Dings and Drying the Blaxnit sox from Sierra Trading Company

[Riverkilt]

Okay, first, have found out why the Blaxnit sox from Sierra Trading Co. are labled "seconds."

So far, have found a hole in the toe of one, like where it wasn't all caught in the toe seam at the factory. About half the size of a dime. Just sewed it up.

Another is a LOT tighter than its mates, probably a mis-sizing, but serviceable.

And then a grease spot on the front of a gold sock. Soaked it in shout and it came out in the wash.

Some of the olive drab sox seem to have some grey yarn in them. Have colored the spots with an olive drab Sharpie and they're not noticeable.

So, they really are seconds and may take some minor repairs.

ALSO, have followed the recommendations on my Scottish kilt hose and put them in the dryer after washing to sort of tighten them up.

The instructions on the Blaxnit South African sox say to hang them dry, which I've been doing. But I'm tempted to try drying them in the dryer to see what happens. Anyone risked that yet? Any results to report?

Thanks,

Ron

[Owl of Oban]

Got a couple pairs in the wash, they're big on me so I risk nothing by drying them. I'll let ya know.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Hey Ron, washed and dried mine a few times already and seen no changes. Still long enough to keep the knees plenty warm if not rolled over!

[Sindarius]

Hey Ron, washed and dried mine a few times already and seen no changes. Still long enough to keep the knees plenty warm if not rolled over!

I'll second that. I've dried mine in the machine twice thus far. No worrries, just toss em in. Discovered Thusday why the mine were "seconds" when I found a pencil sized hole in the bottom of one. Still worth the money paid however and pretty sharp looking socks for kilting if I may say so.