The original Icebreaker, this outstanding fabric is the warmest and most breathable performance baselayer in the world.
For cold to very cold conditions, the Bodyfit 260 Tech Top is ideal for all winter sports, and has become one of Icebreaker's most popular tops.
Featuring a three-way collar - zip up, down or up and rolled -thumb loops, a dropped tail and raglan sleeves, this technical top breathes brilliantly and refuses to hold odour.
Icebreaker garments almost look after themselves as they don't hold any moisture. In fact, the known record for wearing an Icebreaker non-stop in extreme conditions is 196 days!
Colours Available:
Size Guide (chest/height)*
- Small = 96.5 cms / 171.5 cms
- Medium = 101.5 cms / 175.5 cms
- Large = 106.5 cms / 179.5 cms
- X-Large = 111.5 cms / 183.5 cms
- XX-Large = 116.5 cms / 187.5 cms
*Measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions.
In cases when your body measurements are midway between two sizes, go to the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit.
Icebreaker in a nutshell
Kept warm in cold mountain winters, the New Zealand Merino sheep is shorn in summer, and is left with a thin layer that breathes in the heat before the animal bulks up for winter.
That was the science behind Icebreaker developing the world's first Merino wool layering system, based on the knowledge that the Merino wool was created by nature to keep an animal alive in the mountains.
If it didn't work, the animal would die. Ever since then, Icebreaker's role has been to turn this fibre into a clothing system that enables people to return to the mountains.
The challenge to make Merino relevant for another species - the human race - has been won!
Merino wool has many benefits; sustainability, less environmental impact than synthetics and a highly rate of breathability.
Unlike normal wool, its fibres are smaller and do not itch.
Performance-wise it wicks and absorbs moisture, and obviously provides a large amount of insulation for its weight.
And as a bonus, it is much less prone to odour build-up than synthetics...ideal if you need to pack light and don't have many opportunities to do the washing!