The Guide To Efficient Living
Looking sharp while beating the heat is only half the battle when it comes to choosing summer clothing. Many of us like to choose clothes and fabrics that are as healthy as possible, both for ourselves and for the environment. Here are some of our top picks for men’s organic summer clothing. You can feel… [Continue Reading]
As the summer approaches and the weather turns warmer, wool clothing is probably not something we’re rushing to stock up on. As it turns out, maybe we should be. Although scientists have tried to create the perfect fabric that will keep our bodies dry and cool — or warm — wool, a natural fiber, has… [Continue Reading]
Sure, summer might not be the the time that you usually think about stocking up on wool shirts. But this natural fiber, that draws water away from your skin and releases it back into the air, is the perfect fabric to keep you cool and dry all summer long. In addition, many wool tops are… [Continue Reading]
How soon the warm weather is here. Icebreaker has released a new line merino clothing for spring. Available from Moosejaw.
Icebreaker, a New Zealand company, is proving that wool can be worn in warm weather. They have released a new line of “ultra-fine” merino wool T-shirts. I’ve been testing their Tech T Lite while biking, it has performed quite admirably in the heat — it keeps you cool, and retains less odor than a cotton… [Continue Reading]
This newly released Outer340 Clipper jacket from Icebreaker is made out 100% New Zealand merino wool. The “Outer340″ refers the the weight of the wool (340 grams per square centimeter). It costs about $230 USD. See this previous post for details on why we think their clothing is metaefficient. This page has a guide to… [Continue Reading]
Icebreaker has just released a new line of ultralight merino wool performance wear called Superfine190. The Superfine range uses a smooth, soft wool to create a “cool wool” quality — intended for summer and lightweight warmth when it gets cold. It’s hard to believe these tops are woven from wool, they are so thin. The… [Continue Reading]
Icebreaker, a New Zealand company specializing in merino wool performance wear, has just introduced a new line of jackets named PurePlus. The jackets are constructed from two merino fabrics: a stretch knit interior laminated to a finely woven exterior. They are wind resistant, warm and highly breathable. We’ve noted the virtues of merino wool in… [Continue Reading]
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