Get to Know
Merino Wool.

Merino wool is unlike anything you've tried before. It's perfect for keeping you cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather. Thanks to its thermo-regulating properties, it adjusts to your body's temperature needs. Naturally odor-resistant, it also pulls moisture from your skin and releases it into the air. Made up of ultra-fine fibers that gently bend upon contact, you'll love how soft merino feels against your skin.

Merino wool won't shrink after washing due to its internal spring-like coil that holds its shape. Our machine-washable garments containing merino wool maintain their softness and performance. Hang to dry and store folded for best results. With its natural stretchiness, merino wool retains its shape wear after wear. As always, follow the care guide for your garment.

Merino wool is generally not itchy because of its smaller and finer fibers that bend when they touch your skin, unlike traditional wool fibers that stay rigid and irritate the skin. icebreaker sources superfine merino fibers, carefully hand-picked by growers, ensuring softness and comfort. These luxurious fibers make merino wool suitable for next-to-skin layers, as they help provide less itchiness, resist odors, and move sweat away from your skin. To maintain the softness of your merino wool garments, follow the care guide for your garment. Experience the softness and comfort of merino for yourself.

Yes, absolutely! It may seem strange to imagine wearing wool in the heat, but merino is not like other wools. Its lightweight fibers are designed to manage moisture — naturally.

icebreaker garments are designed to make caring for them easy. Be sure to follow the care instructions on your garment's label.

Click below to learn more about our icebreaker layering system.

Click below to learn more about our icebreaker layering system.

Merino wool is a natural fiber from Merino sheep, known for its ultra-soft feel, breathability, and temperature-regulating properties. Unlike traditional wool, it's lightweight, comfortable, and ideal for all seasons.

Use a cold and gentle machine wash cycle (30 degrees and approx. 500 revs per minute) with regular powder or liquid detergent. Avoid hot water as heat may shrink merino wool, and don't use softeners or bleach. Separate light and darks and wash like colors together. Visit our merino care guide for more information.

Yes! Merino wool has natural elasticity, allowing it to stretch and move with you. It also retains its shape after repeated wear, making it a durable and flexible choice.

Pilling can occur with any natural fiber over time, but Merino wool is highly resilient. Washing inside out and avoiding excessive friction from backpacks or rough surfaces helps minimize pilling.

Yes! Merino wool provides excellent insulation, trapping heat in winter while remaining lightweight. Plus, it stays warm even when wet.

Yes! Merino wool is naturally thermo-regulating, meaning it helps cool you down in summer and keep you warm in winter.

icebreaker sources its premium Merino wool from New Zealand, where Merino sheep thrive in extreme conditions. Their fleece naturally adapts to temperature changes, just like our clothing does for you.

Merino wool is not fully waterproof but is naturally water-resistant. It can withstand light moisture and continues to insulate even when damp.

Yes, but it's usually unnecessary. If needed, use a low heat setting and a pressing cloth to avoid damaging the fibers.