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Each merino creates about 5 icebreakers
a year. There are 60,000 follicles per square inch of skin,
producing over 100 million individual fibres in each fleece.
Join the fibres from 5 merinos end to end and you can tie a
bow around the world.
Merino is much finer than traditional wool, and is technically
more complex than synthetics.
Tiny overlapping scales case the fibre. They're hydrophobic
(water resistant), like tiles on a roof. Inside it's a different
story - the fibre is highly absorbent.
Icebreaker merino is the most hydrophillic of all fibres and
can absorb and release 10x more moisture than synthetics. Each
fibre can absorb up to one third of its own weight in moisture
without feeling clammy or wet to touch. Your icebreaker can
then release this moisture into the atmosphere to keep you feeling
warm and dry. |
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ICEBREAKER
MERINO vs TRADITIONAL WOOL
Compared to traditional wool, the
merino fibre is a fraction of the diameter, which is one
of the reasons why your icebreaker doesn't itch. The large
scales on traditional wool act like barbs against sensitive
skin. Merino feels like silk. |
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ICEBREAKER
MERINO vs SYNTHETICS
Synthetic fibres such as polypropylene
or polyester have a much simpler structure. They are made
from melting, extruding and setting a petrochemical-based
product, similar to plastic. The fibre can't breathe,
absorb or release moisture. When knitted into fabric,
they are limited to one-way moisture movement, with limited
breathability, which can create a chill zone when moisture
sits on the outside of the fabric. Icebreaker merino has
the ability to absorb and release moisture, to cool or
warm the body, thus regulating temperature.
You‘ll warm up quickly but not overheat due to the
exceptional breathability of the fabric. |
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