Ottie Merino Reviews 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ottie make my go-to outdoor gear wear. I wear nothing but their long-sleeved tops for overseas hiking trips- they have nice colours and the loose fit is very useful for more conservative destinations.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was buying inferior merino shirts from NZ until I found Ottie. I am now getting a better product at a lower price and supporting an Australian company. I wear them every day. Nothing else feels righ... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased several pairs of socks for me and my husband last year. We both really enjoy wearing them. They wash and wear well with no issues. Colours is still good, no holes or stretch quality is out... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Decent quality merino tee shirt. A little scratchie compared to other Australian made competitors but for the price I'd buy again for sure. Would like to see more colours available. Sizing is spot on... See more

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  1. Outdoor clothing and equipment shop

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Ethically made in Australia, we set out to make the best merino hiking t-shirt. Designed by hikers, for hikers, our merino tops are relaxed fit, 100% merino, and are perfect for Aussie conditions.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing product and service

Amazing service, ordered and dispatched within the same day. The products bought were short sleeve tshirts. Ive already got one and super impressed with the quality! It held its shape, colour and sizing when washed. It was true to size as well. Worn for consecutive days and couldn't fault it.

9 December 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love my long sleeve top

I purchased a long sleeve women's merino top and I absolutely love it. I've been wearing it for smart casual, it's so nice! But I have also worn it hiking and an airing overnight means it's fresh as a daisy the next day :)

I purchased a small - I'd probably usually purchase a medium (in brands such as Icebreaker) but measuring as per the size guide suggested I'd be a small and this was the right choice. It is roomy enough in the body to be cool, but fitted enough to look nice and to fit underneath other jumps.

I'm a big fan.

27 October 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully packed - great in sizing

Efficiently arrived so good postage. Beautifully packed and protected. Sized wonderfully comfortable (not these skinny figure t-shirts that most supply - but good for every size). Soft Merino - retains colour and shape when washed. Highest quality.

5 September 2022
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Thermal leggings review

I am a female who bought a size small in the thermal leggings. I am an AU size 8 and always a small. The tights were pretty transparent around the bottom, I exchanged for a medium. They arrived today, and are still transparent around the bum. If these were designed to wear under clothes that would be fine, but I think if they have pockets I should be able to wear with covering them with shorts/pants. I could exchange for a large, but the issue is that the fabric is too thin around the back - it’s double layered at the front, they should have done this at the back. The other issue is the sizing. I am never a medium, let alone a unisex medium!! I believe they are men’s and incorrectly sizes. They also smell like sheep!

17 August 2022
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Reply from Ottie Merino

Hi Sadie - Thanks for your review. Sorry to hear we only earned 3 stars though. :(

Thermals aren't something you'd wear on the track by themselves typically. On the move, if you're needing that leg insulation, you'd probably pop a pair of shorts over the top - that's a really popular look in NZ where you might be fording streams regularly and you're wanting to keep your legs warm still, but dry quickly. And, at the end of the day, at the campsite or hut, you might kick around in just your thermals.

They may seem a bit thin on account of the fabric weight. They're a 200gsm merino blend. When we developed this product we went out and asked the Aussie hiking community what they thought was a good, versatile weight, and we arrived at this. Great for most conditions.

As for sizing - don't worry about the connotations that you're usually a small but a medium in these. Unfortunately, there are no universal sizing standards and you're best off choosing the thing that fits you best. If we had our way our sizing would just be 1-6. 1 being the smallest, and 6 being the biggest. Gives the size a relative identify (e.g. 2 is the next size down from 3), but it doesn't hold any information in and of itself. On our website we're big on encouraging customers to take a couple of measurements from their favourite garment and them comparing it to our size chart. Doesn't really matter if you're a size or two up on the conventional scale, so long as it fits well and you're comfortable in it.

Hope that explains our position a bit. Feel free to reach back out if you need any further assistance. As you know, we're pretty quick on the ol' email and we're there to help. Cheers, Paul

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love supporting a small local…

I love supporting a small local business making high quality wool clothing in australia from Australian wool. The tshirts are amazing and love the no logo design and they work well in hot and cold and especially multi day hikes . Trying the thermals for the first time. Quality seems great. Sizing can be a big variable but overall highly recommend

8 August 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time buying from Ottie

First time buying from Ottie, I needed to return the bottoms as was the wrong size ( I do think the size guide is not quite accurate as I did follow their instructions), the team there was incredibly helpful and efficient in this process and the fit was great (with the right size).

4 August 2022

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