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[H1] Repair & Re-wear

To repair is to be resilient—and good gear should go the distance. This series shows you how to give your merino wool a longer life. All you need is a needle, some thread, and a few minutes.

Stitch repair

Square darning

Patch repair

[H2] Stitch repair

Merino wool is built for the wild, but even the best fibres meet the occasional snag.This stitch repair is a fast on-the-go fix, so you can quickly get back on the trail.Difficulty level: 3/5Repair time: 6 minutesTools needed: All you’ll need is a needle and thread, and some scissors. We’re using a vibrant thread to clearly show the stitches, but if you can match the thread to your garment, you're guaranteed a barely-there repair. 

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Step 01

Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end. We begin from the reverse side of the fabric and bring the needle through the material about 1 cm below the bottom edge of the hole. 

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Step 02

We’re going to be making tiny stitches, placing the needle through just a couple of loops in the material. Continuing just above where we began, we’ll make these stitches further and further apart from one another, creating a diamond shape over the hole. As you continue over the hole, begin to taper your stitches closer together.

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Once your stitches are a couple of millimeters apart, above the top edge of the hole, use your thumb and forefinger to hold the tail of your thread at the base of your work, and with your other hand, gently pull your stitches together, transforming the long stitches into a single seam.

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To finish the repair, bring your needle to the back of the fabric and make a couple of knotted stitches by placing your needle through the ends of the material, through the loop of thread created by your stitch, and pulling to secure.

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Step 05

Trim the threads and your repair is complete. You can help the repair blend into the material by lightly ironing over the surface.  That’s all it takes to keep your merino wool moving because to repair is to re-wear. 

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The garment is repaired and ready to be worn again on your next adventure!

[H2] Square darning

Merino wool’s softness and performance make it a go-to layer season after season.  Over time, signs of wear may show in places—but square darning is a timeless way to reinforce what lasts. Difficulty level: 5/5Repair time: 15 minutesTools needed: We’re using a needle and thread, scissors and a darning disc. If you don’t have one, you can secure your fabric around a small dish with an elastic. For this repair, you don’t need to knot the end of the thread.

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Secure the fabric onto your darning disc and thread your needle. Place your threaded needle into the side of the work area. Then bring it back to the surface a few millimeters away from the edge of the hole, leaving a long tail of thread.

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Step 02

Imagine a square overlaying your hole, and begin at the bottom right corner. We’re going to make long stitches that form vertical stripes over the hole. 

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Bring your needle up to the top right corner, through two loops in the material, and back down to make another small stitch. Repeat this back and forth until the hole has been covered with long vertical stitches. 

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The next step is to weave horizontal threads through the vertical stitches. Use the back end of your needle to begin weaving, over and under the threads. When you reach the other side, make a small stitch. 

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Now repeat in the other direction, weaving over and under the opposite threads. You can use your needle to straighten the horizontal threads by pushing them against the previous row.

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At the end of your final row, place the needle halfway into the corner. Now you can carefully remove the darning disc, pulling the needle to the back side of the fabric. 

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On the backside of the material, secure the thread by making a couple of knotted stitches. Bring your needle through an existing stitch, and through the loop of thread as you pull to secure. 

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Step 08

Pull the other thread tail to the reverse, thread it onto your needle and repeat the same process. To complete your repair, trim both thread ends. And just like that, your merino’s back to its best, because to repair is to re-wear.

[H2] Patch repair

Over time, even merino wool shows signs of the journey. This creative patch repair transforms small scuffs into something unique... something inspired by the natural world.Difficulty level: 4/5Repair time: 10 minutesTools needed: We’re using a needle and thread, scissors and a darning disc. If you don’t have one, you can secure your fabric around a small dish with an elastic.  This repair also uses a small scrap of fabric. Choose a lightweight, woven fabric for a durable finish. 

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Place your fabric scrap behind the hole in your garment, and secure both layers onto a darning disc or another flat surface. Place your threaded needle into the side of the work area, and come up to the surface at the edge of the hole, leaving a long tail of thread.

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Make a stitch a few millimeters away from the hole to form your first sun flare, then come up at the opposite side of the hole. 

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Step 03

Repeat this step so that you have 2 adjacent stitches on either side of the hole, this time bringing your needle up along the edge of the hole halfway between the first two stitches. Repeat this step so that you have 4 sun flares stemming from the hole.

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You can continue adding stitches between your existing flares until you have 8, 16 or 32 sun flares depending on your preferred design, and the size of your hole.

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On your final stitch, place your needle halfway into the material. Now carefully remove the darning disc, pulling the needle to the back side of the fabric.

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On the backside of the fabric, place your needle through a couple nearby stitches, and make a knot by pulling the stitch closed through the loop that’s formed.Thread your needle onto the second thread tail, where you began your repair, and repeat this process.

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Now you can trim the threads. You may also wish to trim some of the fabric from your patch.

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Step 08

This creative repair technique can be used to create a sun motif, as well as stars, leaves, flowers and many other creative interpretations.And now that’s all fixed— and with a bit of added personality, because to repair is to re-wear.

[H2] Why choose merino wool?

Soft, breathable, and naturally odor-resistant, merino wool is your go-to for comfort and performance. Discover what makes it exceptional and how to care for it to keep it lasting longer.

BENEFITS OF MERINO WOOL

MERINO CARE GUIDE

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The lightest layer. The longest runs.

[H1] Run lighter. Run further. Stay Featherlight™.

SHOP FEATHERLIGHT™

[H3] Running starts in merino

SHOP ALL RUNNING

[H2] Well travelled. Still fresh.

SHOP TECH LITE TEE

[H2] Our merino wool. At its finest..

SHOP MERINOFINE™ ACE

[H2] Seasonal highlights

Hike

Run

Escape

Snow Sports

[H2] Learn more

[H3]

T-Shirt Guide

Read More

[H3]

Sustainability

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[H3]

icebreaker repair station

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Base Layer Guide

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[H1] How can we help?

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I need help with ordering or this website

Can I check out as a ‘guest’, rather than signing up for an icebreaker account?Sure. We get it – creating an account can be a hassle. However, if you plan to visit us again, there are benefits to ordering with your own account – especially if you’re signed up to our loyalty program.What if my billing address is separate from my shipping address?No problem. In the billing step of check-out, you’ll have the option to use a different address than the one you provide for shipping. Just find the little checkbox near the top of the billing page.Why didn’t my coupon or discount apply to my order? Most of the time, a coupon will not apply to product that is already discounted, as offers can’t be combined. If you’re having trouble, we’re happy to help sort it out, just get in touch with us below.Can I order an ‘out of stock’ item as a backorder? Sorry if we’ve sold out of what you really wanted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept backorders. Did you know  loyalty  members get early access to new product? Might help you get a head start next time.

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Can I ship packages to islands?Unfortunately no, we are unable to deliver to islands. Deliveries to mainland England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are accepted.When will my order ship?Assuming everything goes as it should, your order will leave our warehouse within 2-3 business days. A business day is Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.What is the cost of shipping?Standard delivery is free for all orders over £40​. Orders placed with standard delivery are delivered within 5-7 business days. For more details on shipping, pop on over to our shipping page.Will I need to pay any additional import duties for my order shipping to the UK?No, you will not need to pay any separate import duties when receiving your order. The purchase price displayed here is already final and inclusive of any import duty that may apply to your order shipping to the UK.How will my order ship (carrier)?Orders will ship with Yodel. Check out our shipping page for detail on our shipping logistics.How long will my order take to arrive?This can vary depending on your shipping method and the time of year. Our shipping page is the best place to look for more details on shipping times, especially around the holiday season.Can I ship to international addresses?No, unfortunately, from this site we cannot ship to any address outside of UK. If you’d like to ship to Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, or another European country, use our location picker to choose where you’d like to ship to.How can I track my current order?Once your icebreaker order has been shipped, we’ll send you an email with your tracking number. Alternately, if you ordered while signed in with an account you can find the shipment and tracking information in your order history.

I have a question about returns

How do I return an item?Easy - the best place to start a return is on our returns page. That page should have all the info you need but reach out if you need any further help. Also refer to our returns terms page for more info on our returns policy.When will my return be processed?Once we receive the returned item(s) it’ll take us a few days to inspect and process your return, at which point we’ll email you to confirm. It shouldn’t take more than 10 business days to process it on our end, but it may take your bank up to 14 days to reflect it in your account.How long do I have to return my order?If you are not satisfied with the products you receive or have simply changed your mind about them, you can return them within 30 (thirty) calendar days of delivery and get a refund. Refer to our returns terms page for more info on our returns policy.How do you handle my return if I paid with Klarna?We often get questions specifically about Klarna, so we have added a few Klarna-specific questions to their own section above. Let us know if you don’t find an answer to your question there.

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What is the nature.rewards programme? How does it work?It’s our small way of giving back to our most loyal customers. How does it work? To put it as briefly as possible: Members of the programme earn points on purchases and automatically earn rewards when they reach certain thresholds of accrued points. We refer to these thresholds as “tiers”. The higher the tier a member reaches within a nature.rewards year, the greater the rewards they’ll receive.To find out more, check out our nature.rewards FAQs page.What is the best way to care for icebreaker products?Great question. We want everyone to get the most out of their icebreaker. Check out our top tips on the care page.How do I remove myself from your mailing list?Easy, just click ‘unsubscribe’, found near the bottom of any email you receive from us, and you’re done! Or get in touch with us below and let us know you’d like to be removed from our list.How do I find out about employment opportunities with icebreaker?Keen to join the flock? Just pop on over to our careers page to learn more about employment opportunities at icebreaker.How do I update my email address?Unfortunately, it's currently not possible to update or change your email address. You will need to create a new account.How can I ensure I don’t lose my loyalty points when updating my email address?To avoid losing your loyalty points, we suggest continuing to use your current email address if possible. If you must change it, please contact our Customer Service team for guidance.

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