Ponchos are 50% merino lambs wool, 40% possum fibre and 10% silk which is extremely warm, soft and lightweight to wear.
Product info:
Our Ponchos are a beautiful blend of 50% merino lambs wool, 40% possum fibre and 10% silk which is extremely warm, soft and lightweight to wear. The possumsilk also has superior anti-pill properties. The reason possumsilk is so warm and lightweight is because of the possum fibre's unique hollow structure, which gives it excellent thermal properties. The possum fur is blended with merino lambswool and silk to give it added softness and strength.
Our ponchos are New Zealand made and manufactured by New Zealand’s leading manufacturer of merino, possumsilk garments. Our product is of high quality and beautiful to wear. Our design is very flattering to any shape or size as well as versatile; it can be worn with anything from jeans to skirts, or dresses. A very femine cut that is a perfect layer for winter or just the perfect layer for an evening out, ideal for any occasion or for any climate. The small size is especially ideal for an added extra layer to go with you anywhere.
Saving New Zealand's Environment
The possum fibre in Possumsilk comes from the New Zealand Brushtail Possum which is an introduced species causing enormous ecological damage to New Zealand’s native forests and wildlife. Brushtail Possums reproduce prolifically in New Zealand’s lush environment which means they are not only eating our native plants and trees at a tremendous rate but are also in direct competition for food with our native wildlife. At present there are approximately 80 million Brushtail Possums in New Zealand.
Your purchase of this product will help to protect New Zealand’s beautiful native forests and wildlife from destruction as well as providing you with a luxurious, high quality garment.
History:
Southern Light Ponchos started in 2011 by partners, New Zealander Morley Sutherland and South Carolinian Kristina Clark, based in Queensland, Australia and North America. Interested in sharing the amazing wonder of the merino and possum blend, so common to New Zealanders with the world, we teamed up with Trilogy to create this beautiful poncho. It was important for us to use the blend of the merino and possum with silk as this makes a more luxurious, soft and strong product. We combined this blend of beautiful fibers with our take on the classic poncho design of the Native South American people of the Andes. We believe you will love your poncho and it will quickly become one of your favourite pieces to wear.
