Icebreaker Merino Nature Dye Drayden Short Sleeve Pocket Crewe - Almond

the brand story:

In 1994, after a chance encounter with a merino sheep farmer, the then 24 year old founder Jeremy Moon became hooked on the possibilities of natural solutions to technical apparel. His first experience with a superfine merino wool t-shirt catalysed a big idea with global potential. Wearing the shirt truly ignited a love affair, it was beautifully soft, never overheated, didn’t hold odour - even after days of use - and could be thrown in the washing machine and, unlike other outdoor gear, it was totally natural. Jeremy re-mortgaged his house and the rest is history. The opportunity had emerged to disrupt the outdoor industry from unsustainable petrochemicals to more sustainable, nature-based solutions. 'icebreaker' means ice-breaking. On one level it means staying warm, but the underlying meaning is about breaking the ice - new ideas and new relationships – between people and nature, and between natural fibres and your body. Icebreaker are committed to a business based on high performance nature-based fabrics, and their supply chain is built on the foundations of transparency and traceability. Icebreaker offer fantastically natural alternatives to synthetic outdoor apparel, with next to skin, top to toe solutions.

show your values:

• The icebreaker ecosystem is based on close, long-term relationships.
• Merino stations are audited by JAS-ANZ accredited AssureQuality Ltd. Additional random vet and shearing audits also take place. This counts for the sheep dogs as much as the sheep themselves. 
• Sustainable and transparent business values.
• Higher than average waste management, H&S, wages, benefits and labour practices. 
• Culturally diverse company. Further to this, 51% of the employees are female.
• Partnered with The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) and the ZQ accreditation program.

features:

• 130 Featherweight fabric; best suited for warm to hot condition.
• Relaxed fit.
• Soft, not itchy or clammy.
• Offers thermoregulation, UV protection, moisture management and flame resistance.
• Naturally odour resistant.
• Designed for versatility, longevity and simplicity.
• Natural and sustainable.
• Works equally as well as casual wear or activewear!
• Cool-Lite™ - A lightweight and breathable fabric blend that is designed to wick moisture away from the body.
• Nature Dye - Ethically sourced plant-based dyes that use less water and naturally fade with time.

sizing:

care:

Like nature, the color of this garment is imperfect and will fade naturally. We recommend a cold machine-wash with like colors before wear and line dry in shade.

end of life:

When a garment has reached the end of it’s life and can no longer be worn, mended, swapped, gifted, donated or upcycled, we recommend consulting your local council to find your nearest textile recycling scheme. 

Made in China.

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