March 21, 2012Icebreaker Merino: Biodegradable Test

The video shows how Icebreaker merino pretty much fully biodegraded after nine months. In comparison, polyester knit fabrics did not degrade at all during the course of the nine-month trial period. If you're worried about your environmental footprint, and we all should be, this makes merino rather attractive, especially considering it is a natural fiber to begin with. Speaking of which, are you wondering how Icebreaker merino apparel is made? Just click here.

I can only question the utility of this test in that who in their right mind would throw out a merino shirt? As someone how is very good a losing things, I know that's besides the point, I just felt the need to share my love of merino : )