Manawatu Knitting Mills

This Native World scarf is a traditional unisex herringbone scarf designed and manufactured in New Zealand. Ideal for dress or casual occasions, this soft scarf is long enough to wrap twice around your neck for extra warmth.

Product Features:

• Crafted in a luxury blend of 20% Possum fibre, 70% Superfine Merino wool and 10% Silk.
• One size: 23 cm x 180 cm.
• Native World garments are treated with a Manuka Hydrosol extract to enhance the properties of the Possum Merino blend. This natural extract comes from the manuka plant, known for its antibacterial properties, and is non-irritating to even the most delicate skin.

• Crafted from a 30% soft possum fur, 60% fine merino wool and 10% nylon blend for the ultimate in warmth and comfort.
• Proudly made in New Zealand by Native World

Native World garments are treated with a Manuka Hydrosol extract, added to the final stages of the wash cycle. Manuka Hydrosol is a natural extract from the manuka plant, which is known for its antibacterial properties, as well as being a non-irritant, even against the most delicate of skin.

A three toned classic fit sweater, with a fashion focus.

Product Features:

• Luxury Blend
• 20% Possum fibre
• 70% Superfine Merino wool (17.5 Micron)
• 10% Silk

The Rural Full Zip Jacket is made from the exclusive fibre ECOBLEND - An innovation that has turned production waste into a premium yarn with exceptional properties that combine the best characteristics of its componant fibres; 25% Recycled Possum fibre, 60% Natural Fibers (Silk, Wool, Angora), 15% Nylon. The Rural Full Zip Jacket features knitted-in front pockets, ribbed side detailing and can be fully unzipped for easy wear.

Product Features: 

- Uses respun production waste to produce a quality garment
- 60% Natural Fibres - Silk, Wool, Angora,
- 25% Recycled Possum Fibre, 15% Nylon
- Full zip jacket
- Front pockets
- Ribbed sleeves
- Made in New Zealand

A best seller, this multi stripe scarf displays an array of bright colours. It can be worn on its own or easily paired with a Native World garment or accessory!
Made with a blend of possum fibre, merino wool and a touch of nylon for strength.

Product Features:

• Luxury Blend
• 20% Possum fibre
• 70% Superfine Merino wool (17.5 Micron)
• 10% Silk

Manawatu Knitting Mills.

Made from their exclusive fibre ECOBLEND - An innovation that has turned production waste into a premium yarn with exceptional properties that combine the best characteristics of its component fibres; 25% Recycled Possum fibre, 60% Natural Fibers (Silk, Wool, Angora), 15% Nylon. The Legend is a stylish and simple 1/2 zip pullover, worn by legends for years!

- Uses respun production waste
- 60% Natural Fibres - Silk, Wool, Angora
- 25% Recycled Possum Fibre, 15% Nylon
- Half zip
- Made in New Zealand

Manawatu Knitting Mills Possum Merino Stripe Beanies are super soft and ultra warm. The hollow Possum fibres trap heat whilst Merino wool provides fibre strength.

Pair with Striped gloves and Scarf for a complete set.

Product Features:

• Made from New Zealand Merino Wool
• Composition; 30%Possum / 60%Merino / 10%Nylon
• Very Low Pilling rate
• 4.5 cm Cuff
• Made in New Zealand

Manuwatu Knitting Mills Possum Merino Socks are known for their Softness and warmth.

Product Details:

• Material: 16% possum fur, 53% Merino, 7% Silk,  23% Nylon and 1% Lycra
• Made in New Zealand.
• Small Size equivalent to Australian 3 - 5
• Medium Size 5.5 - 7.5
• Large Size 8 - 10.5

Nativeworld garments are made in New Zealand from possum fur and merino wool. THe hollow Possum fibres trap heat while the Merino wool fibres add strength.

Product Features:

• Made from a unique blend of possum fibre & merino
• Warm without weight
• Luxuriously soft
• Low pill & long wearing
• Sustainable
• Material: 30%Possum / 60%Merino / 10%Nylon
• Pure New Zealand made

Manawatu Knitting Mills Possum Merino gloves are super soft and ultra warm. The hollow Possum fibres trap heat whilst Merino wool provides fibre strength.

Product Features:

• Made from New Zealand Merino Wool
• Composition; 30%Possum / 60%Merino / 10%Nylon
• Very Low Pilling rate
• 4.5 cm Cuff
• Made in New Zealand

The MKM Back Country sweater is a versatile garment, ideal for the cool outdoors.

Possum Fur is a hollow fibre which is light and traps heat better than natural fibres, blended with fine Merino wool and Nylon for strength.

Product Features:

• Crew Neck
• Made from 60%Merino / 30%Possum / 10%Nylon
• Designed and made in New Zealand

Native World Ladies Mini Cape.

Style: NB841

Material: 20% soft Possum Fur, 70% superfine 19 micron Merino Wool and 10% Mulberry Silk. 

Colour: Berry, Silver and Charcoal.

 This stylish mini cape is a must-have in a contemporary wardrobe. Features wide ribbing detail and a fold down round collar. The use of finest merino wool and possum fur makes it an exquisite garment universal enough to substitute a jumper or to provide an extra layer of warmth and chic.

Native World Possum Merino Wrist Warmer

Style: NX553

Material: 70% Merino Wool / 20% Possum Fur / 10% Silk

The unique blend of Possum Fur and Merino lambswool creates a luxuriously soft and exclusive fibre. Each Native World garment can be worn throughout the years and still look as new as the day it was purchased. Possum 20%, Super Fine Merino 70% (17.5 Micron) Silk 10%. Extremely warm, soft and lightweight to wear and has superior anti pill and properties. Possum fibre has a unique hollow structure, giving excellent thermal warmth.

The Possum Merino Wrap is one of our favourites. Super Soft and in a beautiful weave it can be worn as a wrap or as a chunky scarf.

Product Details:

•  Warm, Soft and light weight.
•  Approx 2m long.
•  Material; 70%Merino / 20%Possum Fur / 10%Silk
•  Made completely in New Zealand.

This very feminine scarf is in a fine open weave stitch. It looks beautiful worn as a traditional scarf in Winter or wear it over camisole tops or short sleeved dresses in the warmer months. A timeless piece for all seasons.

Product details:

• Wear as a scarf or a wrap
• Soft, warm and light
• Composition; 70%Merino, 20%Possum wool, 10%Silk
• Dimensions; 50cm X 240cm
• Made in New Zealand

Possum Multi Fingerless Gloves

You can't find a more fun and stylish pair of fingerless gloves, than from this Native World Possum / Merino / Silk collection. These great colours are sure to match in with any outfit, around town or in the office.

Product Details;

• Seamless, made using cutting edge technology.
• Warm, Soft yet light and comfortable to wear.
• Material; 70% superfine Merino / 20%Possum Fur / 10%Silk
• Made completely in New Zealand from natural fibre.

Manawatu Possum Alpine Crew Neck Sweater.

Made from Possum fur / Merino wool and Silk you will not believe how luxuriously soft a jumper can be until you feel this one.

Possum is one of the warmest natural fibres on the planet. It is 55% warmer than Merino wool and 35% warmer than Cashmere.

Extremely lightweight, low-pill, anti-static and long wearing.

Natural and exclusive to New Zealand

Made from 20%Possum / 70%Merino / 10%Silk 

Manawatu Knitting Mills Plain Possum Merino gloves.

Native World Garments are made in New Zealand from Possum Fur and Merino Wool. Nature has provided Naturally insulating fibres which Native World has crafted into incredibly warm and super soft garments.

Product Details:

• Made from a unique blend of Possum Fur and Merino wool
• Composed of 30%Possum / 60%Merino Wool / 10%Nylon
• Warm without weight
• Luxuriously soft
• Low Pill and long wearing
• Sustainable
• 100% New Zealand made

The Native World half zip is a very stylish modern Possum Jumper.  The Native world collection is inspired by the natural beauty of New Zealand, with its ancient forests, vast coastlines, flourishing wildlife, tranquil lakes, and breathtaking mountains.

These garments have a unique blend of 20% Possum Fur / 70% Merino Wool and 10% Mulberry Silk, which results in a luxuriously soft and incredibly warm garment. They are extremely versatile and very light in weight, with colours designed for ease of wear style and comfort. 

Manawatu (Native World) are the largest supplier of Possum / Merino knitwear in Australasia, and have been operating for over 135 years, they are totally New Zealand made.

This Possum Vee Neck jumper is such a popular essential for every wardrobe that it comes in a wide range of colour options. The Native world collection is inspired by the natural beauty of New Zealand with its ancient forests, vast coastlines, flourishing wildlife, tranquil lakes and breathtaking mountains.

These garments have a unique blend of 20% Possum Fur / 70% Merino Wool and 10% Mulberry Silk which produces a luxuriously soft and incredibly warm garment. They are extremely versatile and light in weight with colours designed for ease of wear, style and comfort.

Manawatu 'Native World' are the largest supplier of Possum / Merino knitwear in Australasia and have been operating for over 135 years, they are totally New Zealand made.

Manawatu Adventure Crew Neck Jumper.

Possum. Ah Possum ! Unique to New Zealand. 

One of the warmest natural fibres on the planet. Warmer than wool.

Extremely lightweight, non-pill, anti-static and luxurious to wear.

Versatile enough to relax into in the winter months, or on cool summer evenings.

Natural and exclusive to New Zealand.

Made from recycled Possum Fur and other fibres.

Soft, Warm and sustainable.