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Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby kramster » 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?
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby Brett » Thu 29 Jul, 2010 12:41 pm

Spotted them (or a Tassie made brand) at Agfest and also I believe MD Launceston stocks them.

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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby Liamy77 » 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?
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby Son of a Beach » Thu 29 Jul, 2010 8:57 pm

I've just sent them an email asking where I can view/buy them in Tasmania.
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby Liamy77 » Fri 30 Jul, 2010 12:04 am

beauty.... please let us know what ya find out?
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby kate » Fri 30 Jul, 2010 2:15 pm

Smitten Merino can be found at Ecohaven in Murray St in Hobart. :D, 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.
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby north-north-west » Fri 30 Jul, 2010 7:48 pm

What about for those unfortunate enough to live outside of Tozzie?
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby walkinTas » 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 :?
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby Son of a Beach » 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.
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby Son of a Beach » 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.
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby ILUVSWTAS » 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??
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby Son of a Beach » 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.
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby north-north-west » 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. :roll:
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby walkinTas » Sat 31 Jul, 2010 10:57 pm

ILUVSWTAS wrote:I suspect it was intentional.
Maybe her pet name for Tas??


I was sure the word was intentional. Not sure the meaning was! That was a "mild" dig at nnw. In street parlance, a Tozzie is something like what we once called a Hussy. A girl who likes to "party hard".
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby north-north-west » Sat 31 Jul, 2010 10:58 pm

walkinTas wrote:I was sure the word was intentional. Not sure the meaning was! That was a "mild" dig at nnw. In street parlance, a Tozzie is something like what we once called a Hussy. A girl who likes to "party hard".

Really?
Well, well, well. Kind of appropriate, really.
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Re: Smitten Merino - Tasmanian made thermals

Postby Macca81 » Sun 01 Aug, 2010 12:37 pm

walkinTas wrote:
ILUVSWTAS wrote:I suspect it was intentional.
Maybe her pet name for Tas??


I was sure the word was intentional. Not sure the meaning was! That was a "mild" dig at nnw. In street parlance, a Tozzie is something like what we once called a Hussy. A girl who likes to "party hard".

once called hussy? i still say hussy... i didnt know there was an alternate name :oops:
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