SealSkinz WORSTEAD Waterproof Cold Weather Knee Socks

The WORSTEAD Waterproof Cold Weather Knee Socks by SEALSKINZ offer protection from snow, ice, water, cold and wind from your toes up to your knees. In other words, from all the dangers that lurk on cold days.
The waterproof fabric prevents moisture from penetrating and the merino wool used protects against cold legs. What’s more, the socks are comfortable to wear because they are highly breathable and made from 4-way stretch material. In short, an all-round carefree package on cold days.
Details:
• Waterproof, windproof mid length cycling socks
• Aquasealz waterproof, breathable membrane
• MERINO WOOL lining for outstanding moisture management and comfort
• Elastic panels for additional support
• Four-way stretch for a close fit
• Anti-blistering design reduces friction and prevents blistering
• Footbed padding reduces pressure and absorbs shocks

Material:
• Outer fabric: 90% polyamide, 10% elastane
• Insulation: 35% wool (merino), 35% acrylics, 23% polyester, 3.5% elastane, 3.5% polyamide

Technical details:
• Waterproof rating: approx. 20,000 mm

In the box:
• 1 pair of SEALSKINZ WORSTEAD Waterproof Cold Weather Knee Socks

Highlights & Technologies:

AQUASEALZ MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY:
The hydrophilic (water-loving) solid polyurethane barrier membrane is not porous and therefore has no microscopic holes like a microporous hydrophobic (water-repellent) membrane. The membrane has a solid structure that prevents water from passing through the membrane. It’s breathable by absorbing and releasing sweat through the diffusion of water vapour molecules. The chemical structure of the membrane consists of hydrophilic groups that attract water vapour molecules. Driven by greater heat and water vapour density, the water vapour molecules move from one hydrophilic group to the next.
MERINO WOOL:
Compared to traditional wool, Merino offers a particularly fine fibre. Because of the extreme weather conditions merino sheep are exposed to in nature, the wool has strong thermoregulation properties and is capable of wicking moisture away from the body particularly fast. Thus, it creates a warm protective layer for the entire body, even when wet. In contrast to traditional wool, merino wool is not scratchy even when wet. Thus, merino is perfect as a next-to-skin layer. Yet, merino wool is also ideal for warm summer days since its high breathability has a cooling effect. Thanks to a natural sun protection factor, high comfort and fire resistance, merino wool is a very popular fibre.