What is merino wool

Merino wool is a clothing revolution, changing the fabric of modern apparel. This premium quality, natural fibre is famous not only for its comfort, softness, and odour resistance but also for its exceptional temperature regulation and moisture management properties. It stays warm when wet and offers lasting durability and true versatility from a sustainable source.

If you’re wondering: is wool natural or synthetic? Our merino wool is 100% natural, eco-conscious, and as plastic-free as possible. Named after the hardy Merino sheep who thrive in New Zealand’s harsh climate - enduring freezing winters through to baking summers - their prized wool offers a resilient, breathable, and hard-wearing clothing and textile solution that helps keep you cool in the heat and warm in the cold. icebreaker harnesses the power of 100% natural merino to bring you incredibly soft, high-performance clothing that shuns synthetics and prizes the welfare of these amazing animals.