Too bad... There comes a time when your socks are full of holes and they disappear into the trash. Some people wait a long time, while others don't mind throwing away their beloved socks. From now on, you don't always have to throw away your old socks. These tips will give your old socks a second life. Here are our special, simple and fun ideas on what to do with your old socks.

When to throw away your socks?

But first… Why do I sometimes have to throw away my socks so quickly? The most important points for the quality of a sock are the material, the material and the material. In combination with the sock, choose good breathable shoes, this will reduce friction and make your socks last longer. Ensure proper foot care, sharp and long toenails or calluses can cause extra wear. Choose hiking socks for a long walk. Let the sock dry naturally after washing, do not throw them in the dryer. If you do throw them away, do one of the following activities with them:

What to do with old socks?

As a creative purpose, you can use your old socks to save energy. To tie in with the theme of sustainability, we came across a really nice solution. You may remember this from when you used to visit grandpa and grandma. They had a fake snake, dog or cat behind the door as a doormat. You can also make the nicest doormats from old socks with which you can easily reduce the loss of heat and draught in the rooms.

Alternatively, you can also make something else from these animals, namely sock toys. Instead of throwing away socks, you transform old pairs of socks into sharks, crocodiles, dogs, cats, piglets to cool monsters. On Pinterest we came across a lot of them, from cute creations to cool monsters. For the finishing touch of your toy, you can use old beads or buttons as eyes. If you don't have the materials at home, hobby shops and web shops often sell bags with beads or buttons in all kinds of colors. This way you can finish the sock toy completely!

If you still decide to throw your socks away after reading our creative tips, always throw your socks in a clothing bin and not in the bulky waste. This way your socks can be recycled and still get a second life.

How do you prevent yourself from having to throw away your new socks too soon?

We don't pay much attention to socks, but buy good quality. In addition to the material that can provide a nice comfort, it also helps with daily use such as ankle socks that do not sag. In this case, it is a wise choice to go for SOLIT socks , these sometimes last a year! Are you convinced that high socks with colors and drawings suit you best? Then take a look at www.moodsocks.nl to order your favorite socks.

Are you curious now with which socks you can make these creative ideas a reality? Also take a look at Lokita for more inspiration:

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