Collection: Possum Merino Socks, Gloves & Knitwear

A blend of New Zealand possum fibre and merino wool. The possum fibre is very light and very warm, and the merino brings softness and stretch, so you get real warmth without bulk. Some pieces add mulberry silk as well, for a finer, smoother knit.

It's the question we're asked most in the shop, and a fair one. These are New Zealand brushtail possums, not our protected Australian possums. In New Zealand they were introduced, have no natural predators and are controlled to protect the native forest and birdlife. The fibre comes from that control work; possums aren't farmed for it. We know that isn't easy reading if you love possums, so we'd rather say it plainly.

Most of it is, from Lothlorian, Native World and Kapeka among others. You'll also find merino silk, alpaca, cashmere merino and Australian-made merino socks, each named on the product so you know which fibre you're getting.

With a little care, a long time. Customers tell us their possum merino socks and gloves see them through winter after winter, and one told us a pair bought ten years ago is still going. Follow the care label and they'll do the same for you.