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Ultra Zip

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Color
Black
Dazzling Blue
Chilli Pepper
Pine
Charcoal
Size

Designed with ultra runners in mind the Women's Ultra Zip is as soft and comfortable as ever. Using our new core-spun fabric which combines all the natural benefits of our finest MicroMerino® fabrics with just enough nylon to create our most durable fabric yet, designed to withstand even the most demanding adventures.

Wear it on its own to stay cool in warm or mild weather, or as part of a layering system when the temperature drops.

Tag-free labels and flatlock stitching helps eliminate chafe and maximize comfort. The high collar and quarter zip add greater temperature regulation. Thumb loops keep your hands warm and stop your sleeves riding. Reflective trims have been added for extra safety in low light.

SIZE & FIT 

Designed with a body-skimming, sports / regular fit. 

Thumb loops

Zip Neck 

True to size.

Model wears size medium in Pink.

Model wears size small in Grey.
Model specs - size 6-8, height 170cm, chest 81cm, waist 63.5cm, hips 89cm

Model wears size small in Pine, Dazzling Blue, Charcoal, Red, and Black.
Model specs - height 167cm, chest 78cm, waist 63cm, hips 81cm.

Size Guide. Regular Fit.

BEST FOR 

Trail Running

Hiking 

BENEFITS OF MERINO

LIGHTWEIGHT

THERMO REGULATING

SUPER SOFT & COMFORTABLE

BREATHABLE

MOISTURE WICKING

ODOUR RESISTANT

NATURAL

ETHICALLY MADE

  • 5 stars: 48 (98%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (2%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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Carolyn Parrella (Christchurch, NZ)
Super light, super warm, super comfy!

I have recently discovered this awesome brand from my home state - thanks Sputnik! I bought a heap of things for our trip to Queenstown and so far they have lived up to the description. Love the layering recommendations - it's meant every walk/hike has been comfortable. In the middle pic I am in IO from gloves, tops, leggings to socks! Love it

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Kerri (Brisbane, AU)
Wonderful mid-layer

All the great things about good quality merino along with lovely style. Love the top stitching and seam trims.

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Anonymous (Melbourne, AU)
Perfect

The zip top is a perfect layer for being active outdoors and keeping your temperature regulated. Or pop it under your every day wear for added warmth.

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Beth (Sydney, AU)
Fantastic

So light yet so warm. Size is good.

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Hermann (Sydney, AU)
Great hiking shirts

Love these half zip, long sleeve T-shirts, fantastic for my long distance treks, comfy and long lasting.

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Sue Saunders (Launceston, AU)
Lightweight Warmth

I purchased this top to wear under my club jumper, it’s warm, smart, not too thick or bulky
Love it already, washes like a dream too

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Avril Widdess (Brisbane, AU)
Wow

What a lovely warm merino top.
Colour is a beautiful red.
Quality is excellent with a great fabric feel.

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Erika L (Gold Coast, AU)
Light and warm

My first impression was the lightness and warmth of this garment. It's absolutely perfect for travel as it takes up very little room and looks great on. I thinkI need another one!!
For reference I'm 158cm tall weighing 54kg. Size S is a perfect fit for me as a base layer.

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Ann Dohnt (Adelaide, AU)

Absolutely love it. Snug and warm without any irritation.

Thank you for reviewing our products Ann :) We're glad you love the gear as much as we do!

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Glenda Rothwell (Sydney, AU)
Love colour and fit

I chose the red and love the colour. The fabric hasn't irritated me which some Merino products have done in the past. I bought small as I usually wear 8 to 10 and it fits well. Thinking of buying another.

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Vanessa Magrath (Cambridge, US)
Love it

Looks and feels great. Has kept me warm under my jacket in Boston. My second one of these and love it

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Diane Jenkins (Melbourne, AU)
Good top for walks/runs/hikes

This top will be a great addition for my multi-day hikes when I need an extra layer. I got the red. Love the colour as it’s a true red. It’s a great fit. I bought an M as I’m a size 10/12. It’s not skin tight but I didn’t want that. I’m also hoping the top will last longer than other merino tops I’ve bought as it has nylon and elastane to help strengthen the wool. I’ve found pure merino wool just isn’t durable enough for hiking/camping trips. I just wish it was about 5 centimetres longer.

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Adri Fitt (Melbourne, AU)
Great top

Excellent fit, comfy and good colour (green).

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Lauren Maloney (Adelaide, AU)
Looooove it

Great fit, super comfortable. The collar keeps my neck warm but zip allows for airflow when needed. Great length,too.

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Fiona B. (Sydney, AU)
Lightweight warmth

This is fantastic for cold weather running. The zip is so handy for adjusting the warmth as I warm up. The neckline is cosy when starting out. I team this with an IO tank top and it works perfectly on a 1 degree morning!

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Lyn Mackaway (Newcastle, AU)
Quality

This is a great long sleeve merino top to wear when hiking in cooler weather. Very soft merino, so no skin irritation.

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Carmen Grzesik (Adelaide, AU)
Came back for more !

I took this top and a Universal Tee with me hiking in Slovenia late August. Both were so good on the trail ( kept me cool while hiking and
warm at night, and didn't get smelly after several days) that I bought another of each. They worked just as well in the drizzly chilly Spring weather Adelaide's having at the moment.

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Kaye Potter (Melbourne, AU)
Love this garment

This is my second purchase of this style. I love the wool next to my skin in all weathers. I love the square shoulder design. I love the cherry red colour.

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Barbara McKay (Queanbeyan, AU)
Perfectly Ultra

IO ultra zip is perfect - aI live it as a layer in the Canberra cold, warm, soft and love the green.

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Heather Parkes (Adelaide, AU)
Very comfortable

Great for layering, also got one as a gift for sa friend and she loved it too. Have several colours now

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Clare Dixon (Canberra, AU)

Excellent quality Nice fit Keeps me warm & wicks away moisture

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Lori McWhirter (Canberra, AU)
Fantastic top

I have several of these tops now, and recently purchased a grey one. I've worn these and the Altitude zip tops the whole winter. And they are also my go to when I need a light layer on cooler days in other seasons. The fit is great, they feel amazing and they wear well. I prefer the higher neckline as I wear them for work with the collar unzipped so it looks more like a polo shirt. Its a bit more dressy and more practical than a crew neck, especially as I wear them over short sleeved polo shirts. And they keep my neck warmer when I wear them for running on cold mornings. I hope ioMerino continues with this design indefinitely. The only thing I'd love is some more colour choices or perhaps a range with contrasting sleeves

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Jane Lawn (Aldinga Beach, AU)

Love your brand. Looking forward to new styles.

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Lynette Grivell (Adelaide, AU)
Ultra zip

The comfort and wearability that I always expect from I/O Merino!

A
Alison (Sydney, AU)
The best!

I have a few of these now and I am so glad you make them and I found them. So soft, easy to wear and look after, beautifully warm. In a word - yummy!

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Catherine (Adelaide, AU)
Love it

I bought this for cold weather running and it is great. It's comfortable in both mild and cold cold weather. Great quality, would definitely purchase again.

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Misha (Melbourne, AU)
Perfect

Love this top. I have 2 of them and 1 crew neck. I wear them for running. The fitting is perfect.

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Carolyn Strong (Adelaide, AU)
Multi use

I bought this top for hiking but realise it will be great for cycling, dog walking, and working outdoors as well. Light warm and not skimpy.

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Zoe Martin (Sydney, AU)
This jumper is so good I went online and brought another one!!

This jumper is very lightweight but it certainly keeps you warm. I am really amazed at how warm this jumper is. I recently wore this on a run with a ioMerino thermal underneath and it kept me at just the perfect temperature for the whole run I didn't feel the need to remove it when I warmed up. Well worth the money.

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Angelika Hala (Brooklyn, US)
Warm and Light

beautifully light and definitely more spacious than the Altitude version, therefore more forgiving to mid-section expansion. True to size, soft and pleasant and all the benefits of merino. I would have loved to layer it with the long sleeve Altitude crew but it did not quite work for me. I'd layer it with a short sleeve or tank top.

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Sally Wayte (Launceston, AU)
Perfect design

Well-made, warm, looks good, I love it.

DETAILS

Designed with ultra runners in mind the Women's Ultra Zip is as soft and comfortable as ever. Using our new core-spun fabric which combines all the natural benefits of our finest MicroMerino® fabrics with just enough nylon to create our most durable fabric yet, designed to withstand even the most demanding adventures.

Wear it on its own to stay cool in warm or mild weather, or as part of a layering system when the temperature drops.

Tag-free labels and flatlock stitching helps eliminate chafe and maximize comfort. The high collar and quarter zip add greater temperature regulation. Thumb loops keep your hands warm and stop your sleeves riding. Reflective trims have been added for extra safety in low light.

SIZE & FIT 

Designed with a body-skimming, sports / regular fit. 

Thumb loops

Zip Neck 

True to size.

Model wears size medium in Pink.

Model wears size small in Grey.
Model specs - size 6-8, height 170cm, chest 81cm, waist 63.5cm, hips 89cm

Model wears size small in Pine, Dazzling Blue, Charcoal, Red, and Black.
Model specs - height 167cm, chest 78cm, waist 63cm, hips 81cm.

Size Guide. Regular Fit.

BEST FOR 

Trail Running

Hiking 

FABRIC - MERINO+

Lightweight 160gsm

18.5 microns

83% superfine Australian Merino Wool

12% Nylon for extra durability

5% Elastane for an easy all-way stretch