Zealana Tui Chunky Weight

70% NZ merino  15% NZ cashmere  15% possum
Approx 111m
100g
knits on 5.50mm
NZ$18.00
Made in New Zealand

The native New Zealand Tui bird at first glance has plain black feathers with a tuft of white across the neck. As with Zealana's luxurious Tui yarn, first appearances are not always accurate, this superb blend possesses more than just superior fine New Zealand Merino, it has a blend of New Zealand Cashmere and Possum giving it both softness and a lightness unsurpassed.

Key Attirbutes of Possum Fibre

Lightness and warmth
Exceptional thermal properties due to the hollow nature of the Possum fibre
Weight for weight fabrics made from "Zealana" yarn is:
-55% warmer than 100% merino wool
-35% warmer than 100% cashmere
Certified by The University of Otago

Soft to touch
The combination of the fibre scale structure and the unique finishing process required for all fabrics made from Zealana yarn gives it a soft, light touch
Certified by The University of Otago

Low pill
It has been proven through independent testing that fabrics made from "Zealana" yarn have a higher resistance to pilling than other natural fibres
Certified by The University of Otago

Minimal prickle factor
Independent tests have shown that the possum fibre is a tapered fibre and is approximately 1 to 2 microns at the tip of the fibre. This means that the ends of the fibre are well below the threshold of 30 microns, which the CSIRO has shown to cause 'prickle sensation'
Certified by SGS testing

Good Moisture absorbency
Zealana fabrics will absorb reasonable quantities of moisture without feeling damp allowing the fibre to buffer the body's microclimate in changing conditions
Certified by The Univesity of Otago