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Did You Know?

• NZ-Possum fur is a soft yet robust Luxury Fur. Incredibly warm the fibers are hollow, which gives the fur excellent insulation properties to retain heat.

• Possum/Merino knitwear is lightweight, very warm and can be easily washed
• Our Possum knit blends are made up of fine Merino wool, Possum fiber and a small percentage of either Silk or Nylon added for strength
• Possum fiber contains Natural Anti-bacterial components; meaning less need for laundering and no smells in footwear!
• The Australian Brushtail Possum was first introduced to New Zealand in 1860. Now considered a pest in New Zealand; when you buy our Possum products you also support protection of our NZ Native Birds and Forests that are currently being devastated by the Possum
• We have a World-wide customer base, there are no International Custom restrictions on any of our Knitwear or Furs
• There is NO farming of Possum in NZ.
• We purchase our Possum hides and fur from Local NZ Trappers & Hunters, North and South Islands.
• Our Hokitika, West Coast NZ address is an operating Workroom and Retail outlet in one. We welcome visitors and are happy to show our work and answer questions.
• From very small beginnings in 1969; We know our stuff and are proud to say we are 'The Possum People' Hokitika, New Zealand.