Tekhni Olympos Kingfisher

Olympos Kingfisher came to live here for a very short time on a trade whim. I had purchased 2 wraps in the same design but different colourway and sizes and couldn't keep both so I traded one for this guy. I was Tekhni curious, so when I was offered this wrap I figured, why not?!

I might be a bit biased in my review because I started off not really liking this wrap before I even got it, which rarely happens. When I try a wrap it's because there is something that draws me to it. I may also still be longing for the wrap I originally traded it for, so that may taint my review as well. (Just being completely honest here, folks.)

First impressions of this wrap was: thick, solid, sturdy, minimal stretch. I knew right away that this would not be the go-to summer shorty I had thought it might be. It had a drapery type feel to it, something about this wrap just makes me think of my grandmother. Okay, maybe not my grandmother, because she had epic style. Someone else's grandmother. The colour is just not me. I would say the photo below is the truest to colour, it's a dusty sky blue. Too bland for me, and it doesn't work with the pattern, in my opinion.

I tried this wrap out a few times, in some simple back carries. It does work well for a simple ruck. The wrap is supportive, and can easily support a 20+lb baby. I was using a size 3 and it measured true, at 3.2 meters, but it seemed to wrap quite short. I found it hard to tie off a ruck in front, whereas I seem able to do so in a size 2 if I wrap properly.

I also gave this wrap a try for a bus ride to pick up my older son at preschool. Now this is big. I rarely back carry for errands that are not within 10 minutes of my house. I am slightly paranoid that something will go wrong and then I'll be stuck trying to wrap somewhere I don't feel comfortable. But I took a chance with Olympos and we headed off on the bus. The wrap held up well, although I chose a Shepard's carry, which is proving to be my most hated shorty carry. My son was leaning so far off to one side and this wrap very quickly started to be very diggy on my shoulders. I had to readjust multiple times. Now- I can't be sure if this was a bad wrap job on my part, or if it was the wrap not being easy enough to tighten and adjust.

This wrap definitely has lots of grip. Texture isn't something I would mention, but the thickness of the fabric really gives it a velcro feel.

I can't say much more about it, because I very quickly traded it to another wrapper who was ISO this wrap. I hope she likes thicker, heavier, sticky wraps! If you are someone who gets excited about those qualities, then snatch this one up. Otherwise, take a pass and keep looking.

Have I gotten this ALL wrong? Did I miss something? What do YOU think?

Tekhni Olympos Kingfisher
100% cotton
Blue/white
Size 3