the possum merino shop - our story

 

 

My name is Chris Webb and after working for two multi-national companies in international sales and marketing, my wife (Diana) and I decided to look for a business that helped New Zealand by exporting New Zealand products that are sourced from and manufactured in New Zealand.

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An opportunity arose in 2009, where we could source New Zealand made knitwear products made from wool of New Zealand's best known export, the Merino sheep and the fur of the introduced Brushtail Possum.  

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The Brushtail Possum (sometimes known as Kiwi Bear), produces an opulent, luxurious fur which is 8% warmer and 14% lighter than wool. Its soft and silky fibre is hollow, so it retains heat and repels moisture, making it extremely warm to wear. It is regarded as the third warmest fur in the world, behind the Arctic Fox and Polar Bear.

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When this is blended with what is regarded as the warmest sheep's wool in the world,  Merino wool, we end up with a product that is very warm, but very light to wear. 

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Enjoy viewing the products and I guarantee you will not be disappointed with your purchase.

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For further information, visit the Department of Conservation of the New Zealand Government.