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.

10 reasons why you need our 'Summerino' Range this summer

10 reasons why you need our 'Summerino' Range this summer

January 01, 2023

Wool might be what you wear to stay warm & comfortable when it’s cold, but did you know Merino is great in warm weather too? Here's 10 reason why you need our Merino gear this summer.
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Why our winter clothes are great all year round.

Why our winter clothes are great all year round.

November 15, 2021

Some people think ioMerino is only for winter. Wrong! They’re brilliant for the in-between seasons and well into summer too. We’ll tell you 10 things you may not have considered when you were planning what to wear Outside when winter comes to an end and it's time to defrost.

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Mercer SuperCycle

Mercer SuperCycle

January 21, 2019

Our Head Honcho takes on the multi-day and multi-distance cycling tour leading the peloton home on the Mercer SuperCycle after riding 1,000+kms around South Australia in just 7 days.

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Sea Cave Adventure

Sea Cave Adventure

January 21, 2019

It took two years and a bit of luck with the weather, but ioMerino ambassador Sputnik finally managed to explore these sea caves in Southern Australia
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Warming up to wool - summer and winter!

Warming up to wool - summer and winter!

January 21, 2019

Most people think of wool as winter-only wear. But did you know merino wool is also a high-performance material for spring and summer? Yep, you can happily wear wool clothes during the warmer months.
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Walking Around the World

Walking Around the World

December 12, 2018

What does it take to walk around the world? We catch up with someone who's doing it. For a second time.

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A South African Adventure

A South African Adventure

December 02, 2018

Outsider Jodie takes her family on an adventure to South Africa they will never forget! And you can bet she packed her ioMerino.
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Hiker's Guide

Hiker's Guide

November 13, 2018

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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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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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Greatest Travel & Adventure T-Shirt Ever Made

Greatest Travel & Adventure T-Shirt Ever Made

November 09, 2018

ioMerino Outsider Sputnik spends plenty of time in the outdoors. Here he reveals his favourite T-Shirt and gives us 7 reasons why it's the greatest T-Shirt ever.

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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: