Neck: Measure around the middle of your neck, leaving the tape loose
Chest: Place your tape measure across your back, underneath your arms and then across the fullest part of the chest
Arm length: Measure from the back of your neck to the top of your shoulders, to your elbow and down to your wrist bone
Waist: Measure at your navel
Hip: Place your measuring tape around your body at the fullest part of your hip, feet together
In instances when your body measurements for chest and height (or waist and hip) are in two different suggested sizes, Icebreaker recommends going with the size from your chest (or hip) measurement.
The Merino 560 RealFleece Elemental LS Zip is a heavyweight performance midlayer jacket designed for your active cold-weather adventures. Made with breathable, odour-resistant, brushed 100% Merino wool RealFleece® fabric for excellent warmth and next-to-skin softness with articulated sleeves for increased range of movement and a drop-tail and elasticated hem and cuffs to trap in heat. It also has harness-compatible alpine hand pocket.
Features
Slim fit
RealFleece®: natural, luxurious, brushed Merino wool alternative to a synthetic fleece to provide warmth without the weight and comfort next-to-skin
Kissing welt zip to prevent friction
Zip is PFC free
Articulated sleeves
Zipped alpine hand pockets
Elasticated hem and cuffs for secure fit
Drop-tail hem for added coverage
Specifications
Made From
100% Merino wool 20.9 micron, exclusive of decoration
Technologies
Merino wool is super lightweight, soft, non-itchy, non-clammy, warm in the cold and cool in the heat, and has a miraculous ability to resist odour. Because it was made in the mountains rather than in a petrochemical laboratory. It's naturally renewable, recyclable and biodegradable.
The smaller the micron, the finer the fibre, the softer it feels. The diameter of a Merino fibre is measured in microns – where one micron equals one millionth of a metre. Icebreaker's Merino fibres range from 15.5 to 23.5 microns to ensure a soft hand feel across our skin to outer layers. Finer fibres feel softer because they bend more easily when in contact with the skin.
Icebreaker next-to-skin layers: 15.5-18.5 micron
Icebreaker mid layers: 18.6-22.5 micron
Icebreaker outer layers: 22.6-23 micron
Synthetic fibres: 30 micron
Traditional wool fibre: 50 micron
Human hair: 70 micron
Care
Machine wash cold on delicate cycle with similar colours. Do not use softeners, do not use bleach. Flat dry in the shade, do not tumble dry. Cool iron. Do not dry clean. Exact instructions on the care label.
