Icebreaker is an outdoor clothing brand that focuses on modern and simplistic designs for men, women, and children. Icebreaker defies the norm of “fast fashion” by creating casual clothing items that are versatile and carry longevity throughout multiple seasons. Icebreaker uses merino wool, ethically farmed in New Zealand, and regenerative agriculture to create quality products that embrace nature.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker is an outdoor clothing brand that focuses on modern and simplistic designs for men, women, and children. Icebreaker defies the norm of “fast fashion” by creating casual clothing items that are versatile and carry longevity throughout multiple seasons. Icebreaker uses merino wool, ethically farmed in New Zealand, and regenerative agriculture to create quality products that embrace nature.
Transparency
- Icebreaker provides a complete factory list on their website with descriptions of the factories and suppliers.
- Icebreaker’s website maps out the location of its growers and provides details regarding their animal friendly farming.
- Through the VF Corporation, Icebreaker is able to engage manufacturing facilities in a way that promotes human rights and environmental sustainability.
Fair Labor
- Icebreaker’s supply chain consists of direct relationships with suppliers.
- Icebreaker has worked with 30% of their suppliers for 10+ years.
- Through VF Corporation, Icebreaker’s factories are provided with programs that invest in water, sanitation, childcare, education, health, and nutrition.
- Icebreaker can improve their fair labor score by requiring factories pay workers a living wage and benefits, and sharing their current progress.
Sustainably Made
- Icebreaker is shifting their focus to biodegradable packaging to minimize their waste and they are currently 96.14% plastic free.
- Icebreaker uses 95% natural and plant based fibers.
- Icebreaker utilizes a closed loop system by taking wood pulp from Tencel farming and transforming it into cellulosic fibers for their products.
- Icebreaker is transitioning to using regenerative agriculture in their materials. Regenerative agriculture has several environmental benefits such as promoting biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions.
