Dear friends,
Continued from part 2, Elevating Traditional Wool Socks with Mohair.
We’ve walked through centuries of wool sock history - from itchy wool and garters, to nylon and spandex, to the luxurious addition of mohair. But the story doesn’t end with just a sock.
It continues in how those mohair socks start in north Idaho, how the yarn is spun, and then transformed into something that hugs your feet in time honored luxury.
At Caprine, every pair of socks carries a story. It begins in the summer sun with our Angora goats grazing peacefully on our Idaho ranch.
It travels through shearing, careful sorting, and the skilled hands of family-run mills spinning and knitting the yarn.
It ends with you slipping on a soft, warm, comfy sock and feeling the difference of thoughtful, ethical, and small-batch production.
This is what makes Caprine different. It’s not just about a sock, it’s about connection: to the land, to animals raised with care, and to the people who make and wear our products.
It’s about valuing quality over speed, ethics over cheap labor, and sustainability over waste.
Every time you choose Caprine, you’re keeping American mills humming, supporting a family business, and preserving a legacy of natural fibers and skilled craft.
So as we enjoy our socks this season, let’s remember the journey - from Angora goats in the Ottoman Empire, to Idaho pastures, to your feet and home.
You’re not just wearing a sock. You’re wearing history and a little bit of luxury. And together, we keep this story alive, one cozy, beautiful step at a time.
Angela