Frequently asked questions about washing Gococo socks
Washing and care instructions for your Gococo socks
Your Gococo socks are designed to provide comfort and functionality, whether you are running, hiking, exercising, or wearing them every day. With the right care, they will retain their fit, functional properties, and comfort for a long time.
Here you will find our best advice for washing and care.
Our most important washing tips
🧺 Wash at 40 °C
40 °C is enough to keep your Gococo socks clean and fresh while treating the materials gently.
🚫 Avoid fabric softener
Fabric softener can impair the socks' moisture-wicking properties and cause them to perform less effectively.
🌬️ Air dry when possible
Air drying is gentle on the materials and helps the socks retain their fit and elasticity longer.
🫧 Preferably wash in a laundry bag
A laundry bag protects the socks from unnecessary wear and tear and reduces the risk of pilling from coarser materials, such as terry cloth.
🧦 Turn the socks inside out
Turning the socks inside out before washing provides a gentler wash and helps preserve the quality of the material over time.
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We generally do not recommend washing your Gococo socks at 60°C. Higher temperatures can wear the fibers more and over time affect both fit and elasticity.
For most of our socks, 40°C is perfectly sufficient to wash away dirt and sweat while treating the materials more gently. By washing at a lower temperature, you help the socks retain their comfort and functionality for a long time.
If for hygiene reasons you want an extra effective wash, for example in the case of athlete's foot or strong odor, you can instead use a special detergent that has been developed for hygienic washing at lower temperatures. It is often a gentler alternative than raising the washing temperature.
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Merino wool is a natural material with unique properties. The wool helps regulate temperature, wick away moisture and prevent odors, while feeling soft and comfortable against the skin.
To preserve the wool's natural properties, we recommend washing your merino wool socks at 40°C, avoiding fabric softener and letting them air dry after washing. It is a good idea to wash the socks in a laundry bag and turn them inside out for an extra gentle wash.
With the right care, merino wool retains its softness, comfort and functionality for a long time.
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We recommend letting your Gococo socks air dry after washing.
The high heat in a tumble dryer can affect the elasticity of the materials over time and cause the socks to lose some of their fit. Air drying is a gentler alternative that helps preserve both comfort and functionality.
If you want your socks to last as long as possible, air drying is the best choice.
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No. 37.5® Technology is a permanent part of the material and does not wash out. The technology is not based on any surface treatment but is integrated into the fibers, which means that it continues to work wash after wash.
For optimal longevity, we recommend that you follow the care label and avoid fabric softener, as it can affect the material's ability to effectively wick away moisture.
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We recommend that you do not use fabric softener when washing your Gococo socks. Fabric softener can leave a coating around the fibers and impair the material's ability to wick away moisture. This means the socks cannot perform as well as they were designed to.
If you have accidentally washed your socks with fabric softener, there is no need to worry. The socks are not ruined. Just wash them again without fabric softener, and the residue will be rinsed out of the fibers, restoring the material's functionality.
To preserve the comfort and functionality of the socks, we therefore recommend that you wash them without fabric softener.
Simple wash cords for longer durability
With the right washing routine, your Gococo socks will last longer and retain their properties over time. Wash at 40°C, avoid fabric softener, and preferably let them air dry for the gentlest treatment possible.
If you have any questions about washing or care, you are always welcome to contact us. We are happy to help!