The Softest Socks In The World Are Made From Camel Booty-Hair (Crazy Expensive Items We'd Buy)

I don't think there's anything better than feeling snug in super soft clothing. So imagine having socks that are so, so fluffy that you feel like you're actually walking on clouds.
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[@vesperfoxberry7852]

Wouldnt he be worried that wearing the best socks ever would ruin all other socks for him?

[@SW-zb6bf]

What if by finding out about the best socks ever, it ruined all other socks until he gets to wear them

[@dannyleyamato1309]

Imagine owning the worlds comfiest socks, and never being able to wear them because it would ruin socks forever. I would be investing to find the exact moment of my death so i would only be able to experience perfect comfort moments before my end.

[@kyledore8996]

Morty experiencing true level

[@aviendha1154]

@David Single omg yes. Possum fur is so damn soft. And they often mix it with wool cos wool is warmer. I've got a possum hat and pair of gloves and they're the best I find any excuse to wear them

[@bananaeclipse3324]

Or never change socks again… ever get dirty, wash it by hand to make sure it stays good.

[@cassianemobley9548]

I used to work in a yarn shop, and in our "luxury wools" section, we had a few skeins of vicuna wool as well as a swatch of the yarn knitted up that people could feel. It really was the softest wool I'd ever felt - it was also $300 for a 25g skein! For reference it would take about 75-100g to make a pair of socks, so it would cost $900-$1200 to make one pair of socks, excluding labor! Of all the years I worked in that shop, I only ever sold one skein to a very rich old lady who complained that it was so much cheaper to buy it in Peru...

[@chrissighful]

I mean at that pricepoint it might actually be cheaper to go to peru to buy it (depending on how much cheaper it was over there ofc)

[@bakacuda5541]

Honestly surprised that this wasn't surprised by the wool guy, still reminded me off him which seems to be a semi good bonus to your sponsorship details

[@isaiasramirez8224]

I can here thinking it involved the wool guy. Definitely a lost opportunity.

[@randomtinypotatocried]

I was disappointed it wasn't

[@sethcrain1427]

I was really excited for an update about how hes doing

[@edarddragon]

im kind of disappointed this is not surprised by the wool guy. this is the first time i wanted a wool ad!

[@DonalvonGriffyn]

I thought it was Wool Chambers too. My wife just got her Big Wanger sized skeins of North Ronaldsey wool with which to make me the most waterproof of woolen hats, so of course it MUST be time for them to sponsor another video. in order to get the most money from my pocket. You go, WoolChambers! And the same to all the people out there who wish nothing else right now than to put their feet on a camelid's backside.

[@jacktrussler20]

Theres no need for the hard sell you had me at booty-hair. The softest socks is just a bonus!

[@dontplay6580]

@David Single We have an abundance of opossums where I live in the US but I wouldn't think to put my foot inside one of them. But then again I've never gotten close enough to feel how soft it's fur is.

[@dontplay6580]

@David Single Awesome. Though I have my fears on how long shipment from NZ would take and cost, my curiosity and the environmental benefits outweigh them.

[@jolly1559]

I'm hoping this is another video sponsored by woolbro

[@dr.jackbright963]

Excuse me, he is wool lord!

[@chokfigaming]

Woolbro sounds like what the pokemon trainer who just has several wooloo as his pokemon would be called.

[@dougmckinney8497]

i thought it was also. just shows he is a better business man then multi million dollar companies.

[@isaiasramirez8224]

Wool-sama did not sponsor this 😞

[@randomtinypotatocried]

I definitely never thought I'd be disappointed a video isn't sponsored

[@samsouls5680]

as a peruvian, its not that rare to have two or more sweaters made from vicuna or "vicuña". Its not that expensive if you buy it from the locals instead of the big companies and boutiques. you can even bargain a better price.

[@Jasonwolf1495]

So basically camelid is the overall group, but camels are a specific group under that. Camelid basically comes across as camel like. Vicunas as just Vicunas they are genetically distinct, so they're like the distant cousin of camels.

[@saucepirate8970]

))k)

[@sharonoddlyenough]

Thanks!

[@pushbutton8894]

Oh so vicunas are a cousin of Uganda knuckles I get it now

[@haydenngo2979]

Vicuna Wool Socks will be sold out everywhere now because $600 is still affordable for a lot of people.

[@victorviereck4117]

@David Single ah ! Thanks so much about that info! I am off to buy some possum fur!

[@hardlyme779]

I'm genuinely homeless and someone donated a £600 3 in 1 Waterproof Jacket. I tried to refuse it but they rather me have it, then one of the other junkies, who'd sell it for a fix. Had it 4 months now, still in fantastic condition .

[@ljschrantz]

I came here instantly hoping it's another wool sponsor vidoe

[@patti441]

the point where a sponsorship is soo good that people hope its sponsored again ... yep thats good marketing

[@thekarategirl5787]

Angora Rabbit wool is amazing, so is alpaca. Cheaper than cashmere

[@bryannaing6316]

This feels like the most innocent episode of fact fiend ever, even moreso than the one on Mr Rogers

[@Klausbro]

He started the video with a pussy joke...

[@graywolfdracon]

@@Klausbro and that's fairly innocent for him

[@yoinia]

There's a pokemon named Altaria that has fluffy wings that look like clouds. Your photoshop reminds me of that

[@rescuerex7031]

I still have yet to figure out why it's a Dragon, other than it is a Reptile (Birds are Reptiles), cuz it's not very Arcane, and it doesn't look like any traditional Dragon Aesthetic, and the play it's based on has nothing dragony about it

[@alaingraham]

Scientifically quantifying fluffiness and cuteness!

[@ClintUdy]

For me in your post-video question: the closest thing I would purchase that is super expensive would be dress shoes. But, they would last nearly forever so the price of ownership per year would go down. Next closest would be a few bespoke suits (not major designer, just perfectly fitting) from high quality fabric, and again the same reasoning applies. Beyond that, I cannot see any justification in exorbitant spending on items. I wouldn't need a super high end car or a massive house/estate.

[@iamherre]

Karl's socks logic makes sense.

[@rabidXmexijewX]

Had no idea cashmere came from a goat and i like others wish this was sponsored by the wool people

[@kellyalves756]

You shear them like sheep. Or llamas. Or alpacas. You ever seen a nekkid shaved alpaca? Cutest thing ever.

[@Cody-bs8bm]

Hope the channel blows up enough to wear the most expensive things you want! Lol and I hope at that point you’ll still be making videos just in super expensive clothes lol

[@xombi213]

I have a 100 year old turn of the century camel hair blazer jacket, gifted to me years ago, and it's super soft.

[@amiableairplants1600]

This video’s got me thinking that $600 isn’t that much for ultimate comfort

[@andrewmeyer3599]

Honestly thinking of getting a pair

[@Gemarald]

Okey, but what about Chinchillas, Are they really just so soft Chinchillas don't even compare to them? I just want to know.

[@TommySnaith]

Fuzzy animals rock!

[@JoshuaMccoy1979]

People who wear the softest cashmere are actually wearing Goat Pubes... Prove me wrong.

[@maxhax367]

Being so soft is just a bonus

[@turnright1131]

" I love fuckin socks" should be a punk song

[@modarkthemauler]

Heat Holders® socks are ridiculously soft on the inside. Also, wipe with the entire roll in a outhouse. No flushing required.

[@maxhax367]

Yep those socks are great. I usually buy socks that are 1-3 eur per pair. But once I for some reason decided to splurge and buy a 12eur pair of regular socks not termo socks. Totally worth it.

[@HappyDragneels_page]

i had no clue wtf cashmere was, i assumed it was a variety of silk or some shit lol

[@TheAlaskinKumquat224]

I have never felt more burdened by the weight and texture of my tshirt 😂

[@jasonedwards2681]

My girlfriend just got mad at me and kick me out the house. She played right into my hands now I got to watch these videos uninterrupted

[@oniaisu8560]

And here I am just thinking about how cheap your rent is.

[@CLMURD]

@@madeleine2936 Same here. Christ, it'll take my entire check for weekly rent here

[@JackBlack-qn7us]

You know he has that "secret sock" that hasn't seen a washing machine since he was 16.

[@jocax188723]

As a GA pilot, I can tell you from personal experience that clouds are significantly less fluffy than they look. They are wet, feel like being sprayed in the face by several garden hoses on mist, and are quite pleasant to fly through on a hot summer's day.

[@alaingraham]

Hey, H&M is a pretty penny, I mainly shop in Primark or Tesco for clothes. And sports Direct for trainers. And Tesco for slightly smarter shoes.

[@thebunnycat2163]

Vi-cu-ña (for english monolinguals it's pronounced "vicugna". Like gnu)

[@gusaltobello9073]

I love that you keep the rounded corners, and are now also framed in a box.

[@melvinhogberg]

I really think you should talk about bionicle on this channel, its truly fascinating what the lego theme became during its run and some of the characters are hillarious and really cool, some of the scrapped story parts are really cool as well, I think you guys would enjoy it and also the audiance.

[@tybronx2446]

This is it. This is the best greenscreen this channel has ever had. I love it so much, I will name my child Karlnishabrad for this greenscreen

[@chokfigaming]

I think the Vicugna would be closer related to llamas and alpacas, the members of the camelid family that live closer.

[@CognizantDissident]

You would be correct. I bought and imported alpaca wool.

[@markoltedal198]

First time I’ve seen people being sad that a video isn’t sponsored, this is the only channel that does sponsored videos the right why

[@ShaneRounce]

Decathlon sells the comfiest socks. Trust me. They're all fitted and countoured and stuff. Everything else is like wearing a bread bag.

[@jackiethompson3610]

fucks wrong with a bread bag...you aint wipin ya ass with it...its fine...a bread bag makes a proper sock...especially if its cold

[@ShaneRounce]

@@jackiethompson3610 Warm socks are the best, fresh off the radiator.

[@jackiethompson3610]

@@ShaneRounce ....well to be fair the radiator would melt me bread bag...so socks win the day...but bread bag will be back!!!!!...bread bag will have it's revenge and ye poor socks will be eaten by your dryer!!!

[@whateverwoody3044]

*Sees sock collection and glances at the Nightmare Before Christmas sock on my left foot and the Taco sock on my right* Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.

[@TheRaven_200]

I love Fact Fiend and Count Dankula. 2 of my favorite sources for mad stories and people.

[@toffeeapplepie6415]

Wool has become a recurring theme on this channel and I love it

[@josephewing6385]

Is this another sponsored vid from the wool man?

[@larrykoopaful]

8:45 Finally, someone else who understands how amazing a nice pair of socks can be!

[@FrostbiteForever]

Is it me or does anyone else want to set him up a go fund me for his socks , just to see what he would do with them?

[@andrewmeyer3599]

@@madeleine2936 Find a specific brand of the socks and find that brand's website and yoy should find purchase options or atleast locations where they have em

[@HammysSleepy]

I just simply love socks

[@rroyuu7272]

dont we all

[@hat3th3hat3r2]

until someone makes socks out of living kittens.....somehow.

[@HassiGrimm936]

Imagine you walk into your room and fine your Vicuna socks just torn up and shredded with your dog just sitting there looking super guilty.

[@inthelifeofpodcast3446]

This is now the fluffy wool fact channel. I like the new direction.

[@trapdoorguppi]

My African soft furs are the softest little guys I've ever seen. By far also the cheekiest lol you can tell just by looking at them I love them

[@fullmetal44509]

Ok someone needs to do a gofundme to get him that coat.

[@joneesworkshop]

no the socks!

[@dantan1249]

“Id” when used as a suffix in animals generally denotes a group or class of animal. For example all cats are felids denoting the fact that they are in the family of animals known as felidae. So they technically aren’t camels in the same way a leopard isn’t a house cat.

[@RhapsosProductions]

Vicuna Wool is the name I'm using if I ever start a Lacuna Coil tribute band

[@victoriafernandez8183]

I knit and crochet and I visibly wince when I buy good yarn to work with. I made a cowl that cost like 100 usd in yarn alone and at least 200 to 300 in the amount of man hours I spent working on it but it is so warm and pretty that I cant regret the cost of the yarn

[@jackukridge5381]

Cloud camels are basically sheep.

[@LolixBelle]

as a Peruvian, the way you pronounce vicuna makes me cringe a bit, is vicuña (vi .cu . nya), oh well people pronounce llamas as "lamas", instead of iamas ( which is the correct pronunciation), but also there was one time, my sister's friend got mad at her because my sister was wearing a scarf made of baby alpaca fur, which she though that it was made by skinning the animal, which we don't, vicuñas, llamas and alpacas are sheared just like sheep and they do need to be shear, just like sheep, their fur soft and cold to the touch and it really warm and light when worn in the winter and windy days.

[@choo1030]

Actually, there is another animal that can rival Vicuna in terms of quality : Tibetan Antelope (aka Chiru). A shawl made from shahtoosh(from Chiru) has a texture of cloud (if clouds were tangible that is)

[@redcapo011]

0:25 The fuzzy and/or wuzziness lol

[@marcelopadilla9459]

thanks you guys for always tell me these odd expensive items to get when i ever get vulgar amounts of money because this is the fourth thing on wish list

[@splendiferoussmartass9585]

Fluffiest, softest animal I've touched is probably a tie. My friend's Giant Alaskan Malamute was the fluffiest, but the softest animal I've touched belonged to a friend of my dad who's an artist, the guy had a pet skunk and it was honestly such a cool experience. I got to hold and pet the softest little pinstriped goofball on the planet. Sorry if i sound retarded, I'm a bit drunk lol

[@imbeingjudgemental644]

Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear Fuzzy wuzzy had no hair So Fuzzy wuzzy wasn't very Fuzzy was he

[@imbored3416]

The first time I ever read that, I dont know why but I laughed for 5 minutes straight

[@imbeingjudgemental644]

@@imbored3416 it's Karl's favourite poem

[@tsgumi]

I always thought cashmere was just wool that came from a fancy sheep 😂😂😂😭

[@technician0096]

Yes! Agreed! I got a new pair of socks from my Nan for my bday and OMG was so excited to put them on. Nothing better then fresh socks!! Honestly I’m with you on wanting those socks. Just might poke money away and save for em 😂

[@shinetilly]

Holy Shit!! I just discovered that the coat my aunt gave me is made of Vicuña Wool!!! 100% Pure Vicuña Wool knee length trench coat!!

[@sillyhellhound8797]

Digging the hair this week. It's a good look.

[@saloduv7968]

Great video, fuzzy socks are the best

[@DuffAgainstPoaching]

Socks really do make the best gifts

[@theMRsome12]

The vicuña is the wild ancestor of the alpaca. So it's more llama-ass hair?

[@frenziedsnack8563]

I have never been this early what the heck. Be back later.

[@alaingraham]

I'm also a big fan of fresh socks, especially new ones. I often only wear new socks maybe 4 or 5 times, then I buy new ones. I also have to buy kids socks, cause my feet are thin and fairly flat, and I like to optimise the feel. I felt the same about buying some clothes or shoes from JD.

[@TheKillerman3333]

i am sad this wasn't sponsored by woolbro

[@FernandoSV]

( vicuña, with an ñ ) alpacas are relatives to vicuñas and their wool is quite soft and significantly cheaper

[@jameskennedy1034]

Bout to go see if the wool sponsor has any haha

[@vulpixluver]

As someone who has lived with little amount of money... If you find something you Reaaaaallllly like, and you can afford it without hurting yourself.... Treat yo self. Do it. Not all the time, but for a coat that fabulous, it's deserved.

[@adsa1997]

Put the cloud camel on a t-shirt

[@robb3025]

Happy monday everybody!

[@swingularity1119]

One of the fabric stores where I live has a fabric like this and it's about $2500 a yard. The first time I ever shopped there they let me touch the fabric and it was the softest thing I have ever touched.

[@christopherroan8728]

Hi guys I hope you all are having a great day

[@Shrikeswind]

3:38 - Although not a camel, the vicuna is a camelid, and is roughly as closely related to camels as llamas are. Also they are the wild version of alpacas, so that's a thing too. So it's basically like calling chimps and gorillas apes, except that there's also a camelid that is actually called a camel. In other words: Well yes, but actually no.

[@zeallust8542]

I didnt know it cashmere was from a goat. Crazy too considering how often i work with sheep and goats here, figure some old farmer wouldve talked about when he "made millions selling cashmere" or somethn

[@theatomicorphan]

Yes! Life is too short to match socks. Best things life has to offer is a nice soft thick pair of socks. I had to get kinda picky cause I have bad feet. (So thicker softer socks.) haven’t matched socks since I was 7.

[@SuedeNWings]

Those socks are also custom tailored to your foot so not only are they made of the softest material they are literally designed to perfectly fit your foot.

[@KyleRDent]

Never buy vicuna socks in a normal shop, Dougal. They'll shaft you every time!

[@SMthegamer1]

Having walked through a cloud, I can safely say I never want to wear anything that feels like one. They're cold and wet, not warm and fluffy.

[@yukikid2195]

So thats where my shavings went

[@SUPER-id4xd]

0:00 let me feel yo cat😏😏😏😏

[@NamelessMrHyde]

I kinda want get a pair of these socks :)lol

[@Anonymous-bu5bk]

RIP Peacocks, my favourite cheap British clothes store. It was going through hard times but the pandemic was the final nail in its coffin... not joking, half my attire is just Peacocks clothes.

[@WilliamCorax]

Diamond tea bags? That's some serious British stuff there.

[@user-fp3le7mp3p]

I’m happy to know if the channel ever starts to die and do chose start selling out like crazy as was once said that one of final videos will display the worlds softest socks.

[@dehro]

My Italian grandmother had a cousin who was being ordained a priest. She made him the clothes he would be ordained in. She then used the remaining fabric to make a tuxedo for my father, who was a young man back then. He wore that tuxedo to my mother's sister's wedding. Family lore is that i was conceived that night. The tuxedo hangs in my wardrobe now and I look awesome in it. Shame it's not something i can wear all the time

[@Hero0fLegend420]

This man gets me on a personal level

[@crabapplecentral5774]

I never wear matching socks either Thank you for sharing

[@sagacious03]

Fun video! Thanks for uploading!

[@zanethegamer4910]

WOOLBRO!!!!!!

[@topacoppa7869]

Im hoping my favorite wool company is involved.

[@affmcustoms]

As a Peruvian it is my job to remind you all that Peru gave you potatoes, coca leaves, and now soft ASS wool.

[@SockDrawerDemon]

For anyone interested, The Coat Route: Craft, Luxury, & Obsession on the Trail of a $50,000 Coat by Meg Lukens Noonan goes over the making of a vicuña wool coat, including all the details of every component.

[@kissmyhead1429]

Iv been gone for a while but a camels arse! You got me