Most people, especially college students, have at least one pair of socks that hold such sentimental value to them that a few holes, a worn heel and unraveled yarn won’t even get them thrown away. When they finally are thrown away by a disgusted girlfriend or roommate, people go back to buying the same synthetically-produced cheap socks that use the same energy-consuming manufacturing methods.
But what if you could purchase a pair of socks that had an advanced design so they would rarely ever get holes in them, AND they were made of sustainable and recycled products so they wouldn’t harm the environment? You might just find your new favorite pair in Teko Socks.
What Makes the Socks Green?
You can’t get a quality product without first knowing where the materials came from. The wool that is used, known as EcoMerino Wool, comes from a fifth generation Tasmanian farm called Downie-Dungrove. From the plants to the sheep that eat the plants, everything is pesticide, herbicide and hormone-free, making the wool completely organic.
Other sustainable products used in the socks are:
- Ingeo ‘ Biodegradable fiber made from corn
- Ecopoly ‘ Made from recycled polyester and postindustrial waste
- 100% Organic Cotton ‘ Grown using eco-friendly methods
- Eco-Wash Wool ‘ Shrink-resistant wool made without chlorine
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The Teko Socks Company not only makes sustainable socks, but they also support some great green causes. They purchase energy credits from Renewable Choice Energy to offset 100% of their energy consumption, and they follow the operational practices of Leave No Trace, a non-profit organization that promotes enjoyment of the environment through responsible practices.
It’s nice to see companies going completely green, and in a way that doesn’t diminish the quality of their product or the standards that they represent.
