ICICLE and Woolmark join forces to present the traceable Superfine Merino Wool Collection and DEW Collection. Dedicated to traceability, each garment features a QR code to help customers verify the authenticity and origins of the wool within each garment.
Crafted from wool sourced from Australian woolgrowing properties – including Mulgowan in south-east Queensland and Old Ripponhurst from the Warrabkook region of Victoria – the collections embody a commitment to responsible wool sourcing, with full transparency and traceability. Every step of the process is documented, preserving a record of the craftsmanship journey.
Collection One: Traceable Superfine Merino Wool Collection
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Brand | ICICLE |
Collection Name | ICICLE x WOOLMARK TRACEABLE SUPERFINE MERINO WOOL COLLECTION |
Wool Origin | AUSTRALIAN MULGOWAN PROPERTY |
Yarn Supplier | ZHANGJIAGANG YANGTSE SPINNING CO. LTD. |
Sourced from: Mulgowan Farm
Situated in the Traprock region of south-east Queensland, Australia, Mulgowan covers an area of 3,800 hectares of native pastures roamed by 2,500 Merino sheep. The fineness of Mulgowan’s Merino wool ranges from 13 to 16 microns, resulting in fine wool fibres that are comfortable to wear and soft to the touch.
The history of Mulgowan dates to 1898 when it was purchased by Harry Avery Smith, a grandparent of Mulgowan’s current resident woolgrower, Clive Smith. Clive and his wife Margaret bought Mulgowan from Clive’s father in 1992, leaving city life behind to move there with their two children.
A true multi-generational endeavour, woolgrowing at Mulgowan is devoted to caring for the sheep in their pasture and living in symbiosis with the natural world. Mulgowan’s Merino wool is sold under quality assurance systems including Sustainawool, Authentico, ASWGA, Ausfine and Traprock quality initiatives.
Processed at: Zhangjiagang Yangtse Spinning Co. Ltd.
The Südwolle Group (parent company of Zhangjiagang Yangtse Spinning Co. Ltd.) was founded in 1966 and is today one of the world's leading suppliers of 100% wool and wool blend yarns for weaving, flat and circular knitting, and technical applications.
The ICICLE × Woolmark Traceable Superfine Merino Wool Collection is crafted with bespoke yarns exclusively commissioned for ICICLE by Südwolle Group's flat knitting collection Biella Yarn. The knit fabric has an average fibre fineness of approximately 13.75 microns and can be traced back to the Mulgowan Farm. The fabric offers light and soft next-to-skin feel for unparalleled comfort and durability. The yarn is machine washable, allowing for easy-case and maintenance of the garment.
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Collection Two: Traceable DEW Collection
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Brand | ICICLE |
Collection Name | ICICLE X WOOLMARK TRACEABLE DEW COLLECTION |
Wool Origin | OLD RIPPONHURST FARM |
Fabric Supplier | SHANDONG NANSHAN FASHION SCI-TECH CO., LTD. |
Sourced from: Old Ripponhurst Farm
Located in the Old Ripponhurst Warrabkook region of Victoria, Australia, the Old Ripponhurst woolgrowing property spans 800 hectares and is home to 1,100 Merino rams and 800 White Suffolk rams. The property is operated by David and Michelle Elsom along with their daughters, Grace and Emily.
Old Ripponhurst is meticulously designed to ensure that the sheep thrive in an optimal environment, where modern breeding and shearing techniques maintain high wool quality and efficiency. With focus on the local ecosystem and long-term viability of the woolgrowing property into the future, Old Ripponhurst merges the modernity of the Australian wool industry with a deep commitment to respecting and preserving the natural environment.
Processed at: Shandong Nanshan Fashion Sci-Tech Co., Ltd.
Shandong Nanshan Fashion Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. ("Nanshan Fashion") is a national high-tech enterprise and single champion in the manufacturing industry in China. Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2020 (securities abbreviation: Nanshan Fashion, stock code: 300918), the Company owns two well-known Chinese trademarks, "NANSHAN" and "DELLMA", with a registered capital of RMB 360 million. Nanshan Fashion is dedicated to the creation of what is referred to as a "dual-chain collaboration" development system. It is one of the few companies in the world with an integrated wool textile and clothing industry chain. The company meanwhile operates two significant industrial parks: one for the production of 3600 tons of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, and another for the manufacturing of 80,000 tons of high-performance differentiated polyamide. Its main business covers the R&D, design, production, and sales of worsted fabrics, clothing, and new material products.
The ICICLE × Woolmark Traceable Dew collection uses the exclusive "Dew" fabric developed by Dino Filarte, the esteemed brand under Nanshan Fashion. This world-first technology combines Australian Merino wool and silk with a patented chemical-free process. The result is an innovative fabric which is lightweight, breathable, easy to care for and naturally weatherproof.
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