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Organic Mountainsilk™ is the renowned fine, machine washable Merino signature fabric of Untouched World™, an essential wardrobe item for travel, for changing seasons and changing climates. It is made from super soft, super fine 100% certified* organic Merino fibres that are GE free and are grown without the use of toxic, synthetic pesticides or herbicides.


The Benefits of Organic Mountainsilk™
  • Comfort – Organic Mountainsilk quietly works to keep your body in perfect balance, so you don't need to think about what to wear to suit the weather. In warm surroundings, Organic Mountainsilk™ breathes - keeping you cool and comfortable. When faced with the cold, Organic Mountainsilk™ insulates with ease by trapping air inside the millions of tiny pockets witihin its unique structure, keeping you toasty warm. Organic Mountainsilk™ also keeps you drier for longer as each individual Merino fibre naturally repels water droplets, yet absorbs moisture vapour from your skin to leave you feeling dry and warm. As Merino absorbs moisture vapour, it actually warms up as the result of a chemical reaction. Merino has the ability to absorb up to 35% of its own weight in moisture, and release it into the atmosphere. Even at that level, it feels dry to the touch, keeping you comfortable for longer than other synthetic or natural fibres.
  • Easy care - Gone are the days of time-consuming hand washing and pressing your wardrobe essentials; all Organic Mountainsilk™ garments are machine-washable, and with a light steam, any wrinkles magically disappear. The fabric is naturally anti-microbial, meaning it stays beautifully fresh for longer, and resists smells. Organic Mountainsilk™ actually needs much less washing than other fabrics - perfect for today's busy lifestyle.
  • Long lasting - Even the most luxurious Organic Mountainsilk™ garments keep their shape and colour for a lifetime of wear. They are guaranteed not to pill, so they will stay looking fantastic, wash after wash, year after year.
  • Protection - You can look glamorous and feel protected in Organic Mountainsilk™ as it has naturally built-in UV resistance, which not only protects your skin from the sun, but also means it will not fade, even under harsh light conditions. Organic Mountainsilk™ is naturally fire retardant and is safe around a naked flame or intense heat.
  • Good for the environnment - Organic Mountainsilk™ is made from a natural, renewable source, and is biodegradable. Organic Mountainsilk™ is made from super soft, super fine 100% certified* organic Merino fibres that are GE free and are grown without the use of toxic, synthetic pesticides or herbicides.
  • No harmful chemicals - Organic Merino sheep are saved from being dipped in toxic chemicals to control external parasites. No synthetic fertilisers are applied to their pastures, which prevents runoff into the eco system.
  • Naturally healthy – Certified organic Merino sheep are bred to be naturally resistant to parasites, and are closely monitored to ensure they develop healthy immune systems. Organic Merino sheep are free from antibiotics, growth promotants, and vaccines.
  • No mulesing - Mulesing is a common practice among sheep farmers to prevent fly strike. It is a surgical procedure done without anaesthetic that involves the removal of skin from the crutch area. As animal welfare is extremely important to us, we only use non-mulesed organic Merino sheep.
*Certified by the Institute for Marketecology according to the Global Organic Textile Standard

Mountainsilk Stretch™
Mountainsilk™ Stretch is made from Zque certified sustainable Merino. It has all the fantastic benefits of Mountainsilk™ with the added feature of 5% elastane. This adds extra stretch and recovery for women’s closer fitting garments. It is luxuriously soft to wear. Mountainsilk™ Stretch is also slightly heavier than Mountainsilk™. The versatility of Mountainsilk™ Stretch is perfect for essential outer or underwear garments.

Mountainsilk™ Sport
Mountainsilk™ Sport is a 100% Merino second layer, double ponti knit edition of Mountainsilk™, and like Mountainsilk™ Stretch, it is made from Zque certified Merino. Mountainsilk™ Sport garments are cut a little looser than Mountainsilk™ garments so they can be worn as a second layer. Mountainsilk™ Sport has excellent natural stretch and recovery properties so it will keep its great shape. The contemporary and individual designs of Mountainsilk™ Sport garments highlight the contrast between the softness and structure of this unique fabric.
 
Zque provides an accreditation program that ensures environmental, social and economic sustainability, animal welfare and traceability back to the source. Auditing is undertaken by AsureQuality, an internationally recognised assurance organisation compliant with ISO Guide 65 and ISO 9001 standards, and accredited with the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ).

What people are saying about Mountainsilk™
“The smartest garment I’ve been given in seven years of being president” – Former US President Bill Clinton
 
“I can’t take it off, I am amazed it stays in such great shape - perfect for layering, perfect for travelling”
- Phil Keoghan, presenter of The Amazing Race
 
"Being unrestricted and at ease while performing onstage is critical to our musical success in the NZSO. The Untouched World™ garments the orchestra wears are second-to-none. They are very comfortable, very stylish, and endure the rigors of our very busy touring season. In fact, most of us enjoy the look and feel of them so much that we often wear them outside of our NZSO commitments!"
- Laurence Reese, Pricipal Timpani, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
our native plants Adine Wilson, former captain of the Silver Ferns Former US President Bill Clinton Phil Keoghan, host of 'The Amazing Race'
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