Altitude 'Mongrel' Zip

Bright, fun colours and warmth

I waited a long time to get this mongrel multi colourway - I absolutely love it!! Wanted to have the zip neck, and it's just high enough to cover my neck and provide warmth, but does not bite into anything due to the protective sheath for the zipper end. I have worn it now for a few days on walks only for now, and had no issues. As noted everywhere in the product description, it's a contact fit, and so it is. Very much against your skin, but also has a bit of natural wool stretch so it feels very comfortable - still I would definitely not recommend sizing down, especially since the fabric is lightweight 170 gsm as stated in the description. READ THE DESCRIPTION. I checked and knew exactly what I was getting - I love its warmth and flexibility, but also knew to expect that it will be ever so slightly see-through. That's how 170 gsm is. In my case it's fine as I would be wearing a sports top underneath for running anyway. Dark tops underneath will show ever so slightly in more stretched areas like the chest. I have also worn it under a t-shirt for layering for casual wear. This top looks too nice to sacrifice to the trail gods for wear and tear at least for a while, and so I wear it for everyday office use. I have already had compliments on the funky colours! I absolutely love this purchase. :) The few days I have worn it, no stink, just as you'd expect from good merino. For size reference, I am a AU14, and got the M. Would have bought L if it had been available, but the M is okay as I don't plan on having full layers underneath it. But otherwise AU14 would be L I think. Do check the women's contact fit sizing table for more reference to find your own best fit.

Great colours but very thin

The mongrel in my second io merino purchase. I love the colours and the cut but like my previous top it is very thin perhaps even thinner than my last one which fell apart within a year. I don't expect this one to last long either and the elastane blend means I can't put it in the worm farm when it's dead. It certainly looks fantastic and I've had heaps of positive comments but probably won't buy from iO again unless they are heavily reduced as doesn't seem lime good value.

Just love it.

I love this shirt. I read previous reviews about sizing I normally wear medium sometimes large, I chose XL. I may have been ok with the large but I will take comfort over a size label any day. It’s very comfy, the natural fibre helps regulate my body heat., plus I get lots of compliments. It’s great quality, I am very happy with this purchase. I spoke to a person over the phone and they couldn’t have been more helpful. I don’t think I’ll be buying that other brand anymore.