When you want a hiking sock without wool

Sealskinz Swardeston Heated

A hiking sock with a 100% cotton blend.

Keep in mind: Facts come from Sealskinz’s UK/global site; check the US listing matches.

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£95 list price at Sealskinz’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in Sealskinz’s range: the Suffield. They differ in blend; the size chart is the same.

This sockSuffield
Blend100% cotton42% merino wool, 42% acrylic, 14% nylon, 2% elastane
List price at Sealskinz£95£15

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no height published, drawn at a typical heightpadding: the maker doesn’t say where · Standard sock

The footwear outline is schematic. Check the cuff with your own shoes.

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · not specified

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
100% cotton
Exact model
Sealskinz Swardeston Heated
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
height not published
Weight (maker’s term)
not stated
Cushion (maker’s term)
not specified
Cushion location
not specified
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
100% cotton
Wool-free
Yes, no wool or alpaca listed
Facts from
Maker’s UK and global site

Cushion and weight labels are this brand’s own terms. They are not a shared thickness or temperature rating.

S
M
L
XL
368101214

UK

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 3–5 · M: 6–8 · L: 9–11 · XL: 12–14

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the unisex chart for this exact model. Use the brand size lookup to find the published range, then check the heel position, toe room and cuff in your footwear.

The maker does not give a heel-to-cuff measurement. Try the socks with your boots to see whether the cuff sits above the collar. See how sock heights differ.

Try the selected size with the shoes and insoles you plan to use. Added cushioning should not crowd the toes or distort the heel position. The footwear-fit checklist explains what to check.

Care for the exact pair

Wash at 30. Do Not Tumble Dry, Do Not Dry Clean, Do Not Iron, Do Not Bleach. Remove Battery Before Washing.

Use the care lookup for this model’s wash and dry directions. A general wool routine should not override instructions for a membrane, a two-layer construction or a specific treatment.

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