Insulated Faucet Sock with Drawstring

What this faucet cover is

An outdoor faucet cover is a simple layer of protection for the spigot on the side of your house. This one is a fabric sock that slides over the faucet and tightens at the base. The shell is black fabric with a PU coating. That coating is what makes the cover waterproof and UV-resistant, so rain runs off and sunlight does not break the fabric down.

The drawstring hem is the working part. Pull it snug around the pipe and the cover stays where you put it instead of sliding off in wind or weather.

Sizes and pack options

Every cover in this listing is the same size. The only choice you make is how many you want.

Measure your faucet before you order. The cover needs to sit over the spigot and the handle with enough fabric left to gather at the drawstring. If your faucet has a long handle or a vacuum breaker attached, check that the 6 x 8 in (15 x 20 cm) size clears it.

Where it fits

This cover suits standard outdoor hose bibs and wall faucets. Two packs are handy if you have a front spigot and a back spigot, or a spigot plus a second one on a garage wall. A single cover works when you only have one faucet to protect.

It also fits well on faucets that sit close to the ground or under a deck, where a rigid foam cap can be awkward to seat. The fabric flexes, so it wraps around the shape of the pipe.

How to put it on

1. Slide the cover over the faucet from the front.
2. Work it back until the whole spigot and handle are inside.
3. Pull the drawstring at the hem until the fabric gathers around the pipe.
4. Tie or tuck the drawstring so it holds.

Check the fit after the first hard rain. If water is getting in at the base, tighten the drawstring a little more. The cover should sit flush against the wall or the pipe with no open gap.

Care

Rinse the cover with water when it looks dusty or dirty. Let it dry completely before you fold it and put it away. Storing it wet is the fastest way to shorten its life. When the cold season ends, shake it out, dry it in the sun, and keep it with your other seasonal gear so it is ready for next year.

Why a fabric cover

A fabric cover with a PU coating is light and easy to store. It does not crack the way some rigid covers can, and it takes up almost no shelf space in summer. The drawstring gives you an adjustable fit, so the same cover works on more than one style of spigot. For a basic outdoor faucet cover, this is a straightforward pick: waterproof, UV-resistant, and quick to put on.