Koru knitwear is expertly made in New Zealand to the highest quality standards from a premium blend of 50% Merino lambswool, 40% possum hair and 10% silk.
Possum hair has a unique hollow structure that traps air and provides exceptional insulation properties. It also has no scales and is therefore silky soft to the touch. The addition of fine merino lambswool and mulberry silk gives the garments strength, extra warmth and silky softness.
The New Zealand possum was introduced to New Zealand from Australia in 1837. With no natural predators, it has become New Zealand's most damaging animal pest, devastating native forests and wildlife, including the iconic kiwi. The use of possum hair in Koru knitwear helps to preserve New Zealand's unique and beautiful environment.