I have cotton socks, and they are really ruff to wear, and I stopped wearing them when I started to suspect that they were causing chaffing on parts of my feet.
Are there ways to make them softer, are my socks bad, do I only have the choice of polyester socks???
All my other cottons come out wonderfully.
I am hesitant to buy softener just for socks, but it makes sense
Vinegar is a natural fabric softener. Soak your socks in a (white) vinegar solution (1/4 cup in a gallon bucket) over night and then wash as usual.
It’s how I’ve softened stiff 100% cotton jeans in the past.
Warning: this ruins anything with “stretch”. The vinegar breaks down the elastic. I’ve ruined some really nice jeans with this method. RIP.