Super Bulky Hose

**JS Sanders** · 13th March 08, 10:28 AM

I've had a pair of those from Higgins. It didn't take terribly long to wear out the acrylic yarn.

And the weave on the bottom foot portion was done a bit wide, so I had to wear running socks so they'd be comfortable. Standing in them for a few hours was unpleasant w/o the socks.

I don't believe acrylic will accept many, if any dyes.

I've stuck with wool hosiery ever since.

Slainte,
steve

**BoldHighlander** · 13th March 08, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by JS Sanders

I've had a pair of those from Higgins. It didn't take terribly long to wear out the acrylic yarn.

And the weave on the foot portion was done a bit wide, so I had to wear running socks so they'd be comfortable.

I don't believe acrylic will accept many, if any dyes.

I've stuck with wool hosiery ever since.

Slainte,
steve

Thanks Steve, that's the kind of feedback I'm looking for. I appreciate it

Now the question about finding something similar in wool /wool-blend remains

**cavscout** · 13th March 08, 11:06 AM

I've been really happy with my Pipers hose. They are 70% wool and 30% nylon. They don't have any cabling but they have a nice textured cuff at the top and the leg is very thick. They are worth a look.