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Everyday Socks WELCOME Dear Customer Welcome to the first Arbon Socks catalogue since we took over John Arbon s sock business back in February. John continues to spin lovely yarns for me and helps with new sock developments whilst Juliet provides her experience in planning sock production. Thank you to both! Our focus is still on producing luxury, British-made socks from alpaca and wool as we think natural fibres are better for feet and kinder on the environment. This year s catalogue is organised by type of sock, starting with Everyday socks, followed by Bed socks, Walking socks and Outdoors socks. In this catalogue, you will see the familiar alpaca and wool socks produced by John & Juliet, with a few new colours introduced. We have lots of new socks in the pipeline, but unfortunately, not in time before going to print. Please check the website for new products or sign up to our email newsletter for occasional updates. ALPACA STRIPY Stylish, hard-wearing stripy alpaca socks for everyday wear. Ankle length with plain ribbed cuff and toe. 16.00 per pair 75% Alpaca 25% Nylon Small 4-7, Medium 8-10, Large 11-13 The photographs have been taken around Ambleside in the Lake District. Now we no longer farm, we are planning to move from Town End sometime in 2019, so this may well be our farewell to the Lakes. Kim KIM KEARNEY Proud to support Grey / Dusky Pink Grey / Brown / Moss Brown / / Grey Royal / Burnt Orange? Peacock / Moss / Sky Blue Peacock / Sky
Everyday Socks ALPACA DRESS ALPACA LOOSE top YORKSHIRE PLAIN PENCIL STRIPE Designed for everyday wear, soft and comfy, lightweight alpaca socks. 15.00 per pair. 55% Alpaca, 45% Nylon Comfortable, non-elastic top, loosefitting, alpaca socks with extra ribbing to enhance self-support qualities. 15.00 per pair. 60% Alpaca, 40% Nylon Comfortable and cosy everyday socks knitted from British alpaca and local Blue Faced Leicester wool. 12.00 per pair. Buy 3 or more pairs for 9.50 per pair. 72% Wool, 9% Alpaca, 9% Nylon Knitted from a very fine wool which we source from the EU, these all-season dress socks are equally at home with a suit or a pair of jeans. 12.00 per pair. Buy 3 or more pairs for 9.50 per pair. 60% Wool, 40% Nylon Royal Blue Sage Green Royal Blue Dark Green Soft Olive Charcoal Navy Aubergine / Mid Grey / Arsenic Mid Grey / Aubergine / Mid Grey Aubergine / Arsenic Dark Green / Ecru
Bed Socks EXMOOR Warm, comfy, loose-topped socks for everyday wear. Knitted with yarn spun by John Arbon from local Exmoor sheep. 12.00 per pair. Buy 3 pairs in any size (our choice of colourways) for 27.50 60% Exmoor Blueface wool 25% British wool 15% Nylon Small 4-7, Medium 8-10, Large 11-13 NATURAL BED Marvellous insulator when in bed or lounging about the home. Knitted from super soft alpaca and Falklands Merino wool, with no nylon. 18.00 per pair. 70% Alpaca, 30% Organic Falkland Merino wool PASTEL BED Soft, cosy and luxurious, loose-fitting alpaca bed socks in dyed, pastel shades, designed to be a marvellous insulator during sleep or lounging about the house. 18.00 per pair. 70% Alpaca, 30% Organic Falkland Merino wool Small 4-7, Medium 8-10 Aqua / Salmon Mustard / Aqua Indigo / Mustard Aubergine / Jade Salmon / Indigo Jade / Aqua Fawn / / Fawn Raspberry / / Raspberry Gooseberry/ Blueberry / / Blueberry Myrtleberry / / Gooseberry / Myrtleberry
Walking Socks Walking Socks STANBURY WALKER Exmoor wool walking sock traditional, cushion sole, sturdy walking socks in made in the UK from the fleeces of the North Devon Exmoor Blueface sheep and named after the local Lynton farmer, John Stanbury, who breeds the very sheep that supply the wool. 17.25 per pair. 60% Exmoor Blueface wool 25% British wool 15% nylon Small 4-7, Medium 8-10, Large 11-13 TERRY LOOP Great thermal insulators, alpaca and wool socks specifically designed to be very warm and hard-wearing. Terry loop construction through-out the sock for extra comfort. 17.00 per pair. 42% alpaca, 29% British wool, 29% nylon ALPACA WALKING Hard wearing, yet very soft, with a thick cushioned sole, wide rib leg and ribbed cuff. 19.50 per pair. 75% alpaca, 25% nylon Foreland / Embelle Green Lee Bay Blue / Foreland Embelle Green / Lee Bay Blue Silver Grey / / Petrol Blue Petrol Blue / Fern Green Fern Green / Terracotta Terracotta / Petrol Blue / Ecru Brown / Ecru / Ecru Sage / Ecru Royal / Ecru Navy Dark Green
Outdoor Socks We use natural fibres in our socks as we believe they are more comfortable and warmer on your feet than man-made fibres. Apart from the bed socks, we also add a proportion of nylon. This improves fit and provides additional durability. Our socks are all knitted in the UK by two family businesses in the Midlands. We source the wool, alpaca and yarn in the UK and Falkland Islands where possible, using breeds such as Blue Faced Leicester and its different crosses, as well as British alpaca. For some of our socks we buy the fleeces directly from farmers and take it all the way through to spinning, dyeing and knitting. Sock Care - The safest way to wash our socks is by hand without wringing or rubbing, drying flat away from direct heat. Washing machines vary considerably, so although I successfully wash my socks on a Wool cycle with a small amount of detergent, I cannot guarantee good results in your machine. Do not tumble-dry the socks unless you want to then donate them to small children. ALPACA country Knee length, patterned turn-over top socks. Ideal for country pursuits. 27.00 per pair. 85% Alpaca, 15% Nylon Dark Green WOOL WELLY BOOT Also known as the Sea Boot Sock, these are knee length, turn-over top socks in natural, un-dyed wool. 12.50 per pair. 80% wool, 20% Nylon Natural Parchmnet Arbon Sock Size UK Sock Size EU Sock Size Foot Length (cm) Small 4 37 22.9 5 38 23.7 6 39 24.6 7 41 25.4 Medium 8 42 26.3 9 43 27.2 10 45 28 Large 11 46 28.9 12 47 29.2 13 48 30.6 Ordering - You may order online, over the phone or by post. We also attend craft fairs around the country please look on the website for details. Returns - You may return products for exchange or refund, within 28 days of receiving your order. Please contact us if you need any help or refer to our website for more information and to confirm our address. Privacy - If you no longer wish to receive our catalogue, please call or contact us via the website and we will remove you from our mailing list. To see our privacy policy, please go to our website.
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