Frequently Asked Questions

What size am I?

Size Bust Waist Hips
Small 87cm-97cm 70cm - 77cm  90-100cm
Medium 97cm-102cm 75cm - 82cm  95cm-105cm
Large 102cm-107cm 80cm - 89cm  100-110cm
XLarge 107cm-112cm 90 - 97cm  108cm-118cm
XXLarge 112cm-117cm 97cm - 105cm  115-125cm

Used for leggings, underwear, merino layers, knitwear, t-shirts and stretch or jersey garments.

 AU (Womens) size  Bust Waist Hips
10 92cm 73cm 99cm
12 97cm 78cm 104cm
14 102cm 83cm 109cm
16 107cm 88cm 114cm
18 112cm 93cm 119cm

Used for woven garments. The ones that have less or no stretch in the fabric.

If your unsure about what size to choose, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

What is the difference between cotton and merino?

Cotton is harder wearing and more forgiving when it comes to washing and drying. It is possible to machine wash our merino spandex blend but better to use a liquid detergent, also set on a gentle cycle and avoid putting in the dryer. These are our original Adventure Pants we have been making from 2010.

Firstly, Merino is more expensive as it’s grown off the back of a sheep (and not just any sheep, a Merino one!). 80% of the worlds merino is grown in Australia, but unfortunately due to the state of our manufacturing industry, it is spun onto cones for knitting into fabric offshore. Merino is wool and so can be a tasty food source for insects, so diligence is required to make sure they are not in your house! That said, we always like to darn up any holes that might appear for continued use and adventures. If you have trouble hand darning yourself any mishaps, we are happy to help, just get in touch shop@captainrobbo.com.

What about shipping?

We use regular tracked Post with Australia Post on all orders. You should receive a tracking number when your order has been shipped. International orders are welcome and we will ship anywhere in the world for $25

Where is your shop and what are the hours?

Captain Robbo is located at 340 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070.

Our shop is open:

Tuesday to Saturday: 11am–5pm
Sunday: 12pm–4pm

Our online store is open 24 hours a day, and orders are shipped regularly throughout the week.

Where are you products made?

Captain Robbo garments are designed in our Northcote studio by artist and designer Katy Robinson.

Most of our garments are hand screen printed and made locally in Melbourne, while others are produced in small batches by carefully selected makers in India.

We also offer a selection of vintage, upcycled and one-of-a-kind textile pieces.

The country of origin for each item is listed on the individual product page.

Who designs the prints?

All Captain Robbo prints are original designs created by artist and designer Katy Robinson.

Inspired by Australian plants, landscapes, travel and the natural world, designs begin as drawings, photographs, paintings or printmaking before being developed into textile prints for our clothing and accessories.

What if I choose the wrong size or want a different pair, or they don’t suit me?

We are happy to exchange items for a different size or style, provided they are returned in new condition.

Please see our Returns Policy for full details.