# Office-Friendly Merino Wool Clothing Ice Breaker & Goldwin Boast a Minimalist & Sophisticated Line By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-09-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merino-wool-clothing References: [icebreaker](https://www.icebreaker.com/en-us/tabi) Ice Breaker has been a pioneer of the merino wool clothing market for quite some time. The firm has time and time again displayed the sustainable and performance-driven properties of the fabric, harnessing its functional qualities to deliver top-of-the-line baselayers to support the outdoor athlete. Now, the company is expanding its portfolio through a collaboration with Japanese apparel brand Goldwin. The two entities have developed the 'Tabi' collection. The range boasts comfort-focused and function-forward merino wool clothing that can be worn in a variety of scenarios, including the office. The silhouettes are slick, clean, and contemporary, boasting a timeless design that will surely appeal to everyone. Made for both men and women, the Tabi collection's starting retail point is $85 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Clothing:** The use of merino wool showcases an opportunity for sustainable clothing brands to offer functional, eco-friendly options. - **Office-friendly Fashion:** The Tabi collection highlights the potential for innovative office-friendly fashion that combines comfort and style. - **Collaborative Collections:** Partnerships between established brands like Ice Breaker and Goldwin create opportunities for unique and diverse clothing collaborations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel:** The merino wool clothing industry could benefit from incorporating office-friendly designs to diversify its customer base. - **Outdoor Athleisure:** By expanding into office-appropriate clothing, the outdoor athleisure industry can reach new markets and expand its offerings. - **Sustainability:** The collaboration between Ice Breaker and Goldwin underscores the potential for sustainable fashion and its growth in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Merino Wool T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikke-axio.md) - [Merino-Based Adventure Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icebreaker-1.md) - [Heritage-Centric Alpine Skiwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyabe.md) - [Ethical Merino Wool Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket.md) - [Technical Lifestyle Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldwin-fw25.md) - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Technical Performance Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekking-collection.md) - [Utility Capsule Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-legacy-work-shop-x-goldwin.md) - [Performance-Ready Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldwin-0-2.md)