Black Sheep Collection
ICEWEAR'S NEW OEKO-TEX 100 QUALITY CERTIFIED OUTDOOR RECREATION LINE
Icewear presents Black Sheep Collection with a new environmentally friendly OEKO-TEX 100 quality certified outdoor line.
The product line is unique globally with its unique wool blend where the line's clothing is filled with 60gr of Icelandic wool. The garments are therefore light and warm, thanks to the unique qualities of the Icelandic wool. The design is timeless and environmentally friendly, but only high quality materials are used in the line where every detail is well thought out.
DESIGNED FOR MOVEMENT
The OEKO-TEX 100 STANDARD certified outdoor collection is especially designed for outdoor activities in different weather conditions. The unique qualities of Icelandic wool provide maximum insulation, excellent durability, breathability and exceptional warmth regulation qualities.
The exterior of the line is made from recycled materials which ensures agility while being water resistant. The Black Sheep Collection is therefore a revolution for outdoor enthusiasts who want more eco-friendly options and good functionality in different conditions.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
With the Black Sheep Collection, Icewear has gone one step further towards sustainability, but the design is timeless and only high quality materials are used in the line, the garments are made to last. The outdoor line is OEKO-TEX quality certified, meaning that every garment, from materials to its threads, has been intensively tested for up to 350 harmful substances. The exterior and lining is then made of 100% recycled nylon is then used in the outer layer of the material.
For over 50 years, ever since Icewear was founded in 1972, wool has been at the core of Icewear's development, design and manufacture of clothing. The Black Sheep Collection is insulated with a Icelandic wool filling made from 80% Icelandic wool and 20% recycled PET/bio-poly ester. This type of wool filling is a relatively new phenomenon in the insulation of outdoor clothing, but the wool used in filling is leftover column that was previously not used for knitting bands.
Read about Icewear's sustainability policy here
OEKO-TEX-100
The Black Sheep Collection product line is 100% OEKO-TEX 100 quality certified, which means third-party certification ensuring that the product is free of harmful chemicals. That is, the customer can be sure that he is buying an environmentally friendly garment, which is certified by an independent party that is neither the brand itself nor the manufacturer. All materials used in the garment: fabrics, threads, elastics, zippers, snaps, etc. have been tested for harmful substances and are therefore safe. The OEKO-TEX 100 certified garment has a QR code that the customer can scan and then goes directly into the certification.
Read more about OEKO-TEX quality certification
ICELANDIC WOOL-FILL
Icelandic the wool insulation in the Black Sheep Collection, the OEKOTEX-100 is quality certified and unique worldwide, but the properties of the Icelandic wool are undeniably unique, as it has long ensured Icelanders warmth and comfort in ever-changing conditions. Ever since the Vikings settled in Iceland and brought livestock with them, Icelandic sheep have roamed freely in the mountains and fjords of the country. During this time, she has developed a unique ability to survive in the harshness. The wool has a double layer called traction and envelope, while the wool consists of shorter and coarser hairs on the inside which retains the heat well along with longer hairs on the outside that are water resistant and perform the function of keeping them dry in rain as snow.
Can I wash it?
Yes, all wool-filled clothing from Icewear is machine washable. Treat it like any other wool product, wash it on a low (max 30°C/86F) temperature and lay it down to dry.
Will it clump?
No, the wool insulation is produced as a lightweight layer which will maintain it´s shape when wet.
Can I use it year round?
Yes, Icelandic wool is especially breathable and will provide warmth when needed. The garments work well as a mid or outer layer. Have a look as well at Icewear’s heavy duty winter options.
Why is Icelandic wool special?
Icelandic wool is a light, breathable and anti-bacterial natural material. It consists out of two types of hairs which both work as a great insulator, and naturally repels water.
Why is the Black Sheep collection so special?
The Black Sheep collection is a high-quality outdoor apparel collection made with Icelandic wool and recycled polyester. The whole selection is fully OEKO-TEX certified, which means that each product, from the fabric to the thread, has been rigorously tested against a list of up to 350 toxic chemicals.
What´s so sustainable about the collection?
The insulation is made from 80% Icelandic wool/20% recycled polyester, and 100% recycled nylon is used for the outer fabric.
Is there more?
Yes, a whole wool-filled collection is available here at Icewear.
Any other questions?
Reach out to us or drop by in one of Icewear´s many stores in Iceland.
Icewear from Iceland since 1972
Icewear has a long tradition of producing wool clothing, starting out as a little wool knitting factory in the early 1970s. The traditional way of working with yarn gave them great knowledge of Scandinavian compositions, and living in Iceland allowed them to test and develop outdoor apparel especially for colder climates.