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Charcoal Marle
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Our Altitude range was originally designed as a baselayer, to fit close to your body for maximum performance, so it’s snug but soft, with plenty of give for extra comfort. If you’re usually a medium, for example, you might find the medium fits tighter than you’d expect because it’s designed to be ‘contact fit’ and look and feel like a second skin. If you’re looking for a more relaxed fit you might consider sizing up (it will still be relatively snug) or choosing another style.

Not only does the Men's Altitude Base Layer Tee look and feel good, it's alsoincredibly versatile, taking you through a wide range of temperatures and conditions. Wear this Base Layer T-shirt as part of our layer system for extra warmth, and when the temperature rises, you’ve got the perfect lightweight and breathable T-shirt that delivers the comfort and performance you need to go the distance.

(For a more relaxed fit try our Ultra or Universal T-shirts.)

Tag free, flatlock stitching, raglan sleeves eliminate chafe and maximize comfort. 

Why you’d buy this: You like your stuff to fit nice and close to your body whether you wear it on its own, or under another layer and don’t want any extra bulk or bunching. You might also want a bit of extra length which this one gives you. It’s super soft and comfy, and 96% merino so it’s super natural which means almost no microplastic issues when you wash it or landfill when you’ve finished with it.

As with all our clothes, the merino delivers natural temperature regulation, breathability, moisture wicking and odour resistance.

SIZE & FIT

Originally designed to be worn as a base layer, (is usually underneath something else), this is a ‘contact fit’ layer so will hug your body. If you don’t want it to fit, feel or look like a second skin, you might try another style, or go up a size, but please note: even going up a size will fit quite close to your body because of the fabric and cut. 

New improved fit. Regular body length, shorter than the Altitude long sleeve styles.

True to size.
Model wears size small in rust.
Model wears size medium in forest marle, green, black, and charcoal marle.

Model specs - height 181cm, chest 103cm, waist 81cm (32 inch). Normally wears 32 inch pant, 10-11 size shoe.

Size Guide. Contact Fit.

BEST FOR 

Snow sports

Cycling

Running


BENEFITS OF MERINO

LIGHTWEIGHT

THERMO REGULATING

SUPER SOFT & COMFORTABLE

BREATHABLE

MOISTURE WICKING

ODOUR RESISTANT

NATURAL

ETHICALLY MADE

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  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
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Sophia

It was exactly what we expected.
I ordered 2 and they look great... plus have the performance of wool.
My husband started getting rid of his synthetic workout T's as a result which I'm thrilled about.
Hope to buy a few more for him, soon.

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Inder (Melbourne, AU)
I found the perfect Gym wear

I recently purchased a Merino wool T-shirt after struggling to find the right option for my cardio-heavy gym classes, where I work up a serious sweat. One of the standout features I absolutely love is the complete absence of body odor—thanks to Merino wool's natural antibacterial properties, it helps keep bacteria in check and prevents any unpleasant smells. Not to mention, the temperature regulation is top-notch, keeping me comfortable no matter how intense the workout gets. The fit is perfect too—I'm 6 feet tall, muscular, and usually wear a medium, and this T-shirt is spot on. After experiencing all these benefits, I can confidently say I’ll only be buying Merino T-shirts from here on out. It’s a game-changer for active wear.

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Tauqeer Khan (Sydney, AU)
Looks great, and good choice of colours

I am regular user of extra fine merino tshirts for my gym and bike rides. I have had a few different brands. This one was well stitched and styling wise looks great. I found wool to be a little chafey compared to some other brands (not sure what merino fiber grading is this), also I wish they would provide technical info such as weight in grams, and merino grade (how many microns). Also I am not sure if there is any mixed elastin/lucra or another blend fibers added

Hi Tauqeer and sorry to hear you had a chafing issue. That’s super unusual and not something we can remember hearing from any of our customers unless there was something else rubbing - we’d actually really like to know more about where it chafed so we can understand the problem better, and as part of our money back guarantee, if you’re not happy, we will absolutely replace or refund your top no worries at all. Just contact customer service to arrange that. Just so you know, we can confirm the online product description has a fabric tab that shows this top is 96% merino (we only add 4% elastane to give it some extra stretch), and depending on how you are hoping to see weight measured, we supply the standard gsm measurement which is 170gsm. (We don’t weight every size etc, just give the industry standard gsm which is grams per square metre.) As far as microns go, although that is not listed on our fabric description we have a whole page of info about our ‘MicroMerino’ fabrics which explains it’s 18.5 microns which is classified as ‘fine' and on the cusp of ‘superfine' - you’ll find that here: https://iomerino.com/pages/micromerino
 - which is about as fine as you can go in clothing like this without starting to compromise durability. Please feel free to contact customer service so we can help you with your top.

G
Graham White (Brisbane, AU)
Worth the expense

Best and most comfortable merino clothing for the UK and Canada winter. A must buy is the base layers. Tops and leggings. Very happy with my purchase.
Easy to care.
Can't wait to use my gear for next trip to Finland 2025.

B
Brett Kahlert (Sydney, AU)
Great base layers

One of many excellent ioMerino products I've purchased and will continue to do so. These are among the best base layers.

M
M.Z.

Amazing

M
Mark Daley (Breckenridge, US)
Summer T-Shirt

To get the right fit I sized up, and it is now part of the summer t-shirts

A
Andrew Jarvis (Perth, AU)
Quality Product

Very happy with this purchase. Fits well. Well made. And does it’s job. Keeping me warm.

C
Colin Cassells
Altitude Tee

I'm really happy with my Altitude Tee. It fits exactly as described and pictured. It IS a clingy item, but doesn't feel tight. I wear it for cooler weather personal training, and the Altitude Tank for warmer weather training. For the purpose, I appreciate the extra length of the Altitude range. The colour (green) suits my preference, and I'd like to see this colour as an option on more products! Like my other IO products, the feel of the merino wool is pleasant. It feels like a 'quality' item. The delivery was prompt, and I appreciated the discount that was available at the time. And best of all, the IO people are great to deal with!

J
JL (Sydney, AU)
Consistent Quality

I live in these clothes, love merino wool!

R
Ross Angood (Sydney, AU)

Very happy with the product

A
Adam Kavanagh (Throsby, AU)
Equally good in the cold and the heat

I am impressed with how good this feels even in warmer weather. a really comfortable piece of running kit.

C
Chris Halstead (Adelaide CBD, AU)

Perfect for running and as a base for sea kayaking

D
Dave Turner (Padthaway, AU)

Prompt delivery, great fit and love the qualities that wool provide.

R
Ross Angood (Seven Hills, AU)

Great product, prompt delivery

M
Mark Halter (Denver, US)
Great look and fit.

I buy ioMerinio base layer t-shirts because they get it - you don't want a sloppy, loose-fitting baselayer shirt when trying to stay warm - and it's also a great looking shirt that shows of the work in the gym. :) Highly recommend; don't buy anything else.

A
Andrew Cocker (Melbourne, AU)
One of my favourite t-shirts

I bought one of these last year and it has become one of my favourite t-shirts. It's a very nice cut, suits warm or cold weather and is super comfy. I'll be buying some more tees here when my current cotton ones wear out.

K
Kirsty Gwynn-Jones (Adelaide, AU)
My new favourite top.

Gorgeous natural green colour like wet saltbush. Super comfy and soft to wear for running, mountain biking and everyday!

J
Jeremy B (Perth, AU)
My new favourite shirt

Good colour, great feel and never smells

C
C. A (Dalyston, AU)
Outstanding quality

Recently Altitude 'Mongrel' - New Season long sleeve in L (perfect fit) and Altitude Tee - Run All The Trails t-shirt in L. The T-shirt does fit a bit snugger (and is a bit shorter) so I should have got a XL in the tee but delivery was NEXT DAY and product is fabulous.

I
Iñaki Gonzalez (Thornleigh, AU)
Top Shelf Base layer Tee

Altitude Tee is a warm soft hug wherever you go. Does a very good job and is well worth the investment.

E
Enrico Eberhart (Melbourne, AU)
i-o Tastic

I have tried a lot of supposed Merino base layers. A lot of brands advertise merino but in fact the merino content is low. This is reflected in their performance. i-o however is different. What a great product.
Beautifully made and performs exceptionally well. Would buy again.

S
Simon Passmore (Little Hampton, AU)
iO...iO....it's off to play we go

To be honest, I'm a bit of iO Merino devotee. I still have my first purchase from many moons ago and the products never disappoint. The Altitude Tee is the perfect base layer for when the long sleeve option is just a little too warm, or you want to keep your arms bare. It is perfect on hot summer days as it breathes so well and never gets stinky. I wear it around the house all year round and it does the job really well. It is super smooth next to my skin and the Small size fits me like a glove (167cm, 70kgs) - well done team!

B
Brian Hoyt (Thornton, US)
So happy to have discovered ioMerino!

Bought the Altitude Tee and thought I would give their crew socks a shot as well. Could not be happier. Just got back from 4 days of riding in Moab and both items performed way above expectations. ioMerino has moved up to the top of my list for merino wool clothing!

We love meeting our customer expectations and exceeding them is even better!

P
Paul Jacobson (Minneapolis, US)
My FAVORITE Base Layer T

I bought one of these in a retail store several years ago and finally wore it out. Came looking for more and was so happy to find IO Merino online! Have one more of these now, and another on the way. We have lots of choices here in the US, but so glad I can order from IO, these people are the BEST! Great service, BEST product, keeps me warm and comfortable.

Thanks for your great review, we love making our customers happy!

R
Rod Wallace (Golden Grove, AU)
Altitude Tee

Super comfy for a run thorough the wet Adelaide hills.

Thank you for the review! Enjoy the trails this winter in your new Tee!

S
Samuel Frosh (Perth, AU)

Great fit and feels superbly smooth and comfortable on. Temperature control on cool morning rides was as good as expected.

Thanks for the awesome review, Samuel!

D
Dowdy (Melbourne, AU)
Feels great

Purchased this as my active base layer for Backcountry split-boarding. As yet to trial in that scenario, but on a 10km run in 12*c winter evening, it felt great next to skin.
Purchased the medium (183cm and 83kg) and its a great snug, next to skin piece with a good bit of stretch too.

Hi Dowdy, great to hear you've loving your new purchase, thank for taking the time to review it! Thanks also for the size advice, its really helpful for other customers trying to find their perfect fit.

G
Graham Fowler (Umina, AU)

Excellent product & service

Hi Graham, Thanks for the positive review. We work hard to make great products with great customer service to match! We’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you!

DETAILS

Our Altitude range was originally designed as a baselayer, to fit close to your body for maximum performance, so it’s snug but soft, with plenty of give for extra comfort. If you’re usually a medium, for example, you might find the medium fits tighter than you’d expect because it’s designed to be ‘contact fit’ and look and feel like a second skin. If you’re looking for a more relaxed fit you might consider sizing up (it will still be relatively snug) or choosing another style.

Not only does the Men's Altitude Base Layer Tee look and feel good, it's also incredibly versatile, taking you through a wide range of temperatures and conditions. Wear this Base Layer T-shirt as part of our layer system for extra warmth, and when the temperature rises, you’ve got the perfect lightweight and breathable T-shirt that delivers the comfort and performance you need to go the distance.

(For a more relaxed fit try our Ultra or Universal T-shirts.)

Tag free, flatlock stitching, raglan sleeves eliminate chafe and maximize comfort. 

Why you’d buy this: You like your stuff to fit nice and close to your body whether you wear it on its own, or under another layer and don’t want any extra bulk or bunching. You might also want a bit of extra length which this one gives you. It’s super soft and comfy, and 96% merino so it’s super natural which means almost no microplastic issues when you wash it or landfill when you’ve finished with it.

As with all our clothes, the merino delivers natural temperature regulation, breathability, moisture wicking and odour resistance.

SIZE & FIT

Originally designed to be worn as a base layer, (is usually underneath something else), this is a ‘contact fit’ layer so will hug your body. If you don’t want it to fit, feel or look like a second skin, you might try another style, or go up a size, but please note: even going up a size will fit quite close to your body because of the fabric and cut. 

New improved fit. Regular body length, shorter than the Altitude long sleeve styles.

True to size.
Model wears size small in rust.
Model wears size medium in forest marle, green, black, and charcoal marle.

Model specs - height 181cm, chest 103cm, waist 81cm (32 inch). Normally wears 32 inch pant, 10-11 size shoe.

Size Guide. Contact Fit.

BEST FOR 

Snow sports

Cycling

Running

FABRIC - ALTITUDE

170gsm lightweight

18.5 microns

96% superfine Australian Merino

4% Elastane - for an easy all-way stretch.

A MicroMerino® Fabric.