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.

Having a Whale of a Time in South Australia

Having a Whale of a Time in South Australia

August 10, 2022

Whale Watching season is well and truly under way here in South Australia wildlife lover, trail runner and official Outsider Sputnik recently took the opportunity to go on a ‘combo-adventure’ doing some whale watching, wildlife photography and trail running. 
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THE END OF SOLARIUM

THE END OF SOLARIUM

February 26, 2019

Recently we announced the ioMerino MicroAdventure Grant and went in search of two worthy recipients. Meet winner number one, Allison. Allison used to MircoAdventure Grant to head to Bishop, CA to go bouldering and conquer a V4 climb she had her eye on for 3 years.
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The Adventures of Irwin

The Adventures of Irwin

December 03, 2018

See what adventures ioMerino's only canine Outsider gets up to in the Colorado Summer!
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The Munda Biddi trail

The Munda Biddi trail

November 28, 2018

What is the key to a successful and enjoyable bike-packing trip? Lightweight packing! We asked Dave from the Adventure Racing team, BMX Bandits, to take the ioMerino Cycling Jersey for a spin on his latest bike-packing trip, here is what he has to say.
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Weekend Hike in Colorado

Weekend Hike in Colorado

November 13, 2018

Sometimes, you don't even have to wear your ioMerino to benefit from having it. Read about ioMerino Outsider Heidi weekend micro-adventure.
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New Zealand Adventures

New Zealand Adventures

November 13, 2018

ioMerino Outsider Jodie has the whole ioMerino kit! Find out what her favourite pieces were for her recent adventure to New Zealand.
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Summer of Kayaking in Denmark

Summer of Kayaking in Denmark

November 13, 2018

ioMerino Outsider Jens treks the Norweigan wilderness and shows the group he is guiding how to survive in the backcountry.
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It's more than just a lifestyle

It's more than just a lifestyle

November 13, 2018

We dive into ioMerino Outsider Paul's life on the road!
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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: