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Typical price
£9.95
What it is
Ethical, environmentally sound socks for outdoor wear
 

8.4
Editors' Score
8.0
Average User Score

What you need to know: Teko EcoPoly Light Hiking Sock

Tags: organic, recycled
We like:
The organic and recycled fibres; practical design; end-to-end sustainability
We don't like:
That they're a bit pricey
SmartPlanet judgement:
Yet another manufacturer shows that putting an emphasis on ethically sourced and recycled materials can result in some of the highest quality products around. These beautifully comfy and practical socks won't grow your carbon footprint.
Score breakdown:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.7
Quality
7.3
Value
8.7
Ethics
8.9
Green
8.4
editors' score
Full review:
There's a lot of talk of carbon footprints around but here's one range of products that puts its foot where its mouth is -- in a good way. Teko is a US company that aims to make the most environmentally sound 'performance' socks -- for hiking, running, cycling and skiing -- on the planet. Continue reading...
 

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8.0
Average User Score
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meetmeet 20 March 2008 10:50am
Perfect for me Read review by meetmeet
8.0




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