Get to Know Our
Plastic-Free Fabrics.

Our products look to nature and its genius solutions for inspiration. Discover how we lead and innovate using what nature provides as a baseline through our unwavering design principles.

The 7 icebreaker
design principles.

Our products embrace nature and its genius solutions. Discover how we lead and innovate with what nature provides through our design principles.

01
Timelessness
With simplicity comes timelessness that never fades, and you'll enjoy pieces that become staples in your wardrobe.
02
Versatility
Our clothes transcend single usage – we make multi-functional pieces that adapt to your life and style, on the mountain, in the city, and at home.
03
Natural
Driven by our roots in the land of the merino sheep, we continue to lead, innovate, and create from what nature provides, taking unnecessary plastic out of performance apparel.
04
Longevity
icebreaker is the opposite of fast fashion — we stand for high-quality performance that thrives in your wardrobe for many seasons.
05
Purpose
We make purposeful clothing that responds to your body’s functional needs so you feel naturally better.
06
Sustainability
We believe in leaving the planet better than we found it by not wasting precious resources and considering every step.
07
Performance-led
Our clothes are made with natural fibres at their core, meeting your performance needs.

Our journey to
plastic-free

We're committed to using natural fibers and eliminating petrochemical synthetics from our clothing. 95.8% of our global fabric composition is plastic free.

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Our natural fabrics.

Merino wool

Our hero fiber is distinctive across all our product ranges – many products are made from 100% merino fibers. With its resilience, merino wool lasts longer and regulates your body temperature through thermoregulation. It naturally resists odors and feels luxuriously soft on your skin.
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Merino wool

TENCEL™ Lyocell

We source TENCEL™Lyocell, which transforms natural wood into cellulosic fibers using a closed-loop process. This material is exceptionally gentle on your skin – experience it first-hand blended with merino wool in our Cool-Lite™ innovation. Learn more at tencel.com.
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TENCEL<sup>™</sup> Lyocell

Linen

Our T-shirt range is enhanced by blending merino and linen, combining the qualities of two amazing natural fibers. Flax plants provide the source for linen, a natural fiber. We grow our high-quality linen in its natural habitat – Belgium. When we blend it with merino, the flax fibers complement the wool's natural moisture absorption before it feels wet.
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Linen

Cotton

Another amazing natural fiber combination is merino wool and cotton. This blend is soft and breathable, making it ideal for everyday wear. As we continue to move away from synthetic fibers, we’ll increase our cotton use. In most instances, we use organically grown cotton.
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Cotton
Merino wool

Merino wool

Our hero fiber is distinctive across all our product ranges – many products are made from 100% merino fibers. With its resilience, merino wool lasts longer and regulates your body temperature through thermoregulation. It naturally resists odors and feels luxuriously soft on your skin.
SHOP 100% MERINO
TENCEL<sup>™</sup> Lyocell

TENCEL™ Lyocell

We source TENCEL™Lyocell, which transforms natural wood into cellulosic fibers using a closed-loop process. This material is exceptionally gentle on your skin – experience it first-hand blended with merino wool in our Cool-Lite™ innovation. Learn more at tencel.com.
SHOP COOL-LITE™
Linen

Linen

Our T-shirt range is enhanced by blending merino and linen, combining the qualities of two amazing natural fibers. Flax plants provide the source for linen, a natural fiber. We grow our high-quality linen in its natural habitat – Belgium. When we blend it with merino, the flax fibers complement the wool's natural moisture absorption before it feels wet.
SHOP MERINO LINEN
Cotton

Cotton

Another amazing natural fiber combination is merino wool and cotton. This blend is soft and breathable, making it ideal for everyday wear. As we continue to move away from synthetic fibers, we’ll increase our cotton use. In most instances, we use organically grown cotton.
SHOP MERINO COTTON

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Natural Fiber & Fabrics FAQs

Natural fiber clothes are made from materials derived from plants, animals, or minerals, such as merino wool, TENCEL™ Lyocell, linen, and organic cotton. These fibers are biodegradable, renewable, and offer amazing breathability and comfort compared to synthetic fibers.

icebreaker’s products are certified by ZQ Merino for ethical farming and animal welfare, and TENCEL™ Lyocell is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) for responsible forest management.

ZQ Merino certification ensures the highest standards in animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and fiber quality. It guarantees that the wool is sourced from farms adhering to ethical practices and sustainable land management.

icebreaker sources ZQ Merino wool, which adheres to strict animal welfare standards, making sure sheep are well-treated, well-fed, and free from stress. The certification also promotes ethical farming practices and environmental sustainability.

icebreaker is committed to eliminating plastic in its clothing, achieving over 96% of its fabric composition being plastic-free. The focus will always remain on using natural, renewable fibers to reduce reliance on petrochemical synthetics and minimize environmental impact.