Bust: Place your tape measure across your back, underneath your arms and then across the widest part on your bust. Don't 'squash' yourself.
Height: This is your true height, without the assistance of shoes
Waist: Measure the smallest part of your torso
Hip: Place your measuring tape around your body at the fullest part of your hip, feet together
In instances when your body measurements for bust and height (or waist and hip) are in two different suggested sizes, Icebreaker recommends going with the size from your bust (or hip) measurement.
The Original Half Zip is aptly named. First released in the original 1995 Icebreaker collection, this much-loved, versatile pure Merino-wool top is as popular as ever for layering up in cold conditions. It's at home in a wide range of environments, from the mountains to the sea, featuring simple styling and functional features including the fully-fashioned high collar with half zip that adds extra temperature regulation and thumb loops to anchor the sleeves for easy layering and extra protection.
Features
Regular fit
100% Merino wool: soft fibres that naturally regulate body temperature in all weather conditions and resist odours
Fully fashioned rib collar
Non-PFC zip
Thumb loops to anchor sleeves for easy layering and extra warmth and protection
Flatlock seams to help reduce friction
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 warm with similar colours. Do not use softeners, do not use bleach. Dry in the shade, do not tumble dry. Do not dry clean. Exact instructions on the care label.
