KTENA Knitting Mills

Merino Thermal Underwear Manufacturer

50+ Reviews

Merino Wool Clothing

We manufacture all our Merino Skins and Thermo Fleece Merino garments with super fine Australian Merino wool in our own factory located in Oakleigh, Melbourne, Australia.

We are proudly Australian owned and all of our garments are Australian made certified.

Ktena is one of the only Australian thermal wear manufacturers 100% accredited with Woolmark Certification status – passing rigorous quality control and extensive testing procedures.

We are seriously committed to ethical sustainability and are fully certified by Ethical Clothing Australia

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Featured Products

A selection of popular Merino Skins® and Thermo Fleece® garments, click through to the store to view the complete range.

New for 2024!

Merino Skins Lite

Merino Skins Lite – All new for 2024 and lighter than our Merino Skins thermals, these are designed for all-year-round wear.

Perfect for everyday wear, hiking, camping, work or play, and even travel.

Great for summer and winter.

Relaxed Fit, great length.

a couple wearing Merino Skins Lite t shirts
Couple wearing Thermo Fleece Sensitive Merino t shirts

Thermo Fleece Sensitive

Our new Thermo Fleece Sensitive range offers a revolutionary dual-layer design, featuring 100% soft cotton against your skin and 100% Merino wool on the outer layer.

Available in separate short-sleeved styles for both men and women, these garments are your go-to for ultimate comfort without compromise.

Available to order from 15 October.

View Men’s Thermo Fleece Sensitive and Ladies Thermo Fleece Sensitive.

Ktena Knitting

Ktena is a 100% Australian-owned and operated knitting mill dedicated to the development of an enduring and sustainable Australian wool garment manufacturing industry, and to share the benefits of this naturally perfect fibre with the world. We are staunchly committed, through ongoing investment in innovation and design, to building a globally sustainable enterprise for authentically manufactured Australian merino wool garments.

Pure Australian merino wool produces the softest, finest, most luxurious yarn in the world. With its exceptional softness, natural breathability and ability to wick moisture away from the skin, merino wool is the perfect, versatile fibre for all seasons.

Merino wool is soft, breathable, moisture and odour-resistant and is a highly efficient insulator. It is also an entirely sustainable and renewable resource.
• Breathability
• Natural temperature regulator
• Odour resistance
• Natural elasticity
• Crease, stain and static resistance

Wool’s impressive range of natural qualities includes:
• Colour retention
• Fire resistance
• Natural UV protection
• Biodegradability and renewable resource

Ktena merino thermal underwear, wool thermals and wool spencers are made from the finest Australian pure merino wool. Beautiful and luxuriously comfortable, Ktena designs are available in 100% pure Australian Merino wool and wool-rich blends and everyday wool blends combining style and comfort with the benefits of wool’s remarkable natural properties.

Front view of white Thermo Fleece – Ladies Strap Vest – 100% Merino Wool - White

Merino Skins Sports Thermals

Merino Skins sports thermals have appeared in various Olympic events, featuring in the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney and as the preferred thermals for the Australian Winter Olympics Team at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games and the 2022 Australian Paralympic winter team.

Stylish, high-performance sportswear that combines performance with function. Made from the finest, softest Australian merino wool, Merino Skins garments are the perfect contemporary collection, merging exclusive designs with the benefits of wool’s remarkable natural properties. Our Merino Skins garments are breathable, moisture, odour and UV resistant for ideal comfort in cool or warm weather.

We’re passionate about Australian Wool

Ktena is an authentic, independently owned Australian manufacturer of beautiful merino everyday woollen thermals and active wear.

Our ranges of Australian merino wool garments are designed, knitted, sewn and packaged at our Melbourne factory, ensuring exceptional style, comfort and sustained quality.

Ktena is committed to the authentic Australian manufacture of quality woollen products.

We passionately believe in bringing wool to life through our beautiful merino wool garments that are soft, comfortable and a pleasure to wear.

As a leading manufacturer of Australian merino wool garments, Ktena embraces the history behind our wonderful woollen knitting mills, with our growing range of uniquely Australian, merino wool products.

What our customers are saying about us

Our customers have left over 650 reviews on our Merino thermals at an average rating of 4.9!

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Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

I bought this for myself before and like the quality and fit so I ordered another pair for my mom. She tried it on and it fits her well.

2 months ago
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Tingting
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

I bought this for myself before and like the quality and fit so I ordered another pair for my mom. She tried it on and it fits her well.

2 months ago
Tingting
Tingting
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

I bought this long sleeve for my husband. He says it is very comfortable on his skin and keeps him warm in cold days. True to size and good quality as usual.

2 months ago
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Tingting
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

I bought this long John for my husband. He says it is very comfortable on his skin and keeps him warm in cold days. True to size and good quality as usual.

2 months ago
Tingting
Tingting
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

I bought this long sleeve for my husband. He says it is very comfortable on his skin and keeps him warm in cold days. True to size and good quality as usual.

2 months ago
Tingting
Tingting
Verified ownerVerified owner
5/5

This long John is very comfortable on the skin and keeps me warm in cold days. I bought a small size first then another large one as the small size felt just a bit tight around my waist and I prefer loose ones.

2 months ago

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The Ultimate Guide to 100% Merino Wool Thermals for Outdoor Adventures

The Ultimate Guide to 100% Merino Wool Thermals for Outdoor Adventures When tackling cold-weather activities like skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping, or hunting, having the right gear can make all the difference. At the heart of any cold-weather outfit is the base layer—and 100% Merino wool base layer thermals are the gold standard. Loved for their … Read more
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The Best Thermal Base Layers for Antarctica

Are you going to Antarctica? Then you’ll need your Merino Skins thermal wear. The best merino base layer thermal wear for Antarctica. We get asked a lot, “how cold does it get in Antarctica” and “what do I need to wear”. Antarctica is the coldest, highest and windiest place on the planet, so it’s important … Read more
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