Austermann Step 6 Classic

The thicker version of the popular Step sock yarn, Step 6 yarn, is an award-winning, innovative sock yarn that combines softness, quality and ecology. The step yarn is treated with Aloe Vera and Jojoba, which makes it soft and skin-gentle as well as comfortable to knit. Aloe Vera and Jojoba oil remain in the yarn up to 40 washes. Knit warm and comfortable wool socks from this favorite yarn that will last!

Step sock yarn has been treated to be machine washable and durable with a new kind of ecological EXP method. EXP is the first wool finishing process in the world to meet the strict criteria of the Bluesign® and GOTS standards, and it also complies with the Eco-Tex standard. The name EXP comes from the word "EX-Pollution", which means that the treatment process aims to minimize environmental pollution. What makes the process ecological is that instead of the traditional anti-felt treatment, the EXP treatment is completely chlorine-free and thus less polluting.