Real wool fleece. Not plastic.
The outdoor industry has a fleece problem. Polyester fleece – the default material for the category – sheds tiny fibres every time it's washed, contributes to the accumulation of microplastics in waterways and oceans, and doesn't biodegrade. Outerknown built the Woolaroo to offer a better answer: a hoodie that delivers all the warmth and softness of premium fleece without the environmental cost of plastic. The Woolaroo Hoodie is woven from luxurious all-natural recycled wool yarn – sorted, recycled, spun, and woven in Italy by Manteco, one of the world's most responsible wool processors. The result is a fleece that's genuinely breathable, naturally odour-resistant, and quick-drying, with fibres that biodegrade if they shed rather than accumulating in the environment. A cosy organic cotton-lined hood, a roomy kangaroo pocket with the signature OK logo, and clean-finished internal seams with organic cotton binding complete a hoodie that's as considered in its construction as it is comfortable to wear.
- 100% recycled wool – woven by Manteco, Italy
- Breathable, naturally odour-resistant, and quick-drying
- Biodegradable fibres – no microplastic shedding
- Organic cotton-lined hood; kangaroo pocket with OK logo
- Unisex garment – sizes XS to XL; available in Heather Natural and Carob
- 100% recycled wool
| Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 81-86 | 63-69 | 86-91 |
| S | 86-91 | 69-74 | 91-97 |
| M | 91-97 | 74-79 | 97-102 |
| L | 97-104 | 79-86 | 102-112 |
| XL | 104-117 | 86-99 | 112-122 |
| Size | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32-34" | 25-27" | 34-36" |
| S | 34-36" | 27-29" | 36-38" |
| M | 36-38" | 29-31" | 38-40" |
| L | 38-41" | 31-35" | 40-44" |
| XL | 41-46" | 35-39" | 44-48" |
- Sustainability through preferred fibres - Outerknown has grown its use of preferred fibres (including Regenerative Organic Certified® cotton, organic cotton, hemp, and recycled materials) from 87% in 2022 to 98% as of 2024.
- Closing the loop on clothing - Through Outerworn, Outerknown's resell platform for pre-loved styles, the brand has kept over 1,800 garments out of landfill and in circulation, working towards making 100% of its products fully circular by 2030.
Born from the sea and shaped by the belief that clothes should outlast seasons, Outerknown makes everyday essentials for people who actually live in them. Co-founded by eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, the brand has been quietly rethinking what ‘responsible fashion’ looks like since day one – not as a marketing badge, but as a structural commitment woven into every seam.
95% of the AW26 collection is made with organic, Regenerative Organic Certified, recycled, or regenerated fibres. Candiani Mills denim from Italy. Manteco’s recycled wool processed in the same country. Regenerative Organic Certified cotton grown and harvested with the soil, the farmers, and the future in mind. These aren’t marginal improvements – they’re the standard. And the clothes themselves? The kind that feel so good you reach for them over and over, season after season.
From the legendary Blanket Shirt – often imitated, never duplicated – to the Hightide sweats that feel softer than your favourite towel, and SEA Jeans cut from heavyweight organic cotton denim, Outerknown makes wardrobe anchors, not filler. Versatile enough for the water’s edge in the morning and a dinner table by evening, the pieces ship to your door ready to become staples.