Product Description
The Rib Vest is ideal for everyday casual style, layer over long sleeve tops, t-shirts and sweaters. Also great under jackets when you’re wanting an extra layer of body warmth. A versatile garment in a flattering design, and a popular choice for travel.
Our MUST HAVES range – Timeless classics that are popular with our customers and with us.
Features:
- Fit: small/regular
- For more relaxed fit, this style also looks good up one size
- Odour resistant natural fibres
- Rib detail down sides adds a touch of style
- No pockets (for Vest with pockets see below – Possum Merino Gilet)
- Model (Charcoal) – wears MEDIUM
- 40% Possum, 50% Merino, 10% Nylon
- Made in New Zealand
Model Stats (Charcoal) : 5’9″ (175cm) Chest: 35″
Garment Measurements:
Chest: See drop down size box.
Body Length:
XSmall – 54cm / 21.5 inches
Small – 56cm / 22 inches
Medium – 58cm / 23 inches
Large – 60cm / 23.5 inches
XLarge – 62cm / 24.5 inches
XXLarge – 62cm / 24.5 inches
Caring for your Knitwear
Possum Merino knitwear is very easy care. 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
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.
Cindy – Maryland, USA (verified owner) –
I wore my vest literally every day all winter, over various cashmere crew neck sweaters. Having the bit of standing collar helped keep me feeling warm. I saw a similar vest from another company in an airport shop in Auckland before returning to the US from a trip, and bought it as a gift for my daughter. I later wished I had bought one for myself so looked online for the same one. The free shipping to the US made me order from Ecowool rather than the other company. I ordered a Medium based on the size chart (36″ chest) but I think I probably should have ordered a Small to get a more flattering fitted look. Even so, I’ve been very happy with the purchase!
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Rob (verified owner) –
Dear Eco staff,
We have just received delivery of an order from you of a possum/merino vest for my wife and she is delighted with it! Only ordered last Tuesday and we couldn’t believe it when it arrived so promptly. Very efficient! We are not used to ordering on the net but your website was clear and was easy to use to place an order. At close to 90 yrs. I only needed
minor advice to make sure I sent the money correctly but it went well!
My wife is a Kiwi and is looking forward to wearing the vest and enjoying it’s feel and warmth. It can get cold even up here on the Gold Coast.
I lived up in Paihia for 8 years and could have passed your place many times (back in the mid eighties).
My turn next winter for a man’s pullover.
Keep up the good work and congratulations.
Regards,
Rob and Allison – Australia
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Gillianne (verified owner) –
Pleased to say that my vest has arrived.
It is beautiful and I am delighted with it.
Very many thanks.
Gillianne from Australia
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Isabel (verified owner) –
Hello there in Ecowool!
Although I should have said it a couple of months ago – I just want to say a big THANK YOU!
I received my order on time, very nicely packaged including a little cute birthday card, exactly the way I wanted it… I’m really happy I eventually ordered from you.
Best of luck with your business,
Isabel – Israel
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