As someone who runs hot and hates cold outdoor activities like camping, I’ve never felt the need to own or have an opinion about thermals. But when I started talking to people about their favourite thermals for this week’s column, one name was mentioned more than others: Icebreaker.
The New Zealand outdoor brand has done a lot of research and development to create performance materials from natural fibres, including ultrafine merino wool which is lightweight and elastic, making it comfortable next to the skin. It can also hold a substantial amount of water before the wearer feels cold and wet, which is important for outdoor adventures. As a protein fibre it is much better than synthetic materials at regulating the body’s temperature.
