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.

Wear one. Don't be one.

Wear one. Don't be one.

September 01, 2018

Anyone can be part of the flock, buy what everyone else is buying, and be perfectly, ignorantly happy. That’s not what ioMerino is about. We’re for the brave, adventurous souls who blaze their own trails, explore new horizons and go one step beyond. At ioMerino we don’t make clothes for sheep, we make them from sheep.
Read More
Are you getting the wool pulled over your eyes?

Are you getting the wool pulled over your eyes?

August 05, 2018

At ioMerino, we’re really proud of how we do business. Sustainable production. Ethical manufacture, and not pulling the wool over our customers' eyes. So i...
Read More
The Hole Truth

The Hole Truth

August 01, 2018

It’s time to get real, be natural, and save the planet according to ioMerino ambassador Sputnik. He tells it like it is, and what to do if, Heaven forbid, you find a hole in one of your beloved Merino tops. It’s time we all thought about what he calls ’the hole truth’.

Read More

A world first: full climate control

A world first: full climate control

April 01, 2016

Dial up the level of warmth you need with the world’s first fully temperature controlled thermal merino layer. Turn on the cooling when it’s warm, and dial up the heat when it’s cold.
Read More
Sheep in Space

Sheep in Space

December 19, 2014

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.
Read More
New York Times recommend Merino

New York Times recommend Merino

February 11, 2014

Taking a trip to New York or another similarly frosty climate? The New York Times (and ioMerino) recommends layers of Merino wool to keep you frostbite free and toasty warm in sub-zero temperatures. Find out more on why the Times say layering is key in freezing cold weather.
Read More


JOIN THE CLUB

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: