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As a company that makes some of the best, warmest, softest, most comfortable Merino fabrics in the world, of course we’re going to tell you how awesome we think Merino is. And after one touch of our unique, superfine Australian MicroMerino® fabrics we’re pretty confident you’ll agree and never go back to stinky synthetics. (Or second-best Merino fabrics either!) But who would've thought Merino would embark on a mission into the universe.
Our customers often say our clothing is ‘out of this world’, as they are ridiculously warm and comfortable. But now we hear Merino will literally be going on an out of this world mission and into that huge black area filled with bright stars we like to call ‘space’.
Space exploration giant NASA will be boldly taking Merino where no man has gone before, making it part of their astronauts’ uniforms. The astronauts won’t be wearing ioMerino this time around, which is a shame for them as they’d be super comfortable in our MicroMerino® fabrics, but at least they’ll be enjoying many of the natural benefits Merino has to offer.
As the ioMerino Crew and extended family have done for generations, NASA is now sourcing Merino wool for its natural protective powers and ultimate comfort. Amongst other things, apparently NASA were super impressed with the ‘flame resistant’ qualities, where Merino flame resistant in temperatures up to 600 degrees, keeping their astronauts safe when they get a little hot under the collar. It probably won’t help them if they land on the sun, but 600 degrees is not a bad start. This particular feature is likely to be less relevant to most of you, unless you have a space trip planned any time soon, but it’s still a great reminder that Merino really is a pretty remarkable fabric and there’s nothing else quite like it on Earth. Or, presumably off Earth either.
Merino’s anti-static properties are also important for astronauts as loosefibress can cause filtration issues on board a spacecraft and, some serious problems for Houston. We’re guessing the antimicrobial, anti-stink features probably come in pretty handy as well when you’re stuck on a spaceship for an extended period of time! Given our love affair with Merino, we’re not at all surprised to hear its taking off with NASA, so it seems it’s one small step for man, one heck of a leap for Merino!
So you love running, or even just being in nature? Fair enough, so do we. Which makes it all the more confusing why people insist on doing it in something so unnatural - like stinky, plastic, synthetic running gear. Here are 5 reasons why you should swap your stinky synthetics for something natural.
Love this Merino super warm, incredibly soft top. Everyone should wear wool.
Thank you and having just been trekking in Patagonia my purchases were excellent and ideal for the changeable weather in the Torres de Paine.
I’m now about to leave for Antartica so I’m sure they will be great there as well
Important to note that I am not a runner or a super active person. But I am so impressed, I might recycle all other pairs to charity. I literally wear it for 6 days, then one day in the wash. With two pairs of wool socks, I have narrowed my high-Winter wardrobe down considerably and have coped much better with the -4 to -11 temperatures. These leggings are warmer than any jeans or corduroy pants I was wearing last year this time. For the first time, I can also wear my wool dresses to work, as the leggings work perfectly with boots and a dress. Not maybe what you intended, but a great application for non-marathon runners like me. As far as fit is concerned – proper length in the leg means it does not ride up under short boots and socks when you sit down. The wide waistband holds in the tummy, much better under a tight-fitting wool dress than my old wool stockings. I understand garment construction and this design ticks all the boxes for me. Well done on great product development.
I love these tights, the wide waist band makes them so comfortable for compression tights and they don’t fall down! Just amazing for multi day hikes as they hold no odour and dry so quickly overnight!
the only problem i have is trying to get him to put them in the wash . He wears them for days at a time .Both the Altitude tank and the Keystone running tank are awesome .
They will be packed as part of him mandatory gear for the upcoming razorback run in the victorian alps.
Light weight, comfortable, great fit. Highly recommend this tshirt
So confortable, somehow able to keep me both cool in the heat and warm in the cold. Highly recommend.
I love all my IO Merino gear because its soft, comfortable, fits well. I especially love the colour choices.
Best undies I have found for running and everyday wear super supportive and comfortable well worth the money
This is my go-to tank for the gym and hot yoga, as well as layering under everything in winter. basically, I dont take it off. 11/10 tank top. Highly recommend. Great flattering fit and style.
Another great addition to my ever growing ioMerino collection. The cost per wear is tiny.
So comfy, fit well, not constantly readjusting, not hot even for summer runs, will also be great for winter.
Thank you for helping me out to get the correct size, the exchange was hassle free and hoody fleece feels superfine and nice on the skin. 5 star service baby !
I once bought a product on sale and fell in love with it. Lost it in a move. Finally found again and realized the company was on Australia but still ordered. Amazed at personal service and communication to make things right. Will continue to order and reccomend. Customer service amazing
Perfect thermal layer. Merino is simply the best material, and this one adds style and comfort too. My old synthetic thermals are getting biffed.
I have been drooling over the Mongrel tops for some time and finally bought myself one. It was everything I had hoped for! Not only is it really warm, it has a long body and sleeves which is perfect for tall, lanky me, AND it is so good looking!!! I am pretty sure I will end up buying more of them just so I can have one in every colour :)
I am always hesitant about buying clothes online as I am quite tall and slim so often t-shirts are not long enough for me, or they are long enough but way too wide. But when my new altitude southern cross t-shirt arrived and I tried it on, I couldn't believe it! It fit absolutely perfectly!! Long enough in the body and the width and sleeve shape were a perfect fit. It automatically became my new favourite t-shirt. It is my go-to shirt when travelling. I wear it on the long plane trips as it is super comfortable and it doesn't smell!!! Even after 14 hours on a hot plane!!! I admit I will wear it multiple days in a row without washing it. Because I can! I highly, highly recomme
This is one of the most comfortable tops I have ever worn! Light, breathable, warm, non-stinky and it is long in the body which is a wonderful change for me since I am pretty tall. I love this most as a travelling t-shirt but also wear it hiking, running and mountain biking. I would definitely recommend it!! :)
Looks great. Super comfortable. I honestly called bs when I originally got told it would be odour resistant, but I have worn it for weeks without washing and it doesn't smell. Only ever need to wash it when it is visibly dirty. Have since bought it in a different colour
They are very comfortable, soft, and stylish. I get many complements every time I wear them.
Fit well and don’t ride up. Much better quality than some other merino fabrics that seem to fall into holes after a couple of washes.
Lived in them for 22 days pre/post & during NZ Venture 2016 (900+ AU & NZ Venturer Scouts & Leaders), loved them. Flew, walked, hiked, trekked, tramped, paddled - no smell, great fit and awesome comfort. Raved about them to fellow Scouters, told them to support a Aussie company instead of that Kiwi one!
Took suggestion from previous review and bought 4 pairs!!
I just wanted to say how impressed I am with your service and product! Trackies rocked up within a day. Love them and have ordered a 2nd pair. Thank you!
I love this stuff and it is saving my life at work and outrunning the trails in the cold mornings, nights , wind and rain where I live! They got me through 21km of trails last weekend in very cool weather I was very warm and comfortable!
While Merino is an amazing natural fibre, not all Merino fabrics are created equal. At ioMerino, we make our own fabrics, using only the best quality fibres, and to very specific specifications that make the most of the natural benefits of Merino. All of them are 'Merino rich’. No cheap blends passed off as Merino. No cheaper scratchy fibres or synthetic substitutes to save money. No unethical production. And each fabric is made for a specific purpose. So if you see something with a small amount of elastase or nylon added, you can be sure it absolutely needs to be there to enhance the natural stretch and durability.
It took every bit of our 140 years of experience in the wool industry to perfect our fabrics, but we think you’ll agree the end result was more than worth the effort.
Ethically Made. Ethically Sourced. Perfectly Natural.
Lightweight 170gsm 96% Australian Merino Wool with 4% elastane for extra stretch and comfort. A MicroMerino® Fabric.
Lightweight 160gsm 83% Australian Merino Wool blended with 12% nylon blended for extra durability and 5% Elastane for stretch and comfort.
Midweight 265gsm 96% Australian Merino Wool with 4% elastane for extra stretch and comfort. A MicroMerino® Fabric.
Ultra Lightweight 150gsm 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino® Fabric.
Midweight 280gsm 76% Australian Merino Wool, 15% Elastane and 9% Nylon for extra stretch and compression properties.
Ultra lightweight ribbed 155gsm 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino® Fabric.
Outer Weight 280gsm Fleece 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino® Fabric.
Midweight 260gsm 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino® Fabric.
Midweight 260gsm waffle texture 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino® Fabric.
Midweight 255gsm French Terry 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino® Fabric.
