Barents Sock, Oatmeal

Toxome RatingOkay
Wool63%

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About

A thick, cushioned rib-knit boot sock in oatmeal, made in Portugal. The blend is 63% recycled wool with 32% recycled polyamide (nylon) for stretch and wear, plus 5% fiber Finisterre doesn't name.

Materials

63% recycled wool, 32% recycled polyamide, 5% other fibres. Thick cushioned rib knit. Made in Portugal.

What it is made of

Toxome rates the Barents Sock, Oatmeal by Finisterre Okay, 51 out of 100 for wearer health, based on the fiber content the brand states. The Barents Sock, Oatmeal is 63% wool, 32% polyamide, 5% other. Wool is A natural animal fiber that insulates and resists odor; favor untreated. Polyamide is an oil-based plastic fiber that traps heat and sheds microplastics in the wash.

A thick, cushioned rib-knit boot sock in oatmeal, made in Portugal. The blend is 63% recycled wool with 32% recycled polyamide (nylon) for stretch and wear, plus 5% fiber Finisterre doesn't name.

FAQ

What is the Barents Sock, Oatmeal made of?

It is 63% wool, blended with 32% polyamide and 5% other.

Is wool safe to wear?

Wool is A natural animal fiber that insulates and resists odor; favor untreated. Toxome rates every fiber on what it does to the body of the person wearing it, and publishes the reasoning rather than a badge. The score covers the fiber, not the dyes and finishes a mill adds later.

How does Toxome score clothing?

Toxome reads each garment's fiber composition and scores it on what that fiber does to your body, not on a brand's sustainability marketing. A higher score means a cleaner fiber. Composition is taken from what the brand publishes, so the score reflects the label rather than our opinion of it.