54

Merino is excellent

Whataretheodds · 21/02/2023 22:54

Delightful. But not hardwearing. My toes went through my cashmere socks v quickly.