NZ Merino Company
New Zealand superfine Merino, the fibre behind Icebreaker and Allbirds.
The NZ Merino Company, founded in 1998, is New Zealand's leading fine Merino wool marketing company connecting South Island farmers with premium wool buyers. The company manages long-term supply agreements between Merino farms and global brands including Icebreaker (activewear), Allbirds (footwear), and Smartwool (outdoor gear). New Zealand Merino is world-renowned for softness and performance.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Founded
- 1998
- Website
- nzmerino.co.nz
- Categories
- Fabrics & Textile Materials, Agriculture & Raw Materials
- Markets
- United States, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, Australia
Verified facts
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
Claimed certifications
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 OEKO-TEX Label Check
- Global Organic Textile Standard GOTS Public Database
Import rules for these goods
- Textiles sold in the EU must carry fibre-composition labelling under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. European Commission
- Textiles sold in the US must comply with FTC labeling rules (fiber content, country of origin, care instructions). US FTC