Looking for the best, incredibly soft luxury zipped sweater? A jumper softer and more durable than cashmere? Gun Hill Clothing Company is a long-time stockist of New Zealand brand Noble Wilde Merino Possum knitwear and it's a brand that our customers love and buy time and again. The Javelin in Avoka and Ebony is a firm favourite in Gun Hill stores.
In three decades, Noble Wilde has perfected the blending of two of the most exceptional natural fibres in the world: the dense silken wool of Merino, and the luxuriant fur of the possum. Exquisite in themselves, together these materials form a velvety soft yarn, unsurpassed in warmth (see below for why) and durability. Merino and possum have outstanding qualities, tactile, functional and ethical. This is luxury without compromise. Discover the comfort, fit and durability of Merino Possum and find out why you won't want to take off a Nobile Wilde sweater once you put it on. The perfect gift for the modern man.
40% Possum Fur, 53% Merino, 7% Silk
About Possum fur:
The possum fibre has a hollow core. The significance of this is twofold, firstly, the hollow core traps a tunnel of air that provides extraordinary warmth (up to 30% more than 100% wool garment).
The only other animal with a hollow-core fibre is the Polar Bear. Secondly, the hollow core creates a fibre lighter than most other natural fibres. In practice, by blending 40% possum fibre into the yarn you can reduce the overall weight of a garment by more than 20%.
Merino Possum yarn is highly resistant to pilling.
Therapeutic benefits. There is scientific evidence that an enzyme in the possum fibre helps combat skin conditions like athlete's foot and eczema.
Moisture vapour transmission - Both possum and Merino fibres have a complex as the cuticle. Merino Possum fabric will absorb and expel moisture vapour from the external environment or the body microclimate in changing conditions.
Aw24/Nw1003 Javelin zip neck
