Icebreaker Clothing
by on 10. 9.04
From New Zealand, Icebreaker's hoodies, baselayers, and outerwear are intended for adventurous outdoorsy types who need technical fabrics to achieve great things, but their style's so slick, they serve street-bound hipsters equally well. All of Icebreaker's duds are made entirely from merino wool from Kiwi sheep; the fleece is annually renewable and biodegradable when returned to the land. Lucky you--a few U.S. company's are carrying their wares online. about $20-120 ::Rutabaga
Icebreaker isn't made in New Zealand - it's made in China! Just remember - this is the country with the worst environmental pollution record in the world, and one of the worst human rights records. I really don't see how anyone who values the environment - or people - would want to buy stuff made there. I know some people think that by trading with China they will somehow improve things - but remember South Africa under apartheid. It wasn't until the world started boycotting the regime that things really started to change. If I want to buy NZ merino, then I'll buy from a company who makes the gear in New Zealand as well.