Pure Merino Wool is combined with Possum Fur to produce a luxurious fibre softer, lighter and warmer than any fibre previously made. It has superior wearing characteristics, washing well and being resistant to pilling (rubbing).

Facts on the New Zealand Possum

* The possum was introduced into New Zealand from Australia in the 1830's to start a fur trade. The possum thrived on New Zealand's lush vegetation.  

* The possum is a nocturnal animal.There are approximately 70 million wild possums in New Zealand at present. 

* Those 70 million possums consume around 20 tonne of vegetation per night. 

* The possum spreads diseases such as tuberculosis to cattle and other farmed animals. 

* Possums have been found to eat Kiwi eggs. 

* The New Zealand government spends around $1.5 million per week trying to eradicate this pest. 

* There are no farmed possums in New Zealand. All are wild. 

* The New Zealand possum is accepted world wide as an ecological fur – it is also one of the most luxurious furs in the world.