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Do you have an oodie and would you recommend?
QuentinWinters · 07/10/2020 21:23
just wondering about Xmas presents for the kids but they seem quite expensive so I want to see if they are worth it
Fwiw we camp and my kids live in dressing gowns
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TheYeaSayer · 08/10/2020 10:33
If you search for oodie on Amazon it brings up loads of cheaper looky-likies.
I'd love to buy one, but DH heats the house to tropical levels, so I'd probably die of heat exhaustion/suffocation in one.
HibiscusNell · 08/10/2020 10:36
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Fair enough, I know lots of things are made in China. I own plenty of things made there.
It’s more that the Company tries to promote a more wholesome image. The fact they call it ‘Sherpa fleece’ etc and the fact the company isn’t forthcoming about where there hideously overpriced hoodies are made. I actually couldn’t find where they were made on their website, I wouldn’t be suprised if it’s there somewhere but they aren’t upfront about it.
GingerAndTheBiscuits · 08/10/2020 12:30
From a reply to a recent TrustPilot review:
“We pay what the supplier requests for each Oodie which allows them to set proper wages for their employees. Unlike many large chains and sweat shops which set the price they are willing to pay causing the staff to suffer
Our founder also chose this factory due to their nice clean facility and good working conditions. The working conditions of our factory are great, with employees paid well and full air conditioning. We are very conscious and considerate of world problems - including fast fashion.
We actually believe we are paying about 30% more than our competitors to ensure the quality of the workers who manufacturer our products.”
Jumbojem · 08/12/2020 21:52
Hello, I ordered my oodie on 7/10/2020. Around the time of this thread. Delivery was due 8/12/2020 but no word from oodie since I ordered. Now concerned it's not going to show up, it's one of DS1s main gifts (since he didn't want much this year). Has anyone else's shown up? Had a look at trust pilot today, lots of reviews about delayed delivery
Nearlyadoctor · 08/12/2020 22:03
I ordered 2 back in Sept for delivery from 24th Nov, email 26th to say had been shipped via DPD and arrived the next day. No communication between order date and 26th Nov but all ok here so fingers crossed @Jumbojem you’ll here in the next couple of days.
Shieldingending · 08/12/2020 22:17
@Jumbojem
Mine was due for despatch on 15th Dec and arrived today! They are helpful if you email, might be worth contacting them?
Ltdannygreen · 08/12/2020 22:20
I brought a sloth one for the house so to speak, everyone is usually cold except me, I tried it on for a while and it doesn’t overly Heat you just keeps you nicely warm. My ds12 who has asd absolutely loves it.
sepsisandAKI · 08/12/2020 22:29
@Jumbojem are you sure it wasn’t dispatch date of the 8th? I ordered in October and dispatch date was 8th. It arrived on Saturday via Royal Mail. No shipment email from Oodie or royal mail even though 48hr tracked postage. Hopefully won’t be long for you!
Witchend · 08/12/2020 22:34
I have a cheap ebay version that I bought last year. It's beautifully warm. I wouldn't buy the full price one. The dc have them too. Although mine is red, lined with white and I was putting the bins out yesterday and a little girl over the road shouted "Hello, Santa" 
Yorkshiremummyof1 · 09/12/2020 07:20
We have two Oodies and ordered a third one for DS but it won't arrive until after Christmas. I live in mine, as my home office is cold. Ds has a cheaper one from Amazon and it's not as good. The oodie is well made and they pay more to their suppliers so the cost to the consumer is higher. There was a good article about how demand for Oodies has skyrocketed during the pandemic
Nanasueathome · 09/12/2020 07:22
I ordered an oodie way back in October and was given 8th December as dispatch date
I heard nothing from oodie re delivery
However, it was delivered yesterday (8/12) by royal mail
Jumbojem · 09/12/2020 07:35
I hope it's on its way then! Our royal mail deliveries are a bit slow at the mo, it's only a small team and they have had people self isolating.
Nuie · 09/12/2020 07:38
I have three coordinating tie die oodies waiting to be opened on Christmas Day. One for me and for the two dds. Can’t remember when I last looked forwards so much to wearing an item of clothing
Jumbojem · 09/12/2020 07:39
Sorry, yes, I meant dispatch date of 8th @sepsisandAKI. I was just getting edgy as it's been so long and DS will be wrapped (literally) to get this and it's one gift that is a complete surprise.
Yorkshiremummyof1 · 09/12/2020 09:24
Hope it arrives in time! I just got back from the school run and am sat downstairs with a cup of tea, all I’m missing is my garlic bread oodie and a biscuit
Jumbojem · 09/12/2020 16:36
Well, by the power of Mumsnet, it arrived! Very odd not to get a dispatch notice.
Can't open to see how lovely it is as the delivery van was pulling away just as DS rounded the corner coming back from school so whisked it away for wrapping later.
GreatBigBeautifulTommorow · 09/12/2020 18:12
I bought myself one for birthday
Also had issues with delayed delivery, they were helpful once I contacted them and reduced cost to 50% due to the delays! had to change from a penguin to a koala and then they came pretty quick.
The cuffs are a bit tight for my liking and the neck hole not quite wide enough. Otherwise it’s lovely! My DDog loves to climb on my knee and snuggle up when I’m wearing it
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