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Merino wool.
Simply exceptional
Our merino begins in the environments that shape it: Open land, healthy flocks, and growers who know their craft by heart. From there, we choose only the fibres that meet our highest expectations, guided by trusted hands and experienced eyes. What remains is merino refined with care and shaped by its origins, offering a premium feel you notice the moment you wear it — and the performance to match.
Benefits of Merino Wool
Merino wool is the ultimate choice for unbeatable performance, no matter the season. It helps provide temperature regulation and moisture management, and it is naturally odour-resistant.
Temperature regulation.
The thermo-regulation properties of merino wool adapt to your body and external conditions, so you can stay warm in the cold and cool in the heat.
Natural odor resistance.
Merino wool neutralizes unpleasant odors by absorbing odour molecules into its fibers, making them less detectable by the human nose.
Moisture management.
Merino fibers efficiently manage moisture, absorbing it from your skin and releasing it into the atmosphere. It can absorb up to 35% of its weight in water without feeling wet.
Resilience.
We design our clothes to endure and withstand whatever adventure you have next. icebreaker merino fibers are resilient, stretching over 30% without breaking.
Unbelievable softness.
When icebreaker merino fibers touch your skin, they bend, offering an incredible sensation of softness and comfort that you have to experience to believe.
Merino pioneers from day one.
Since 1995, icebreaker has recognized merino's potential to surpass synthetics and plastics for a better future. Our relationship with nature and our growers enables us to nurture the highest quality merino wool.
The Merino Wool Difference.
Traditional wool provides warmth but is bulky and itchy, while synthetic fabrics are low-maintenance but can induce sweat. Merino wool is the optimal solution – lightweight, soft, itch-free, resistant to odours, and environmentally friendly. Unmatched comfort and sustainability.
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| Natural fiber |
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| Warm when wet |
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| Doesn't smell after use |
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| Stays warm |
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| Soft, no itch |
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| Lightweight |
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| Machine washable |
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