Socks or hosiery are an essential part of most women’s
wardrobes. It is not always easy to keep these items for a long
time. Socks lose their mates and hosiery gets runs. There are some
steps women can take to keep their hosiery and socks for a longer
period of time.
The first step in keeping women’s socks and hosiery for a long
period of time is to be careful while putting them on and wearing
them. Hosiery should be put on very carefully. It is a good idea to
make sure fingernails are smooth before handling hosiery. Wearing
jewelry while putting on hosiery can cause snags. Women who are
wearing hosiery should try to avoid coming in contact with rough
surfaces that may cause the hosiery to snag or run. Socks and
hosiery will last longer if shoes are always worn over them.
The second step in keeping socks and hosiery longer is repairing
or stopping any holes, runs or snags as soon as possible. Holes in
socks should be mended immediately. Nail polish can be used to stop
runs in hosiery.
The next step in prolonging the life of socks and hosiery is
storing them carefully. Socks should always be stored in pairs.
Hosiery should be stored in a place where it will not come in
contact with any rough surfaces that may cause snags.
The final step in making socks and hosiery last longer is
washing them carefully. The manufacturer’s care instructions for
socks should be followed. Socks should be kept together if possible
when they go through the laundry. Special clips and fasteners are
sold for this. Socks should be paired as soon as they come out of
the dryer if no clips are used. Washing hosiery by hand instead of
in the washing machine can help it to last longer. Hosiery that is
washed in the washer should be washed in a special bag to prevent
it from being snagged. A gentle wash cycle should be used for
hosiery and it should be hung up to dry.
Women’s socks and hosiery will last longer if they are worn,
washed and stored with care.
