I/O Bio Merino

I/O Bio's advanced yarn technology has created the absolute softest merino wool available. One touch and you understand the difference.

Yarn technology is the most critical element in building functional fabrics with next-to-skin comfort, long lasting wear, and superior washability. Our attention to yarn is what sets I/O Bio apart from every other merino wool brand. We spin our own custom crafted yarns, giving our garments the best quality and consistency possible.

Moisture Management

Merino absorbs 30% of its weight in water

Thermal Control

« Heat of sorption » — natural reaction, warm when wet

Renewable Natural Fiber

Annually renewable, recyclable, biodegradable

Odor Prevention

Naturally anti-microbial and anti-bacterial

Resistance

Acid-resistant, static-resistant, soil-resistant, uv-resistant, burn-resistant

Durable

The resilience of the merino fiber creates a robust fabric that survives years of wear and tear

Easy Care

Technical advances allow merino to be washed and tumble dried like any other fabric

Silence

Merino fabric is remarkably quiet, allowing for silent movement

Comfort

People feel better surrounded by merino’s natural ionic micro-climate

Style

Nothing looks and feels like I/O Bio Merino

Since 1870, our parent company, Michell Wool (www.michellwool.com), has been sourcing the finest merino wool fibers from around the globe. They pioneered the cleaning and processing techniques that result in the softest merino fabrics while continuously supporting sustainable practices at all levels of the supply chain.  Michell Wool has been an environmental company for the past five generations, it's in their DNA.  Our belief is that being a sustainable and environmentally friendly company is not about just looking good for the next quarters financial profits - its about making sure you have a sustainable and environmentally friendly company for the next five generations!

I/O Bio is the only merino wool brand to quality control the entire process from raw fiber to finished garment. Our superior yarn technology is the most critical element in building functional fabrics with next-to-skin comfort, long lasting wear and superior washability. Our in-house expertise is also what sets I/O Bio apart from every other merino wool brands. We spin our own “low-torque” yarn, which gives our garments a better handle, quality and consistency than the stock yarns other companies have to use. This is why I/O Bio is the absolute softest merino wool available.

The particular function of each I/O Bio garment is closely linked to the type of fabric used. We have created a range of fabrics never before seen in merino wool, each of which is suited for specialized use. From lightweight ribs and jersey knits to heavy fleece, each fabric gives our garments a unique function and style. From sourcing the world’s finest natural fibers, to the engineering of new fabric constructions, I/O Bio offers the softest merino wool available from start to finish.

Sheep

Natural, sustainable, renewable source

Fiber

Only the finest globally sourced merino wool — Since 1870

Yarn

Technologically developed through advanced fabrication methods

Fabric

Engineered performance and quality control

Garment

Fit-Function-Style