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Smitten High Waisted Merino Leggings – Smitten Merino
BRONZE
Best Sustainable Activewear 2026
$180.00
These 210g lightweight high waisted merino leggings are hand made in Tasmania and feature a signature double layer waistband with no elastic, designed to be worn either folded down or high on the natural waistline.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Made from excellent, non-toxic materials. 95% Australian grown, non-mulesed merino and 5% spandex.
Ethical Practices
Smitten Merino’s clothing is made from 100% non-mulesed Australian grown merino wool or organic cotton, with all fabrics Oeko-Tex 100 certified and merino wool produced at a Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified facility. All garments are made in Devonport, Tasmania, by a team personally known to the business, with all team members and seamstresses paid above award wages. The brand also supports diversity and age inclusion within its small team.
Sustainable Practices
Smitten Merino packages all parcels in certified worm-friendly, 100% biodegradable, home compostable post bags and sends all parcels carbon neutral. The brand operates a zero-waste office, uses no plastic in packaging and recycles all office paper and cardboard boxes from clothing deliveries. In manufacturing, all fabric offcuts are used to make items such as beanies, headbands or mittens and all Smitten clothing is fully biodegradable.
Social Impact
Smitten Merino donates over 2% of sales annually to environmental protection, plants 1,430 diverse rainforest trees each year with Rainforest Rescue to offset carbon production and support rainforest regeneration and holds five founding memberships with Bonorong Wildlife Park to help fund the animal hospital for injured wildlife. The brand also donates annually to the Save The Tasmanian Devil Program and extends the life of its clothing through the Smitten Circularity program, accepting returns of pre-loved items for resale.
Product Reviews by Experts
When I read I would be receiving wool leggings I expected thick long johns! These leggings are so soft and cosy whilst still being ultra lightweight. These are 95% wool! This is incredible and I feel so grateful and safe wearing such lovely material. They are perfect for every day wear, cool day layers, lounge, yoga, long walks, and running. They fit like a glove and I love the high waist. Really impressed. I love that these are hand sewn in Tasmania at an ethical factory that is carbon neutral and run by Hydro energy. All products stay in Australia from the sheep to the material to the sewing to the shipping in certified worm friendly 100% biodegradable packaging. I know how hard it is to take an idea in your head and see it through to a product you can wear; for them to keep all manufacturing and production in Australia is truly remarkable. Wool is incredible!
These merino leggings are breathable, flexible and comfortable to wear. Smitten Merino has been able to create a thinner merino wool legging than others in the market, making these a great option for warmer climates. My favourite feature of these leggings is their high-waisted, elastic-free waistband. The folded-down waistband is not only adaptable to one’s needs, but is currently on-trend and gestures towards ’00s activewear. I’m thoroughly impressed by how local and holistic Smitten Merino is. Its commitment to Australian-made woollen products should be celebrated, particularly the processes’ triangle of production of wool from Tassie sheep, to fabrics produced in Melbourne, to garments sewn back in Tassie. It’s exciting to see! Smitten tackles many aspects of sustainability, from renewable energy to end-of-life care. There’s a lot to be proud of.
I wore these to Pilates and was impressed with how breathable and stretchy they were. Even though they are made of wool, I didn’t get too hot or feel restricted. So much care has gone into the sourcing, the packaging and even the way they are being posted. I love that even the clothes are biodegradable.
Smitten High Waisted Merino Leggings – Smitten Merino
$180.00
When I read I would be receiving wool leggings I expected thick long johns! These leggings are so soft and cosy whilst still being ultra lightweight. These are 95% wool! This is incredible and I feel so grateful and safe wearing such lovely material. They are perfect for every day wear, cool day layers, lounge, yoga, long walks, and running. They fit like a glove and I love the high waist. Really impressed. I love that these are hand sewn in Tasmania at an ethical factory that is carbon neutral and run by Hydro energy. All products stay in Australia from the sheep to the material to the sewing to the shipping in certified worm friendly 100% biodegradable packaging. I know how hard it is to take an idea in your head and see it through to a product you can wear; for them to keep all manufacturing and production in Australia is truly remarkable. Wool is incredible! These merino leggings are breathable, flexible and comfortable to wear. Smitten Merino has been able to create a thinner merino wool legging than others in the market, making these a great option for warmer climates. My favourite feature of these leggings is their high-waisted, elastic-free waistband. The folded-down waistband is not only adaptable to one’s needs, but is currently on-trend and gestures towards ’00s activewear. I’m thoroughly impressed by how local and holistic Smitten Merino is. Its commitment to Australian-made woollen products should be celebrated, particularly the processes’ triangle of production of wool from Tassie sheep, to fabrics produced in Melbourne, to garments sewn back in Tassie. It’s exciting to see! Smitten tackles many aspects of sustainability, from renewable energy to end-of-life care. There’s a lot to be proud of. I wore these to Pilates and was impressed with how breathable and stretchy they were. Even though they are made of wool, I didn’t get too hot or feel restricted. So much care has gone into the sourcing, the packaging and even the way they are being posted. I love that even the clothes are biodegradable. These 210g lightweight high waisted merino leggings are hand made in Tasmania and feature a signature double layer waistband with no elastic, designed to be worn either folded down or high on the natural waistline.
Categories: Best Sustainable Activewear 2026
$180.00
When I read I would be receiving wool leggings I expected thick long johns! These leggings are so soft and cosy whilst still being ultra lightweight. These are 95% wool! This is incredible and I feel so grateful and safe wearing such lovely material. They are perfect for every day wear, cool day layers, lounge, yoga, long walks, and running. They fit like a glove and I love the high waist. Really impressed. I love that these are hand sewn in Tasmania at an ethical factory that is carbon neutral and run by Hydro energy. All products stay in Australia from the sheep to the material to the sewing to the shipping in certified worm friendly 100% biodegradable packaging. I know how hard it is to take an idea in your head and see it through to a product you can wear; for them to keep all manufacturing and production in Australia is truly remarkable. Wool is incredible! These merino leggings are breathable, flexible and comfortable to wear. Smitten Merino has been able to create a thinner merino wool legging than others in the market, making these a great option for warmer climates. My favourite feature of these leggings is their high-waisted, elastic-free waistband. The folded-down waistband is not only adaptable to one’s needs, but is currently on-trend and gestures towards ’00s activewear. I’m thoroughly impressed by how local and holistic Smitten Merino is. Its commitment to Australian-made woollen products should be celebrated, particularly the processes’ triangle of production of wool from Tassie sheep, to fabrics produced in Melbourne, to garments sewn back in Tassie. It’s exciting to see! Smitten tackles many aspects of sustainability, from renewable energy to end-of-life care. There’s a lot to be proud of. I wore these to Pilates and was impressed with how breathable and stretchy they were. Even though they are made of wool, I didn’t get too hot or feel restricted. So much care has gone into the sourcing, the packaging and even the way they are being posted. I love that even the clothes are biodegradable. These 210g lightweight high waisted merino leggings are hand made in Tasmania and feature a signature double layer waistband with no elastic, designed to be worn either folded down or high on the natural waistline.
Categories: Best Sustainable Activewear 2026
When I read I would be receiving wool leggings I expected thick long johns! These leggings are so soft and cosy whilst still being ultra lightweight. These are 95% wool! This is incredible and I feel so grateful and safe wearing such lovely material. They are perfect for every day wear, cool day layers, lounge, yoga, long walks, and running. They fit like a glove and I love the high waist. Really impressed. I love that these are hand sewn in Tasmania at an ethical factory that is carbon neutral and run by Hydro energy. All products stay in Australia from the sheep to the material to the sewing to the shipping in certified worm friendly 100% biodegradable packaging. I know how hard it is to take an idea in your head and see it through to a product you can wear; for them to keep all manufacturing and production in Australia is truly remarkable. Wool is incredible! These merino leggings are breathable, flexible and comfortable to wear. Smitten Merino has been able to create a thinner merino wool legging than others in the market, making these a great option for warmer climates. My favourite feature of these leggings is their high-waisted, elastic-free waistband. The folded-down waistband is not only adaptable to one’s needs, but is currently on-trend and gestures towards ’00s activewear. I’m thoroughly impressed by how local and holistic Smitten Merino is. Its commitment to Australian-made woollen products should be celebrated, particularly the processes’ triangle of production of wool from Tassie sheep, to fabrics produced in Melbourne, to garments sewn back in Tassie. It’s exciting to see! Smitten tackles many aspects of sustainability, from renewable energy to end-of-life care. There’s a lot to be proud of. I wore these to Pilates and was impressed with how breathable and stretchy they were. Even though they are made of wool, I didn’t get too hot or feel restricted. So much care has gone into the sourcing, the packaging and even the way they are being posted. I love that even the clothes are biodegradable. Smitten High Waisted Merino Leggings – Smitten Merino
These 210g lightweight high waisted merino leggings are hand made in Tasmania and feature a signature double layer waistband with no elastic, designed to be worn either folded down or high on the natural waistline.
Categories: Best Sustainable Activewear 2026
When I read I would be receiving wool leggings I expected thick long johns! These leggings are so soft and cosy whilst still being ultra lightweight. These are 95% wool! This is incredible and I feel so grateful and safe wearing such lovely material. They are perfect for every day wear, cool day layers, lounge, yoga, long walks, and running. They fit like a glove and I love the high waist. Really impressed. I love that these are hand sewn in Tasmania at an ethical factory that is carbon neutral and run by Hydro energy. All products stay in Australia from the sheep to the material to the sewing to the shipping in certified worm friendly 100% biodegradable packaging. I know how hard it is to take an idea in your head and see it through to a product you can wear; for them to keep all manufacturing and production in Australia is truly remarkable. Wool is incredible! These merino leggings are breathable, flexible and comfortable to wear. Smitten Merino has been able to create a thinner merino wool legging than others in the market, making these a great option for warmer climates. My favourite feature of these leggings is their high-waisted, elastic-free waistband. The folded-down waistband is not only adaptable to one’s needs, but is currently on-trend and gestures towards ’00s activewear. I’m thoroughly impressed by how local and holistic Smitten Merino is. Its commitment to Australian-made woollen products should be celebrated, particularly the processes’ triangle of production of wool from Tassie sheep, to fabrics produced in Melbourne, to garments sewn back in Tassie. It’s exciting to see! Smitten tackles many aspects of sustainability, from renewable energy to end-of-life care. There’s a lot to be proud of. I wore these to Pilates and was impressed with how breathable and stretchy they were. Even though they are made of wool, I didn’t get too hot or feel restricted. So much care has gone into the sourcing, the packaging and even the way they are being posted. I love that even the clothes are biodegradable.You Might Also Like