Possum Merino socks are made from sustainable, renewable fibers. Possum numbers in New Zealand continue to grow, and merino sheep continue to renew their fleeces. As well as wearing an environmentally sustainable product Possum fiber is 55% warmer than merino fibre, the combination produces a garment with a high warmth to weight ratio.  No Worrries Knitwear products have up to 40% possum in socks, making them light weight and suitable for wear both inside and out.

The brushtail possum was introduced to New Zealand in the 1850s and this particular species of possum destroy our natural wild life and native forests.
The need to control the number of possums in New Zealand, in order to protect the native wildlife, flora, and fauna, saw the development of a specialized fibre within the knitwear industry of New Zealand. This fiber incorporated New Zealand Merino wool, and Possum fur, a combination that proved to be successful. A superior, high quality yarn was created, that also worked to successfully help the ecology of New Zealand by creating a demand for possum fiber.  By being environmentally responsible we are saving our trees and native birdlife.

Facts about possum fiber:
•    The Possum fibre has no scales and is hollow, which gives both lightness and warmth, compared to other natural fibres of a similar micron.
•    Possum fur has a very silky handle to give instant feel appeal unlike any other. The texture of knitted possum fur is luxuriously soft, easy to wear and exceptionally comfortable.
•    Possum fur will not freeze, even when exposed to periods of prolonged cold. The only other fiber on the planet known to have the same characteristic is polar bear fur.
•    The unique blend of possum fur and merino lambs wool creates a pilling retardant fiber. Possum fur is a low-pill and anti static which means that each garment can be worn throughout the years and still look as new as the day it was purchased