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Thu 29 Jul, 2010 12:36 pm
One of my collegues recently told me about Smitten - Merino-wool thermals that are made in Tassie.
http://www.smittenmerino.com/ http://smittenmerino.blogspot.com/Has anyone come across them before?
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 12:41 pm
Spotted them (or a Tassie made brand) at Agfest and also I believe MD Launceston stocks them.
Cheers Brett
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 2:22 pm
I recently bought a pair of Wilderness Wear 240gsm merinos... when i mentioned that i had a problem withit to the manufacturer they sent out a new replacement free! -Very happy with the product now and service too - They are marketing as the ONLY fulyl aussie owned and made and aussie materials too??... They might have to rethink that one maybe... Don't personally know Smitten - What sort of range of gear do they do?
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 8:57 pm
I've just sent them an email asking where I can view/buy them in Tasmania.
Fri 30 Jul, 2010 12:04 am
beauty.... please let us know what ya find out?
Fri 30 Jul, 2010 2:15 pm
Smitten Merino can be found at Ecohaven in Murray St in Hobart.

, and they're really friendly, they would probably be happy to email people about other suppliers in the state for those of you up North.
Fri 30 Jul, 2010 7:48 pm
What about for those unfortunate enough to live outside of Tozzie?
Fri 30 Jul, 2010 9:19 pm
north-north-west wrote:What about for those unfortunate enough to live outside of Tozzie?
For someone so pedantic that is an unfortunate typo
Fri 30 Jul, 2010 9:25 pm
walkinTas wrote:north-north-west wrote:What about for those unfortunate enough to live outside of Tozzie?
For someone so pedantic that is an unfortunate typo

I thought it was an accent.
In any case if anyone manages to contact them, point them to this topic and encourage them to answer some of the questions here.
Sat 31 Jul, 2010 1:29 pm
Smitten have replied to my query about where to buy, and have also sent me a price list. I've pasted in their reply below. I'll post their brochure and price list, if they give me permission to do so (I've told them about the queries raised here and asked if I can post their price list).
Sorry but we don't have a stockist past Ross. For our outdoor thermal range you need to see it in Hobart at either Ecohaven on Murray St or Pennicott Wilderness Journeys on the waterfront in Fish Frenzy. We have the biggest range at our house / show room at Sandy Bay in Hobart.
You can always order on line and we can work out sizing over phone or via email. Our thermals are famous for there great cut and fit as well as beautiful super fine wool. It was our intention to make our thermals every bit as good as New Zealand merino thermals.
Please check out the attached Testimonial flyer, brochure and price list. Bush walk Guide book legends John and Monica Chapman wear our clothing.
Sat 31 Jul, 2010 3:37 pm
walkinTas wrote:north-north-west wrote:What about for those unfortunate enough to live outside of Tozzie?
For someone so pedantic that is an unfortunate typo

I suspect it was intentional.
Maybe her pet name for Tas??
Sat 31 Jul, 2010 4:34 pm
I've now attached the Smitten price list and brochure to
a new topic in the "Specials, Discounts, Adverts" forum.
Sat 31 Jul, 2010 10:24 pm
walkinTas wrote:north-north-west wrote:What about for those unfortunate enough to live outside of Tozzie?
For someone so pedantic that is an unfortunate typo

Wozzie, Sozzie, Tozzie, Dubber, Vixen, etc. Normal names can be soooooo boring sometimes.
Mon 10 Jan, 2011 9:31 pm
I just noticed Smitten have got a new web site, and the items I looked at have free shipping within Australia!
Tue 11 Jan, 2011 9:04 am
Sure is a lot cheaper than some other brands too!
Thu 03 Feb, 2011 11:28 am
I have 2 smitten merino wool items and just love them – looking forward to getting more once winter hits. No more standing on the side of hockey fields watching my son play and freezing to death. The dog may also get a few more walks this winter! They have a great web site too that ships internationally. I just sent some Smitten thermals to my sister in law in the USA who can really use them. Also love my cross over red top for going out. Highly recommend their quality product
warmseeker
Sat 19 Feb, 2011 10:22 pm
Hi,
It is Carl Mason here from smittenmerino. I would like to thank you all for your interest in our Tasmanian made merino wool clothing. We now have stockists from Stanley to Huonville to Lake St Clair. 14 in total . Our Merino is 100% Australian with lots coming from Tasmania. It is sustainably grown and non mulsed. We design the entire range in Hobart and manufacture in Devenport. We believe in supporting local jobs and farming. We have a host of Tasmanians wearing smitten merino and growing support outside of Tasmania. Tasmanian Police Search and Rescue wear our thermals as do all students in the Polytechnic Outdoor Guides Program. Last year we supplied the clothing for Don McIntyre re-creation of Captain Bligh's 4000mile trip in an open boat across the Pacific and this April Tasmanian Eric Phillips(
http://www.icetrek.com) guiding on the ice with Pat Farmer will attempt to raise 100 million for red cross when Pat will run wearing smitten merino from the North Pole to the South Pole. Check out (
http://www.poletopolerun.com) Please check out our website
http://www.smittenmerino.com and our blog
http://www.smittenmerino.blogspot.com. Particularly check out the testimonials. We believe smitten merino is every bit as good as top New Zealand brands but cheaper and made here!!!
We stock merino clothing from 150g,170g,200, 210g and 340g and wool fleece. Range includes T-shirts. Long sleeve crews, zip neck tops, leggings, boxers. crew hoodys, wool fleece vests, wool fleece hoodys, boxers, sleeve less tops, beanies and much more.
Please feel free to email me if you want more info at carl[at]smittenmerino.com
Thanks again
Carl and Nicola Mason
0408094594
Sun 20 Feb, 2011 9:09 am
I've spoilt myself and gone and got some Smitten layers, was good to meet Carl too and had a good chat.
Now I'm looking forward to trying them out on my next walk, my poly thermal layers were getting a bit tired.
Sun 20 Feb, 2011 9:28 am
tasadam wrote:I've spoint myself
PERVERT!
But seriously... I've been meaning to try out some Smitten. Nice to see a rep getting on the forum.
Sun 20 Feb, 2011 10:13 am
It was great to meet you too Adam and have a look at some of your photography. I was blown away with the quality of your work. I also checked out the photo Gallery on this website and can I say that the Photo talent in Tasmania is incredible.Cheers Carl (smittenmerino)
Sun 20 Feb, 2011 11:28 am
moving back home (tas) from WA very soon.... will need to stock up.... My missus is a kiwi so this is like lingerie for her
Mon 21 Feb, 2011 9:28 am
ollster wrote:tasadam wrote:I've spoint myself
PERVERT!
Sorry, don't get it, thru to the keeper on me... But fixed the typo, thanks.
Liamy77 wrote:My missus is a kiwi so this is like lingerie for her

Mon 21 Feb, 2011 10:09 am
tasadam wrote:Sorry, don't get it, thru to the keeper on me... But fixed the typo, thanks.
I was just imagining spoint as a euphemism... sorry.
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