What a pity… There comes a time when your socks are full of holes and end up in the trash. Some wait a long time before throwing them away, while others have no problem discarding their beloved socks. From now on, you don’t always have to throw away your old socks. With these tips, your old socks get a second life. Here are our special, simple, and fun ideas on what to do with your old socks.
When should you throw away your socks?
But first… Why do I sometimes have to throw away my socks so quickly? The main factors in the quality of a sock are the material, the material, and the material. So choose good breathable shoes to go with your socks; this reduces friction and makes your socks last longer. Take proper care of your feet; sharp and long toenails or calluses can cause extra wear. For a long walk, choose walking socks. After washing, let the socks dry naturally; do not put them in the dryer. If you do decide to throw them away, try one of the following activities with them:
What to do with old socks?
For creative purposes, you can use your old socks to save energy. To tie in with the theme of sustainability, we came across a very nice solution. Maybe you remember this from when you visited your grandparents. They had a fake snake, dog, or cat behind the door as a doorstop. You can also make the nicest doorstops from old socks to easily reduce heat loss and drafts in rooms.
Alternatively, you can make something else from these animals, namely sock cuddly toys. Instead of throwing socks away, turn your old pairs into sharks, crocodiles, dogs, cats, piglets, or tough monsters. On Pinterest we found many, from cute creations to fierce monsters. For the finishing touch on your cuddly toy, you can use old beads or buttons as eyes. If you don’t have the materials at home, hobby shops and webshops often sell small bags of beads or buttons in all sorts of colors. This way you complete the sock cuddly toy perfectly!
If after reading our creative tips you still choose to throw your socks away, always put your socks in a clothing collection bin and not in the bulky waste. This way your socks can be recycled and still get a second life.
How to prevent having to throw away your new socks quickly again?
We don’t often pay attention to socks, but buy good quality. Besides the material that can offer pleasant comfort, it also helps with daily use, such as ankle socks that don’t slip down. In this case, it is a wise choice to go for SOLIT socks, which sometimes last up to a year! Are you convinced that high socks with colors and patterns suit you best? Then take a look at www.moodsocks.nl to order your favorite socks.
Are you now curious about which socks you can use to make these creative ideas come true? Also take a look at Lokita for more inspiration:
Keep it up.
