Possum Wool Yarn

Please view the products below to see the range of possum wool yarn available. Possum wool yarn is made from a blend of fine Merino wool and luxurious Brushtail possum fibre.
Developed in 1991, possum wool yarn is said to be the first new blend of natural fibres in the world for over 100 years, and it is unique to New Zealand. Bob and Helen Powell, owners of Possumdown® Knitwear Ltd., attribute their rural farming background and their desire to help reduce the rampant possum population to their development of this outstanding product.

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Possum & Wool Knitting Yarn

	Possum Fur/ Merino Wool Knitting Yarn Code: Possumdown yarn Weight: 1.00 Price: $260.00 Quantity in Basket: none
The ultimate in hand-knitting luxury- sold in 1kg cones. Each cone is sufficient for about three garments. It is woollen spun and about 16-17 micron. We have one counts 1/28nm (69 tex)( about a 2 ply ). 40% Possum/ 50% Merino/ 10% Nylon BENEFITS AND QUALITY · Possumdown was the first company in the world to blend Possum fur with Merino wool introducing the first new natural fibre in the world in over 100 years. · Being about 16-17 micron possum/merino yarn is finer and SOFTER than Cashmere, · Being one of the only hollow furs in the world the fibre acts as an insulator so it is a lot WARMER than plain wool, · The hollow fibre also makes the garment LIGHTER than other similar garments as well as acting as an insulator, · Rigorous tests have proven that Possumdown wears better than most Cashmere and Merino wool garments and has SUPERIOR anti-pilling qualities with no blisters or scratchy feeling on the skin. · True to the original process Possumdown yarn is made from carefully hand-plucked Possum fur for quality and length which means that the structure and attributes of the fur remain intact. · With the Tapestry Group of companies you have total confidence the garments come through a reputable supply chain from the Furline Ltd through to the distributor. · True to the original process Possumdown yarn is made from carefully hand-plucked Possum fur for quality and length which means that the structure and attributes of the fur remain intact. Machine plucked fur breaks the hollow fibres down so is shorter, less durable, lower quality and with high fibre migration. Black Pistachio Wine Chocolate Denim Natural Olive Navy Rose Plum
	Possum Fur and Merino Wool 8 Ply Knitting Yarn 100g Code: Possum Yarn Weight: 0.15 Price: $32.00 Quantity in Basket: none
40% Possum Fur and 60% Merino Wool. It knits as an 8 Ply yarn. Natural, Cranberry Red, Charcoal or black. Approximately: 420m or 1260' / 100g or 3.5 ounces. Handwash and rinse in warm water. Dry flat in the shade. The unique property of Possum fur is that each fibre is hollow. This gives excellent ensulation qualities ensuring that possum fur and wool garments are lighter compared to some other heavier knitted items. You will get Years of Life from your Possum fur and wool Garment... As well as incredible softness and warmth the yarn is strong and durable. Possum fur is 16 to 17 micron (very fine) and when blended with wool ensures a luxurious and soft handle to the fabric. Rigorous tests have proven that. Helping save New Zealand's Native Forests... Each night the 70-90 million Possums in New Zealand eat their way through 22000 tones of native forest. Your purchase of possum fur and wool yarn means that you will have a truly unique garment but also contributed to the preservation of our native forests. Charcoal Grey Cranberry Red
	Possum Fur and Merino Wool 8 Ply Hand Dyed Knitting Yarn 100g Code: Possum YarnD Weight: 0.15 Price: $42.00 Quantity in Basket: none
40% Possum Fur and Merino 60% Wool. It knits as an 8 Ply yarn. Hand Dyed Approximately: 420m or 1260' / 100g or 3.5 ounces. Handwash and rinse in warm water. Dry flat in the shade. Please let us know the colour you would like. The yarn will be dyed for you. Colour variations in this yarn are intended. To achieve an even distribution of colour through-out your garment, please use two balls at once, knitting two rows from each ball, carrying yarn up the side of the garment. The unique property of Possum fur is that each fibre is hollow. This gives excellent ensulation qualities ensuring that possum fur and wool garments are lighter compared to some other heavier knitted items. You will get Years of Life from your Possum fur and wool Garment... As well as incredible softness and warmth the yarn is strong and durable. Possum fur is 16 to 17 micron (very fine) and when blended with wool ensures a luxurious and soft handle to the fabric. Rigorous tests have proven that. Helping save New Zealand's Native Forests... Each night the 70-90 million Possums in New Zealand eat their way through 22000 tones of native forest. Your purchase of possum fur and wool yarn means that you will have a truly unique garment but also contributed to the preservation of our native forests. Colour 1 Colour 2 Colour 3 Colour 4 Child cardigan in Possum Yarn Jacket in Possum Yarn
	Merino 4 Ply Knitting Wool 50g ball Code: Merino 4 Ply Weight: 0.10 Price: $9.00 Quantity in Basket: none
50g / 225 metres of fine merino wool knitting yarn 3.25mm needles. From the finest New Zealand Merino wool ideal for knitting, weaving, embroidery, felting and embellishment of garments. All Touch Yarns and colours are designed by Marnie Kelly, inspired by the stark beauty of thyme fields, mountains and the historic goldfields of Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. Central Otago also boasts origins of some of the world's finest quality wool and mohair. With sharp, seasonal climate variations and low rainfall, conditions are well suited for growing the high quality fibre used in Touch Yarns.
	Merino Knitting Wool 8 Ply 50g ball Code: Merino 8 Ply Weight: 0.10 Price: $9.00 Quantity in Basket: none
Merino Knitting Wool 8 Ply 50g ball- approximately 100metres. To be knitted on 4mm needles. From the finest New Zealand Merino wool ideal for knitting, weaving, embroidery, felting and embellishment of garments. All Touch Yarns and colours are designed by Marnie Kelly, inspired by the stark beauty of thyme fields, mountains and the historic goldfields of Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. Central Otago also boasts origins of some of the world's finest quality wool and mohair. With sharp, seasonal climate variations and low rainfall, conditions are well suited for growing the high quality fibre used in Touch Yarns.

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