Possum Fur - 4 Interesting Facts You Should Know - Sweaters Australia

4 interesting facts about possum fur which you a consumer should know if you are planning to buy possum fur or possum wool sweaters or clothes or any woolen sweater or woollen jumper.
What is possum fur wool?
Possum fur is like polar bear fur in that they both are very similar in terms of properties and provide exceptional insulation. When you wear a possum garment you can feel the warmth in comparison to wearing any other merino garment, synthetic garment or even a cotton hoodie. Possum fibres can be 55% warmer than merino and 35% warmer than cashmere fabrics of the same weight and knit structure.
Can you spin possum fur or knit with it by yourself?
Possum fur is a very short, fine fibre. You cannot spin it into a yarn on its’ own. Possum fur is often blended with merino wool or any fibre that acts as a binder and stays strong and sticks together.
Where does the possum fur come from?
Possum fur generally comes from New Zealand. Possums originated in Australia and still very present in Melbourne Victoria and Tasmania. They were actually taken to New Zealand in the mid 1800’s by European settlers. European settles were aiming to establish a wall of food and fibre. Now they are over populated in New Zealand who gladly export the fur.
Is possum fur itchy?
Possum fur is extremely light in weight and is very soft. As a result the material is not itchy and rarely causes irritation. Possum fur is nice and firm due to its a hollow fibre.
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[@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82]

I think possum fur is so underrated!

[@S.K256]

Really informative, thank you 😊

[@randalsantiago7903]

Thank you ! Very informative. I own zip up sweater and love it .

[@kiwiprouddavids724]

Thanks for doing this I'm a possum hunter in NZ , from a family of poor possum hunters and it's how we make a little extra cash ,it's how my dad got his first car how my sister's paid for alot of their education ...and it's all I can do now that I have screwed up my spine and can't work ....I do a bit during winter in the mornings for exercise and to keep what spine I have left .I try to tell as many people on the internet as I can to look into NZ possum fur products...covid has killed the market over last two years I'm struggling with out it, NZ needs to expand the market for NZ possum products .