Merino pioneer Icebreaker pushes the boundaries of fabric innovation, design and functionality in its Spring/Summer 2015 collection, introducing new Cool-Lite fabric, which is said to combine he benefits of premium merino wool and sustainably-produced wood.

The latest product debuts in summer tops and performance sports apparel. Icebreaker expands its popular collection of woven merino layers for travel and the outdoors, and launches stunning nature-inspired prints from Icebreaker guest artists.

Comfort and performance

Mark Koppes, Vice President of Product, Icebreaker, believes the Spring/Summer 2015 collection will excite Icebreaker enthusiasts and encourage more people to discover the comfort and performance benefits of the world’s best merino for hike, travel, performance sport and yoga.

“Icebreaker merino is a premium product from a renewable resource, and this season we’ve found ways to use this incredible fibre that just wouldn’t have been possible even a few years ago,” he said. “We’re pushing limits on every front, from combining merino with other natural fibres to using new technology to print artists’ designs onto our tees.”

Highlights

The highlights of the Spring/Summer 2015 collection feature Icebreaker Cool-Lite fabric for the new Sphere range of summer tanks, tops, hoodies and wraps for travel and lifestyle, and Icebreaker GT Cool-Lite fabric for the new Spark and Strike ranges of technical tops and shorts for trail running and other aerobic sports.

A fusion of merino wool and Tencel fibre, the new fabric is said to keep wearers cool, dry and comfortable on even the hottest days of summer.

An extended collection of merino shirts, pants, shorts, dresses and skirts for travel and the outdoors is another feature of the collection. Fabrics include merino canvas, for outdoor durability, and merino/cotton blends. Collection stand-outs include the Destiny skirt, dress and ¾ pants for women, and the hike-ready woven canvas Compass pants and shorts for men.

Colours and textures

New nature-inspired prints for Icebreaker’s cool, lightweight, silky soft-tees range in style from photographs to graphic art to geometric patterns, and come in a wide range of styles, colours and textures.

A relaunched sock collection for runners, including a compression sock and a compression calf sleeve, features new ultralight styles for running and for lifestyle.

According to Icebreaker, its merino is ideal for wearing in warmer weather because it regulates temperature, breathes to prevent overheating, is soft and non-itch against the skin, and resists odour.

Icebreaker

Icebreaker merino clothing for the outdoors, technical sports and lifestyle includes underwear, mid layer garments, outerwear, socks and accessories for men, women and children.

Icebreaker has seven offices across Europe, and North America, and the head office is based in New Zealand.  Icebreaker is sold in more than 4000 stores in 44 countries.

www.icebreaker.com