• Sock Wash 4L
  • Sock Wash 4L
  • Sock Wash 4L
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Yarn Food

Sock Wash 4L

£99.99
£99.99
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Trade-size specialist care for wool, merino and other natural-fibre socks.

Yarn Food Sock Wash 4L is designed primarily for indie dyers, sock-yarn businesses and professional fibre users who need a reliable, fibre-specific wash in a larger format.

Its low-foam, no-rinse formula is designed for wool, merino and other animal-fibre socks and sock yarns. Added lanolin helps condition fibres and maintain their naturally soft, supple feel, while tea tree oil gives the wash its crisp, fresh fragrance.

The 4-litre size is also a practical choice for textile studios, workshops, retreats, sock makers and other high-use environments where wool and natural-fibre socks are washed or finished regularly.

1. WHY YARN FOOD?

MADE FOR INDIE DYERS & PROFESSIONAL FIBRE CARE
Designed for regular use when washing, finishing or preparing larger quantities of sock yarn and natural-fibre socks.

MADE FOR HARDWORKING NATURAL FIBRES
Specialist care for wool, merino and other animal fibres used in socks and sock yarns.

WITH LANOLIN FOR SOFTNESS
Lanolin helps condition animal fibres and maintain their naturally soft, supple feel.

IDEAL FOR POST-DYE FINISHING
A practical choice for washing and finishing sock yarn after dyeing, helping leave fibres clean, conditioned and ready for drying and preparation.

NO REPEATED RINSING REQUIRED
Sock Wash uses surfactants that loosen dirt and residues from the fibres and suspend them in the wash water. When the fibres are removed, the loosened material stays in the water rather than settling back into them. Because the formula is low-foaming, repeated rinsing isn’t needed.

This can help simplify the finishing process while reducing unnecessary handling of wet fibres.

TRADE-SIZE VALUE
The 4-litre format offers better value for frequent users, reduces the need for repeated small-bottle purchases and keeps an essential studio product readily to hand.

BEYOND THE DYE STUDIO
Also suited to textile studios, workshops, retreats, sock makers and other environments where natural-fibre socks and sock yarns are washed regularly.
2. FRAGRANCE

A crisp tea tree fragrance designed to leave wool, merino and other natural fibres smelling clean and fresh.
3. HOW TO USE
  • For hand washing or finishing, use 5–10 ml per 5 litres of cold to tepid water.
  • Use 5 ml for soft water.
  • Use 10 ml for hard water.
  • Submerge the fibres or socks and leave to soak for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Gently remove from the wash water and press out excess moisture without wringing or excessive agitation.
  • There is no need for repeated rinsing.
  • Always follow the yarn, fibre or garment manufacturer’s care instructions and your own dyeing or finishing process where applicable.
4. INGREDIENTS

2–10% anionic surfactants; <5% non-ionic surfactants; <5% amphoteric surfactants; lanolin; parfum; Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil; phenoxyethanol; potassium sorbate.
5. SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning: Causes serious eye irritation.

Contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil. May produce an allergic reaction. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

6. GOOD TO KNOW
  • 4-litre trade-size Sock Wash
  • Designed primarily for indie dyers, sock-yarn businesses and professional fibre users
  • Suitable for wool, merino and other animal fibres
  • Designed for sock yarns and natural-fibre socks
  • With lanolin for fibre care and softness
  • Ideal for post-dye washing and finishing
  • Low-foam, no-rinse formula
  • Suitable for studios, workshops, retreats and other high-use environments
  • Better value for frequent users
  • Crisp tea tree fragrance
  • Made in the UK
    Sock Wash 4L
    Sock Wash 4L
    Sock Wash 4L

    • MADE FOR INDIE DYERS

      A specialist trade-size wash for sock yarn, post-dye finishing and regular studio use.

    • WITH LANOLIN FOR SOFTNESS

      Helps condition wool, merino and other animal fibres and maintain their naturally soft, supple feel.

    • TRADE-SIZE VALUE

      Four litres of specialist sock and fibre care for frequent professional or high-volume use.

    • NO-RINSE EASE

      Low-foam care simplifies the washing and finishing process without repeated rinsing.

    FAQs

    Why does the water look darker after soaking my knit socks?

    Please always test your yarns for colourfastness before washing. The natural cleaning agents in the formula will gently remove grime and dirt from your garment, which will be visible in the basin when you remove your item from the water. For very soiled socks, you can repeat the soaking process twice, or until satisfied with the outcome.

    CAN I SOAK MY SOCKS FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES?

    In most cases it is safe to soak your socks for longer than 20 minutes, however, we always recommend checking the care information of the yarn you’ve used and special requirements.

    Can I use YarnFood in the washing machine?

    Yes, you can use Yarn Food in the washing machine on a wool or delicate cycle. Add 15 ml, or 9 pumps, either directly into the machine or into the detergent drawer. Your garments will still be cleaned and fed, but some of the nourishment may be washed out in the rinsing process, which is why
    the hand-wash and soak option is the preferred method for Yarn Food.

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