Update: Ibex shut down in the first quarter of 2017 (which makes us sad). Ibex is a Vermont-based company that produces an outdoors-focused range of merino wool clothing for men and women. The company was founded in 1997 by Peter Helmetag and John Fernsell. When Do Ibex Have Sales? Ibex puts out clothing each season, … Continued
A couple called Patty and Peter Duke founded SmartWool in 1994, right around the same time as Icebreaker. It pioneered the comeback of merino wool clothing after decades of synthetic dominance in the industry. In 2005, Timberland bought out SmartWool and continues it as one of its own brands. What Type of Clothes does SmartWool … Continued
Jerry Moon started Icebreaker started in 1995 in New Zealand after discovering merino fabrics while traveling around New Zealand. He is still the CEO of Icebreaker 22 years later, and the company pioneered merino wool as a fabric for outdoor hiking. Personally, I love the Tech Lite Crew Cut t-shirts from Icebreaker, and I have … Continued
Here is a quick summary of Do’s and Don’t. Below is a list of some general tips to hand wash or machine wash your merino wool. Do’s and Don’t with merino wool ✓ Read the label and specifics of your clothing ✓ Do a first wash in the first 3 wear even if it doesn’t … Continued
When you think of wool clothing, you may well think of itchy, uncomfortable clothing that scratches. The short answer is that high quality merino wool won’t itch. In fact, the first thing people often remark on when they try on a piece of merino wool is silky soft texture of the fabric. The reason that … Continued
You’ll be forgiven for thinking that merino wool is pricey. Especially if you’re on a budget, it pays to spend a little time to research if you can find some discounts. Watch Out for the End-of-Season Sales The big brands such as Icebreaker and SmartWool generally have four seasons per year. At the end of … Continued