Icebreaker

Unlike regular sheep who chew grass in the lowlands, the merino is built to survive the scorching summers and freezing winters of New Zealand’s southern alp range. The Merino can survive these extremes because of the incredible natural engineering of their fleece. Super lightweight and breathable, the merino’s summer coat keeps cool in temperatures of up to 35°C. In winter, the merino grows an extra layer of wool over their base coat to protect them against temperatures that plummet to -20°C. Simple, efficient, ingenious. Nature’s solutions aren’t tested in laboratories; they face the ultimate field test. If nature gets it wrong, the sheep dies.