35% Possum Fur, 55% Merino Wool, 10% Pure Mulberry Silk. 

About Possum Merino

Possum Merino is a unique New Zealand yarn made from blending natures finest, Possum fur and Merino lamb’s wool.

Possum fibre has a hollow core that traps air and thus gives excellent insulation with an extremely high warmth to weight ratio. When blended with fine Merino, it creates a luxuriously soft, lightweight garment with low pilling properties and superior fibre strength. Research has shown it to be 55% warmer than Merino alone and 35% warmer than cashmere.

Ecowool Care about the Environment

The use of Possum fibre in New Zealand benefits our environment by contributing to the effort to protect our native forest and birds.

The brushtail Possum was introduced to New Zealand in 1837, it is a natural predator and an ecological threat. Each night possums eat over 21,000 tons of native vegetation. In addition to this they compete for food with native birds, also eating the birds eggs, chicks and insects. The commercial use of possum fur fibre is encouraged by conservation groups and plays an important role in the protection of New Zealand’s native fuana, flora and wildlife.

Your purchase not only means that you have acquired a unique garment that will give you years of pleasure, but also that you have contributed to the preservation of New Zealand’s natural habitats, an environmentally sound choice.

Reference the McDonald Size Guide at this link.

Delivery Times & Parcel Tracking

We offer FREE Shipping World-Wide on all products, plus a free gift-wrap, card and message service.  You can usually expect delivery of your goods within 10-15 working days (3 – 5 days in NZ) of placing your order, depending on your location. Due to fewer international flights at present, parcels may take longer to arrive at some destinations in the USA. Please contact us if you’d like more information or guidance.

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Possum Merino knitwear is very easy to care for. It is naturally odour resistant so requires less washing, which is kinder on you, and the environment.

When washing is required, please refer to your garment care label for specific washing instructions.

Gentle hand wash in cool water using a small amount of mild wool detergent.

• Do not use bleach or spot cleaning products
• Rinse well in cool water – hot water will cause shrinkage
• We recommend using the same water temperature for both washing and rinsing your garment
• Gently squeeze and/or roll garment in a towel to absorb excess water
• Dry flat in shade
• Do not tumble dry
• Iron on wool setting
• Drycleanable (note items with leather cannot be drycleaned)