Sourced from the merino sheep, this miracle fibre is a regular overachiever, excelling on so many levels to keep your body in perfect balance. Not only that, merino is completely regenerative, releasing valuable nutrients back into the soil as it gently returns to the earth.
Total Easy Care Merino
Total Easy Care Merino breaks all the rules. This super soft 100% ZQRX™ certified New Zealand merino yarn is brimming with benefits, and will be a go-to that you'll reach for in the wardrobe time and time again.
Why it's good for you:
- Easy Care — Machine washable for easy care.
- Long-lasting — Resistant to pilling, it will stay looking great and keep its shape, wear after wear.
- Temperature regulating — Unlike synthetics, merino wool is an active fibre that reacts to changes in body temperature, so it can cool you down when you're warm, and warm you up when you're cold.
- Odour resistant — Merino wool absorbs moisture vapour and wicks away sweat and odour molecules to keep you fresh for longer, meaning less washing for you.
- Comfortable — Natural elasticity helps merino garments stretch and move with your body, making them super comfortable to wear.
- Protection — Merino has natural UV resistance, which not only protects your skin from the sun, but also means it won't fade, even under harsh light conditions. It is naturally fire retardant and safe around a naked flame or intense heat.
- Wrinkle-resistant — At a microscopic level, each merino wool fibre is like a coiled spring that returns to its natural shape after being bent. This gives merino wool garments a natural resistance to wrinkles.
Why it's good for the planet:
- Sustainably sourced — We source our Total Easy Care Merino from ZQRX™ certified, Glenthorne Station, at the foot of the Southern Alps in the South Island of New Zealand. The team at Glenthorne go above and beyond when it comes to social, environmental and animal welfare. They take a regenerative approach to create a better, kinder, more positive future for the planet.
- No mulesing — Mulesing is a common practice among sheep farmers to prevent fly strike. It is a surgical procedure performed without anaesthetic that involves the removal of skin from the crutch area. As animal welfare is extremely important to us, we only use non-mulesed merino sheep.
- Easy on the earth — When merino is disposed of, it will naturally decompose in soil in a matter of years, slowly releasing valuable nutrients back into the earth, and as sheep produce a new fleece every year, i's a completely renewable fibre.
Mountainsilk™ — Fine Machine Washable Merino
Mountainsilk™ is our renowned fine machine washable merino. It's created much like a fine wine, with painstaking attention to detail in all technical aspects of its production.
Sourced from Glenthorne Station, we only use the highest quality sustainable ZQRX™ certified 18.9 micron merino, as we know the happier and healthier the sheep are, the better quality merino they will produce. ZQRX™ merino fibre is backed by an on-farm accreditation, which verifies the highest standard of quality and practice right throughout the supply chain.
From fibre selection and design through to spinning and knitting, every care is taken to ensure each Mountainsilk™ piece we make will stand the test of time. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully made, our Mountainsilk™ garments will not itch or pill and have clever temperature regulating qualities. Mountainsilk™ is also anti-microbial, UV and odour resistant, making it perfect for work, play and travel. It is arguably the best fabric on the planet to deliver all day style in easy wear, easy care dressing.
Mountainsilk™ Stretch
Mountainsilk™ Stretch is made from ZQRX™ certified sustainable Merino, with the added feature of 5% elastane. Luxuriously soft to wear, Mountainsilk™ Stretch is 240gsm, slightly heavier than Mountainsilk™ which is 195gsm.
Mountainsilk™ Sport
Mountainsilk™ Sport is a sweatshirt weight second layer made from 100% ZQRX™ certified merino. This double ponti knit edition of Mountainsilk™ is supremely comfortable, and the perfect outer layer for work or play.
Why it's good for you:
- Temperature Regulating Comfort — Mountainsilk™ quietly works to keep your body in perfect balance, keeping you cool in warm surroundings, and insulating when it's cold. Merino also naturally repels water droplets, yet will absorb moisture from your skin, so you'll stay feeling dry and warm.
- Anti-microbial and odour resistant — Lanolin and keratin are natural waxes produced by sheep which give merino wool anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. That means less washing for you because your garments won't get smelly like synthetic fabrics do.
- Easy care — Gone are the days of time-consuming hand washing and pressing your wardrobe essentials; all Mountainsilk™ garments are machine washable, and with a light steam, any wrinkles magically disappear, making them perfect for your busy lifestyle.
- Long lasting — Mountainsilk™ garments keep their shape and colour and they resist pilling, so they'll stay looking great, wash after wash, year after year.
- Protection — Mountainsilk™ has naturally built-in UV resistance, which not only protects your skin from the sun, but also means it will not fade, even under harsh light conditions. It is naturally fire retardant and safe around a naked flame or intense heat
Why it's good for sheep and the planet:
- No mulesing — Mulesing is a common practice among sheep farmers to prevent fly strike. It is a surgical procedure performend without anaesthetic that involves the removal of skin from the crutch area. As animal welfare is extremely important to us, we only use non-mulesed merino sheep.
- Sustainably sourced — We source the merino for our Mountainsilk™ range from Glenthorne Station, at the foot of the Southern Alps in the South Island of New Zealand. The team at Glenthorne go above and beyond when it comes to social, environmental and animal welfare. They take a regenerative approach to create a better, kinder, more positive future for the planet.
- Renewable and biodegradable — When merino is disposed of, it will naturally decompose in soil in a matter of years, slowly releasing valuable nutrients back into the earth, and as sheep produce a new fleece every year, it's a completely renewable fibre.
- Microplastic-free— Entirely natural, Mountainsilk™ and Mountainsilk™ Sport garments are free from microplastics that pollute our waterways, air and soil.
Merino TENCEL™
Our blend of TENCEL™ fibres and merino wool creates a luxurious yarn that is beautiful to wear and easy on the earth. Our ZQRX™ certified merino is sustainably sourced from Glenthorne Station when their happy, healthy sheep need a haircut. Our TENCEL™ fibres come from Lenzing who focus on the sustainable production of high quality botanical fibres.
Why it's good for you:
- Moisture management — While TENCEL™ and merino are both known for their warmth, they also have impressive moisture management properties, with the ability to rapidly transfer moisture away from the body to keep you comfortable and dry.
- Temperature regulating — Both merino and TENCEL™ fibres regulate temperature to keep you adapting to cooler or warmer climates.
- Anti-microbial and odour resistant — This blend is anti-microbial and resists odour so you'll be smelling sweet and smiling, given you won't have to do so much washing.
Why it's good for the planet:
- Sustainably grown — TENCEL™ (lyocell) is a cellulose fibre and the TENCEL™ fibres we use are extracted from wood that is sustainably grown in a unique closed loop system to ensure the earth is looked after.
- Sustainably sourced — We source our the merino for our Merino TENCEL™ garments from Glenthorne Station, at the foot of the Southern Alps in the South Island of New Zealand. The team at Glenthorne go above and beyond when it comes to social, environmental and animal welfare. They take a regenerative approach to create a better, kinder, more positive future for the planet. We source our TENCEL™ from Lenzing who care deeply about sustainability and use closed loop production processes to maximise resource recovery and minimise chemicals and waste.
- Renewable and biodegradable — both fibres can be returned to the earth and will decompose naturally.
- Microplastic-free — Entirely natural, Merino TENCEL™ garments are free from microplastics that pollute our waterways, air and soil.
Airewool™
Made from a knitted base that is then milled to create a felted effect, this specially crafted 100% merino wool comes from happy, healthy sheep that need a haircut.
Why it's good for you:
- Temperature regulating — Airewool™ also has extraordinary moisture wicking abilities to keep you comfortable and fresh.
- Durable — Highly resilient, Airewool™ retains its looks, durability and unique properties for decades.
- Wind and water resistant — This warm, luxurious fabric is naturally wind and water resistant.
Why it's good for the planet:
- Renewable and biodegradable — When merino is disposed of, it will naturally decompose in soil in a matter of years, slowly releasing valuable nutrients back into the earth. And, as sheep produce a new fleece every year, it’s a completely renewable fibre.
- Microplastic-free — Entirely natural, Mountainsilk™ and Mountainsilk™ Sport garments are free from microplastics that pollute our waterways, air and soil.
Wool
The exceptional qualities of wool will keep you comfortable in changeable weather.
Why wool is good for you:
- Temperature regulating — Wool also has extraordinary moisture wicking abilities to keep you comfortable in changeable climates.
- Wind and water resistant — Wool is naturally wind and water resistant to keep you protected from the elements.
- Anti-microbial and odour resistant — Wool naturally resists odour to keep you fresher for longer and minimise the amount of washing you have to do!
- UV and fire resistant — Wool offers natural protection from the sun and flames.
Why wool is good for the planet:
- Biodegradable — When wool is disposed of, it will naturally decompose in soil, slowly releasing valuable nutrients back into the earth.
- Renewable — As sheep produce a new fleece every year, wool is a completely renewable fibre.
- Microplastic-free — Entirely natural, wool garments are free from microplastics that pollute our waterways, air and soil.
