Welcome to the Zone, where we share all sorts of inspiring stories about who’s doing what outside, including our ioMerino Outsiders. There’s also helpful information about the products, as well as special offers and competitions. Plus anything else we think will stir your adventurous soul. We also collect pictures of you guys wearing your ioMerino gear out and about, so feel free to email us your pictures or stories (there’s a little thank you bonus if we use your story!) and share them on social media - just remember to tag us so we see them. Thanks again for being a fellow Outsider.

The trail running events we're looking forward to this year.

The trail running events we're looking forward to this year.

March 31, 2023

As we all start to look forward to the year ahead, we thought we’d look at the increasingly busy trail running calendar here in South Australia and some of the events we're most looking forward to.
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24 Hour Obstacle Course Racing World Championships

24 Hour Obstacle Course Racing World Championships

November 13, 2018

This month’s 'Share Your Adventure' comes from Scott and Michael, a team of two who competed against teams of 4 in the 24 Hour Obstacle Course Racing World Championships, with the help from ioMerino, they were able to overcome some of the toughest obstacles

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Conquering the Castle

Conquering the Castle

November 13, 2018

Outsider Ben takes us through his windy trip to Budawang National Park as seeks out as many steep, rugged and cold hikes as he can to prepare for his next trip to New Zealand. 
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Preparing for Adventure

Preparing for Adventure

October 01, 2018

Adventure racing comes in many different flavours, and every event is unique. We asked these adventure racers "What do you pack?"

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My Choice For Multi-Sport Racing

My Choice For Multi-Sport Racing

July 19, 2018

It started with a kayak in the fog and finished with a ride in the hot sun. So what did I wear? ioMerino Outsider Sputnik talks us through his latest multi-sport race, and what he chose to wear and why.
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THE ULTRA REVIEW

THE ULTRA REVIEW

July 19, 2018

After finishing 3rd overall in the Inaugural Australian Adventure Racing Championship, the BMX Bandits are home and are here to tell us why they have to literally rely on the gear they carrying to save their lives.
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Jungle Kayak and Mountain Race

Jungle Kayak and Mountain Race

February 01, 2017

ioMerino ambassador Sputnik’s Cambodian adventure continues and this time he’s kayaking through the jungle and running a Half Marathon on top of a mountain.
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Adventure Racing World Championships

Adventure Racing World Championships

December 17, 2016

This team of hardcore Aussie Adventurers recently competed in the brutal Adventure World Racing Champs. Check out their full race recap here!
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Fabric Guide

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. 

 

Altitude / Zodiac

Lightweight 170gsm 96% Australian Merino Wool with 4% elastane for extra stretch and comfort. A MicroMerino® Fabric. 

 

Ultra / Universal

Lightweight 160gsm 83% Australian Merino Wool blended with 12% nylon blended for extra durability and 5% Elastane for stretch and comfort.

 

Chaser

Midweight 265gsm 96% Australian Merino Wool with 4% elastane for extra stretch and comfort. A MicroMerino® Fabric. 

 

Summerino - Celsius 

Made from 45% ultra fine MERINO (Ultra Lightweight 150gsm), 45% natural TENCEL (made from sustainably grown wood fiber), and 10% nylon for extra durability. 

 

Summerino - Keystone 

Ultra Lightweight 150gsm 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino® Fabric. 

 

Merino Compression

Midweight 280gsm 76% Australian Merino Wool, 15% Elastane and 9% Nylon for extra stretch and compression properties.

 

Vital

Ultra lightweight ribbed 155gsm 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino®  Fabric. 

 

Summit

Outer Weight 280gsm Fleece 100% Australian Merino Wool. MicroMerino®  Fabric. 

 

Pinnacle

Midweight 260gsm 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino®  Fabric. 

 

Elemental 

Midweight 260gsm waffle texture 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino®  Fabric. 

 

Stride / Glacier / Velocity

Midweight 255gsm French Terry 100% Australian Merino Wool. A MicroMerino®  Fabric. 

 

Natural Merino Wool benefits: