Simplicity is key. No one wants to spend more time than necessary figuring out how to use something. If it takes more than 5 seconds to understand, it's too complicated.
Honestly, just give them a wash and wear 'em. Save the environment, one recycled sock at a time!
I'm probably in the minority here, but I dig the new clean look. Clutter-free and looks sharp on my coffee mug. Maybe it's just me, but sometimes less is more, even if it means sacrificing a bit of that 'cozy' factor.