Norwegian since 1946, Swiss-based since 1986: merino and synthetic base layers, midlayers, running and cross-country ski wear, down jackets.
Good to know about Odlo
Odlo in numbers
- Odd Roar Lofterød founds Odlo in Norway
- 1946
- Norway's cross-country team wears Odlo suits at the Olympics
- 1964
- wore the Odlo Thermic base layer in Sapporo in 1972
- 25 teams
- move to Switzerland, start of the three-layer principle
- 1986
Merino or synthetic
According to Odlo, pure-wool merino base layers keep you warm and inhibit odour, but wick moisture slightly more slowly than synthetics. Those dry quickly, as with Active Warm. Performance Wool blends both.
Slim or Fitted
Odlo base layers come in Slim, meaning very close-fitting, or Fitted, a little looser. The closer they fit, the better they work. If you prefer a looser fit, Odlo recommends one size up. At Odlo, men's M means a 95.5 to 101.5 cm chest.
Washing merino properly
According to Odlo, wash merino by hand or on a delicate cycle, 30 °C max, with wool detergent. Dry flat, never wring. Often airing is enough. Synthetic base layers can take 40 °C; fabric softener harms both.
Joyriding: There’s More Out There
A 20-second clip from Odlo on the motto “There’s More Out There”. According to Odlo, spontaneous moments and close relationships make every adventure more enjoyable.
Frequently asked questions
What do Light, Warm and X-Warm mean?
This is how Odlo rates its base layers by warmth. In the Active range, Light is the lightweight version and Warm the mid-weight one. According to Odlo, Active X-Warm is also made for icy conditions.
Do Odlo jackets come up large?
A little, on purpose: according to Odlo, the jackets are cut looser so layers fit underneath. The X-alp 3L is generously cut. If you mostly wear just a base layer underneath, Odlo recommends one size smaller.
How do I combine the layers?
Odlo calls it the three-layer principle. The base layer wicks moisture away, the midlayer insulates, the outer layer keeps out wind and rain. For the midlayer, Odlo recommends wool or microfleece, not windproof material.
Can my down jacket go in the tumble dryer?
Yes. According to Odlo, at a low temperature with clean tennis or dryer balls, shaking it out in between. Wash it first with down detergent at 30 °C. Never store the jacket compressed afterwards.
Which sizes are there for children?
Odlo offers children's sizes from 56 to 164. Measure chest, waist and leg length and compare with the size chart. According to Odlo, one size up leaves room to grow into.
Merino
Base layers made of pure merino wool; the number in the name is the weight in g/m². According to Odlo, 160 suits light warmth, 200 cooler days and 260 deep winter.
Zeroweight
Zeroweight is Odlo's line for running and cross-country skiing. The Insulator models combine Freudenberg polyester insulation with windproof stretch, according to Odlo for kilometres below freezing.
X-alp
X-alp is Odlo's outdoor line. The Packable Down packs into its largest pocket; Odlo builds the X-alp 3L for ski tours and days on the piste, waterproof to 20,000 mm.
Active Warm
Active Warm is the synthetic base layer for cold days, made according to Odlo in its own factory in Romania. Soft polyester with stretch keeps you warm, HeiQ Mint is meant to inhibit odour.
I-Thermic
I-Thermic base layers have a heating system with a battery in its own pocket. You control the warmth via the Clim8 app or by hand; according to Odlo, designed for winter sports with lots of breaks.
