Oodie AU Review 2024
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If there's one must-have product that's risen up the ranks and claimed the title of Mumsnetter Obsession of the Year, it's the oh-so-comfy blanket hoodie. A combination of an oversized hoodie and a blanket you can wear, the best blanket hoodie will envelope you in warmth and keep you cosy even with the heating off.
This year, as temperatures plummet and heating bills soar, many of us are looking for ways to stay warm without turning the thermostat up full blast. Mumsnet users have been sharing their handy tips and purchases to help in the long run with the cost of living crisis, including buying things like the best electric blanket to warm beds and the best women's slippers to avoid cold feet. And, unsurprisingly, blanket hoodies come up time and time again as an effective solution.
Oodie produce some of the best-rated blanket hoodies out there, but are they actually as good as social media would have you believe? We recruited two MNHQ testers who have tried and tested the Oodie to see what they really thought. So, grab a cuppa, get cosy and snuggled up with the best hot water bottle, and have a scroll through our guide to these hooded blankets to see if they're the right fit for your family...
Our verdict at a glance
What we love
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Comfy oversized fit
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Very warm
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Great quality
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Huge range of patterns - there's something for everybody!
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Washes well
What to know
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Expensive
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Takes a while to dry
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Hard to store when not in use
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Quite bulky
What is an Oodie?
An Oodie is a type of blanket hoodie – think of a giant, oversized hooded blanket that you can wear. It's also the name of the brand that produces them. Typical features of an Oodie include a cosy Sherpa fleece lining and a handy pouch at the front – ideal for popping in one of the best hand warmers to keep your fingers extra toasty, or even for storing snacks.
One of the Oodies' biggest selling points is the vast range of patterns and designs you can pick up. From subtle muted colours like baby pink and grey, to cute and humorous designs (corgis or pizza slices anyone?), to limited edition prints from popular franchises including Harry Potter and Minecraft, there really is a design for everyone.
Do Oodies wash well?
We've all been there: you put the cosiest, softest blanket or jumper in the washing machine, and it comes out noticeably rougher. Especially when you're forking out a lot of money for a product thats main selling point is its softness, you want to make sure it won't lose its cosiness after one wash.
It's recommended that you hand wash Oodies in cold water to maintain their softness but, thankfully, they're machine washable up to 40°C too. It's also advised that you select a gentle detergent and cycle if you are popping it in your washing machine. Our testers found that the instructions were clear, and that it washed fine.
The only thing to note is that it's not suitable for the tumble dryer, and it can take a while to dry, so we'd recommend having one of the best women's dressing gowns on standby for when you're waiting to wear it again.
The verdict: The Oodie
Overall rating: 4.5/5
Are Oodies worth it? In a word: yes. Both of our testers were thrilled with their blanket hoodies, and it's a sentiment echoed on the Mumsnet forums, with one user even starting a thread called 'Oodie is life-changing'.
They're soft, comfortable, and the extensive range of patterns is a huge selling point. However, they are very expensive, and there are cheaper alternatives out there. Some Oodie wearers have also found them a bit too bulky.
On the whole, if you can afford it, we think the Oodie is a great cosy buy to keep you warm during the winter months – the hardest part will be choosing which pattern to go for!