Ktena Knitting Mills

I cannot recommend this shop strongly enough. My partner has had mixed luck buying merino thermals online, so we wanted to buy local from a brick and mortar shop to get a feel for quality before buying. As soon as you touch the thermals, feel the weight, look at the stitching, you can tell it's a cut above.

Denise chatted about the brand, which is named after the founder's village in Greece where he came to Australia from. Still the same family business, doing the same thing, decades on. Not chasing trends, not offshoring, just masterfully doing the same merino thermals. She offered to walk us through the factory on site, and showed us how they receive merino yarn, weave it into fabric, and cut and sew it into thermals, all right there in Oakleigh. You could feel the pride in what they do, 100% Aussie made, Aussie wool, good working conditions, fully transparent, great quality stuff.

We were only coming to investigate, but my partner left with 5 things and I snagged something for myself too. All great stuff. Note, there is a significant discount for buying at the factory shop, but even the online prices are great value for what you're getting.

(Note. I will set a reminder to update this review in one year from today to see how they hold up after a winter of frequent wear. I'm sure they will, based on the workmanship and how they feel, but I will add the one year testimonial in April 2025).

Denise is very kind and generous with her time to wait for me before after their closing time. I dropped by last minute to pick up some essentials wool wears to brace the cold autumn weather and coming Melbourne’s winter 🥶She kindly assisted me like a helpful mama bear with what I need and desire. Also help me to pick out winter running base and layering. Love the variety they have! There are heaps of second grade items - half price of those items to pick from if you don’t mind mending little holes. Also discovered they make wool base for our police force! I am super happy to have found this family own company, cherry on top with Denise good-old-fashion-personalized-excellent-service!!! Happy customer here as it’s wholesale price!! Thanks and God bless your business!!

I took mom and dad to visit Ktena factory outlet, they only wear pure wool thermal underwear. The location of the store is very convenient whether driving or taking public transportation. Denise is very professional and knowledgeable about the products. We were pleased with Ktena’s high quality, super soft merino thermal fleece, and bought 11 items, absolutely great value for money. I came back to exchange an item which was too small, Denise was so nice, I greatly appreciate her excellent customer service. Highly recommend Ktena Thermal Fleece!!

This shop is amazing! We planned a special trip to Melbourne while we were in Australia just to check it out. They did not disappoint. Really great quality thermals at reasonable prices. Lots of patience as we looked at everything and tried to find the right size and very friendly. Would highly recommend we almost bought every different item in our size. Come check this out if you’re in need of wool clothes. Top notch!

I visited the factory shop and was very impressed with help provided and the range of quality merino clothing. I have used the merino skins T shirts for many years for work as they are a great product, sensibly priced and Australian made.

Ktena Knitting Mills products are A1!
Hubby & I bought between us both, 8 thermal skins items as we're soon travelling to the Northern hemisphere for Winter.
Just beautiful. Such nice, well knitted & very smooth & soft wool.
John"s customer service toward me has been exceptional & has exceeded my expectations. A hard working, warm, honest, empathetic & polite man.
You made my day & helped me without question or stressful fuss.
I mentioned we are soon travelling overseas & John was very helpful & very quick in responding to my needs.
I had to ring & arrange to receive smaller sizes for my thermal skin tops & John was happy to arrange immediate delivery. I hadn't even yet returned the other tops, but this wasn't an issue to John!
I received my small sizes within 24 hours & I was beyond pleased with the speedy service.
I will have to send back my other tops, as I stated I would, but thus far, John hasn't pressured me to return it immediately, but I certainly will do very soon.
I honestly couldn't believe it & was taken aback by his kindness & superior customer service.
I will definitely continue to support this great Aussie business in my own backyard.
I highly recommend Ktena.
My photos will be added/uploaded very soon
Thank you John & Ktena Knitting Mills!👍

Ktena Knitting Mills make very high quality products at reasonable prices. We ordered from them and are very happy with their products. Ktena also have fabulous customer service. We had occasion to change a size and they went out of their way to help us. Literally this is the best customer service we have ever received. I highly recommend Ktena for their quality products and exemplary service.

This must be a well kept secret as I never knew of its existence until I was searching online for quality merino clothing and happened to land on the site. I decided to drive over and check it out, and bought several items on my first visit.

I was quite amazed at the exceptional standard of service - when I commented that the Merino Skins half zip front I was looking at would have been ideal being a tiny bit shorter in the body and sleeves, the lady (I assume she's the owner?) insisted in getting it custom altered for me on the spot. I was surprised that it was possible and done so quickly while I was browsing other items. Prices are very good and so is the quality.

I also bought a few Thermo Fleece items as the material is so soft, light and comfortable that I figured I'd use them for sleepwear. I loved them so much that I returned to buy more! They're so comfortable, and easy to machine wash. They didn't have my size, but I found that going up one size was actually perfect. So this place is quite a gem!

Bought Merino Skins and Thermal Fleece t/under shirts from Ktena. Great products ! Fast delivery.

What I really love about Ktena is that they are Aussie owned and the goods made here in Victoria. I urge all my fellow Australians to support this company - do not buy cheap suspect rubbish from China. Oh, and that buy bona fide Aussie policy goes across the board for all goods and services. Sometime costs a bit more, but you get very good quality and you are safeguarding our kids' futures.

Thank you Ktena !

Purchased multiple items for my wife and I and are very happy with the quality and effectiveness of the products. I live 1.5 hours south of Hobart, Tasmania so thermals are a must have in winter. I must also complement the service we were provided as the lady that served us was extremely helpful, friendly, polite and went well beyond what would be expected in any establishment to provide us with what we were after. Amazing people and Products.

Purchased singlets for my mum, she absolutely loved them, she was impressed with the length and price of the singlets.

I bought a Merino Skin and Thermo Fleece set to keep me warm on a recent trip to Canada. They performed exceptionally well in the snow and the -4 degree days of skiing. They also were pretty odour resistant, and were fast to dry after a cold wash. Added bonus is that they're reasonably priced and made in Aus. Would recommend!

I first bought their thermal tops 12 years ago, I still wear it although it's a bit stretched, still keeps me warm. Recently I bought thermal tops for the whole family, everybody is happy & warm. Good quality garments that last, worth every penny

Went to the factory outlet, Denise was amazing with her assistance. Great product and great service.. fantastic Australian made and owned products. Great prices at the outlet. Highly recommended, 5 stars from us

I made a bunch of purchases for my Mt. Everest Base Camp hike, and I have to say, they were the best buys I've ever made.

Marino Base Layers - Not only did they keep me warm in the freezing cold, but they kept me dry even when I was sweating buckets. They really saved the day!

And the best part? After over 10 days of non-stop hiking without a decent shower, those Marino wool layers didn't pick up a funky smell. It's like they're resistant to odors, which is a lifesaver on an extended trek like this.

What really surprised me was how these layers significantly lightened my load with less clothing. When every ounce of weight counts, it's fantastic to have gear that pulls its weight – or should I say, lightens the weight.

I'm so smitten with these items that I'm not just keeping them to myself. I'm telling all my family and friends about these absolute game-changers.

Thanks a million!

I could not be happier after I recently discovering Ktena Knitting Mills on the internet. I called into their Shop/Factory and purchased a couple of pairs of Long Johns and Merino Skins.
I can confidently say without doubt, that these garments are by far the most comfortable and warmest that I have ever worn. They are all Australian made and are Excellent quality, which I believe far surpasses any imported product.
Congratulations to the Management and Staff at Ktena

Ktena Knitting Mills, customer service is exemplary. My order was missing my husbands Thermo Fleece when my package arrived. I emailed them and almost immediately I had a reply, that the third item had been overlooked and that it had been packed and sent via express post with an extra garment. The products are delightful and feel warm and soft on your skin. Service like this is unheard of these days, so a big pat on the back to your company and I will not hesitate to recommend Ktena to my friends.

Cannot fault the product or the customer support team. While it was not ideal for Australia post to lose my parcel in the middle of winter, the customer support team went above and beyond to ensure it was resent and delivered. Safe to say thermals have made winter much more bearable

With a recent bout of cold weather in Melbourne I was looking for top quality Merino Underwear for an elderly friend of mine. Ktena provided excellent service and products with prompt posting and packaging and making the gift something special. My elderly friend pressed them into service a couple of weeks ago and commented to his daughter "I love them!". Thanks Ktena.

Ktena make a true, quality product. For the long johns and top, I ordered up a size from normal leggings and t-shirt sizes that I would buy, and they were a nice, snug fit. They are the Merino Wool and very soft, made very well, and highly recommended!