Materials
The art of wool
Pro-Tech Lite
Collection(s): Essentials
Composition: 83% Merino Wool, 12% Nylon, 5% Elastane
Weight(s): 140 gsm
Micron gauge: 18.9μm
Our Pro-Tech Lite fabric is our featherweight champion. For our lightest weight textile, we use just a touch of nylon and elastane to increase the fabric's durability and keep it fitting close to skin for ultimate performance.
Merino Tencel™
Collection(s): Merino Tencel™, Springbok Collection
Composition: 45% Merino Wool, 45% Tencel™, 10% Nylon
Weight(s): 150 gsm
Micron gauge: 19.5μm
This fabric blends merino with the natural cooling properties of Tencel™, a fiber derived from sustainably grown eucalyptus. We use Corespun technology to wrap those fibers around a nylon filament for additional tensile strength. This hybrid excels in hot and humid weather to keep you feeling cool and dry when the mercury rises.
weightless wool
Collections: Journey
Composition: 89% Merino Wool, 11% Nylon
Fabric weight: 150 gsm
Micron gauge: 18.5μm
We wrap ultra-thin merino fibers around a nylon filament to make this 150gsm fabric both lightweight and durable. This is our one-quiver, do-everything textile. Corespinning keeps merino as the only fiber next to skin, allowing nylon to increase the longevity of this all-season fabric without impacting its breathability or odor resistance. Weightless Wool combines the best of human innovation with the best of what nature has to offer.
seamless
Collection: Balance
Composition: 59% Merino Wool, 18% Nylon, 17% Polyester, 6% Elastane
Weight(s): 160 gsm
Micron gauge: Varies
Our Seamless material bids farewell to chafing and hot spots with a specialized construction to eliminate side seams and create body-mapped compression. Thanks to a bit of elastane, this collection stays in place as it wicks moisture to keep you comfortable for all-day adventures and everyday challenges.
MECool Finish
Collection(s): 24 Hour, Indie Hoodies, Indie Quick Link
Composition: 100% Merino Wool
Weight(s): 165-185 gsm
Micron gauge: 18.5μm
Our MECool fabric is 100% merino with a performance finish. We use a proprietary steaming process that makes the material feel cooler to the touch, increasing its versatility in various climates. The simplicity of this fabric makes it a standout. If 100% wool will work for merino, we think it will work just fine for you, too.
Pro-Tech
Collection(s): Woolies Tech
Composition: 81% Merino Wool, 12% Nylon, 7% Elastane
Weight(s): 180 gsm
Micron gauge: 18.9μm
The Pro-Tech fabric was designed for high aerobic activities in cool and cold conditions. At only 180gsm, it maintains incredible warmth for its weight without overheating. We bolster Pro-Tech with nylon for durability and a touch of elastane to maintain its shape for days on end without washing. This is Ibex performance at its finest.
Wool Cotton Blend
Collection(s): Tranquil
Composition: 70% Organic Cotton, 26% Merino Wool, 4% Elastane
Weight(s): 230 gsm
Micron gauge: 19.5μm
This is the travel blend to treat yourself with. A layer of merino next to skin wicks sweat away and regulates your temperature while a breathable organic cotton face offers unmatched drape and softness. Whether you’re racing through the airport security line or exploring your destination, this knit is as luxurious as it is technical.
Hero French Terry
Collection(s): Hero, Nomad Joggers
Composition: 95% Merino Wool, 5% Elastane
Weight(s): 270 gsm
Micron gauge: 18.5μm
We’ve taken the best French Terry and made it even better—by making it from merino. Whether you’re out for a jog or hanging by the campfire, our temperature regulating Hero French Terry fabric ensures you feel and look your very best. Made of 95% merino wool with just a touch of elastane to maintain the fabric’s shape between washings, this fabric is plush performance.
Merino Ponti
Collections: Shak, Shak Lite
Composition: 100% Merino Wool
Weight(s): 300 - 375 gsm
Micron gauge: 19.5μm
Part mid layer, part outer layer, our Ponti is 100% merino wool, double-knit for incredible insulation. The interlocking structure monopolizes on merino’s natural elasticity, allowing it to move with you while skinning up the north side of the mountain or reaching for that final arête. Merino Ponti is our fabric of choice for the Shak collection, named for the iconic Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. It’s ready for any and every expedition you find yourself on.
Ponti Compression
Collection(s): Lizzi
Composition: 71% Merino Wool, 24% Nylon, 5% Elastane
Weight(s): 345 gsm
Micron gauge: 19.5μm
Ponti Compression fabric is a hardwearing blend of merino wool with nylon for added strength and abrasion resistance. A small amount of elastane helps maintain the fabric’s shape and compression, so you’ll get a snug and cozy fit that feels tailor made.