High-tech performance clothing for outdoor industry
27 Dec '07
3 min read
Eyelet gussets – more breathable than the usual jersey fabric – are used in high-sweat zones to give the highest possible resistance to moisture. Seams on high-friction areas have been removed to reduce friction and chafing.
Pockets on most garments are stitched and folded back, but on the GT range they've been heat-glued to prevent friction. As a result, they're much flatter and less bulky than usual.
The merino fabric has been blended with 2% Lycra for shape enhancement, but it's still pure super-soft merino wool against your skin. The innovation is vital to prevent the garment sagging, and to keep the fabric in excellent condition over its lifetime.
Like all Icebreaker garments, the GT range complies with the company's absolute insistence on sustainability and a high standard of animal welfare, as well as practices that are socially ethical, have a low impact on the environment and use the latest clean technology.
The GT range includes 15 tops and one pair of pants in the men's range, and 13 tops and two pairs of pants in the women's range.
Garments come in four different weights, and feature Icebreaker's trademark dynamic and quirky approach to colour and design details.
While the range has been designed for cross-training, it is likely to be expanded to include garments for specific sports, such as a polo top for tennis and a cycling top.
"This is a really exciting range of performance clothing, and we're looking forward to developing it even further," says Jason.
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