History

For almost 40 years, one mission: to stay warm and dry

Liod was born in the mountains to solve a real problem: staying warm at all times while avoiding that damp-on-the-skin feeling that forces you to change immediately.

It all started with a simple question:

The breakthrough: polypropylene

In 1986, he presented a pioneering study on polypropylene fiber, a revolutionary material that:

• repels liquids
• stays dry at all times
• keeps the body warm

This is where it all began.

First testing, then the product

The first Liod garments were not launched directly onto the market.
They were tested in extreme conditions: high-altitude expeditions in low temperatures, excursions in hot and humid environments, and even tropical climates.
Only after testing it was possible to prove they really worked… and only then, they were launched and made available to customers.

A brand born from passion

In 1989, Liod was founded: a name connected to the mountains, animals (Alaskan Malamute) and extreme nature.
It’s not fashion. It’s not a trend. It’s about performance.
The same performance that lets you start your day wearing a Liod Abaska shirt and return home without needing to change, because it’s still dry, thermal, and flawless.

Chosen by those who work in the toughest conditions

• International military supply contracts
• Used in mountaineering expeditions
• Used by numerous Italian Alpine Club (CAI) groups and Alpine & Speleological Rescue Teams (CNSAS)
• Field-tested for years

A fully Italian supply chain

We produce everything in Italy - from fabrics to finished garments.
Total control. No compromises.
We invest everything in technology and continuous product improvement.

Built to last, not just a season

A Liod garment can last around 20-30 years, as confirmed by many customers who have already experienced its durability.
Because we believe sustainability also means maximizing a product’s life cycle - to respect both the environment and the people who live in it.

Today

• Over 30 years of experience
• More than 100 products in the catalog
• 25 colors
• 5 types of fabric
• Exclusive windproof combinations
• Fleece made of 100% polypropylene
• Customer service like it used to be: real people, not automated bots

but the mission remains the same: to create the ultimate technical base layer for sports and everyday life.

Discover Liod products – Thermal Line
Discover Liod products – Ultra-light Line

…And for those who want to explore every stage of our story in detail, you can read below:

1986

Eng. Fernando Scotti presents an avant-garde report at the International Congress of Textile Fibers, which takes place in Dorbin (Austria) every year:
"THIN BARBED POLYPROPYLENE YARNS, PASTE-DYED AND TEXTURED"

1987

Eng. Fernando Scotti experiments and studies the Polypropylene fiber
Start presenting garments to customers to test them
The first company "Reziafil" in Europe dedicated to the production of discontinuous thread in 100% Polypropylene opens

1989

Maria Scotti, a real dogs-lover and especially Alaskan Mamamute, begins to collaborate with her father in Reziafil.
Creation of the first 100% Polypropylene items branded LIOD
The label represents an Inuit with the founder of the Alaskan Malamute breed "Woolly Bully"
The first articles are Gripp, Kearsage (name of dogs Alaskan Malamute who crossed the south pole twice with Admiral Bird), Cila (Maria's favorite dog), Ghibli, Abaska.
The first practical test on LIOD clothing line are done in various mountaineering expeditions
The word spreads around and LIOD is requested by specialized groups

1994

Development of a network on the Italian territory with a catalogue of new models and colors
Start of the research to innovate and improve the presentation of the product
Development of a widespread commercial network and the first e-commerce website

1995

Growth of the Morbegno headquarters, offices and warehouse

1999

Supply for the Carabinieri (Italian police officers) for the military mission in Kosovo.

2000

Supply to the French Army

2005

Opening a new Liod store and expanding offices in Morbegno (SO)

2006

Starting the official selling in Russia, through a widespread distribution

2009

LIOD turns 20: we celebrate our birthday with a special shirt

2019

LIOD turns 30: we celebrate with a cap and a special print

FEBRUARY 2020

Start producing face masks due to COVID-19 emergency in Italy.

NOW

Today as you know us: a wide catalogue containing 25 colours, 5 different fabrics, over than 110 products. A million (and more...) hours spent on our products, to research for the best high quality and we're still proud to have an all Italian chain of production from fabric till the final product. Liod is the only one to give you an item that lasts over 20 years, inimitable and ...that you don't have to iron!