Untouched World™ Possum Merino Essence Sweater
Simple and elegant sweater, with its boat neckline and feminine curved hem, made in New Zealand by our most renowned sustainable fashion brand, Untouched World™
Size Chart
The chart below indicates what size garment you should order, depending on your body size. It does not represent the actual garment measurements. The fit of Untouched World garments will vary depending on the design; some are a slim fit shaped to the body, while some are a looser, straight fit that skims the body. These measurements are a general guide only.
For your bust measurement, measure around the widest part of your bust, with your arms by your side. For your waist measurement, measure around the smallest part of your waist, with your arms by your side. For your hip measurement, measure around the widest part of your hips, with your feet together.
| Women's Body Size Guide | ||||
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| Size to Order | S | M | L | XL |
| Bust (cm) | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 |
| Waist (cm) | 68 | 73 | 78 | 83 |
| Hip (cm) | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 |
| Size to order | S | M | L | XL |
| Bust (inches) | 35 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 40.5 |
| Waist (inches) | 26.7 | 28.7 | 30.7 | 32.7 |
| Hip (inches) | 38.2 | 40.1 | 42.1 | 44 |
Simple and elegant Possum Merino sweater made in New Zealand by our most renowned sustainable fashion brand, Untouched World™
Meet the Essence Sweater, your new best friend and go-to when you need something light on weight, and packing plenty of style. The simplicity of the Essence with its simple boatneck and feminine curved hem make this sweater a keeper you'll wear on repeat.
See 'More Information' tab above for length and width measurements.
Knitted and hand finished in New Zealand. 40% Possum fur, 50% Merino and 10% Silk.
About Possum Merino
Once you’ve tried it nothing else will feel as warm and soft. Possum Merino is a wonderful blend of possum fur and superfine New Zealand Merino wool with a texture similar to cashmere - luxuriously soft, incredibly lightweight, exceptionally warm and easy to wear. It won’t pill, it won’t wrinkle, it’s anti-static and is an innovative and practical market solution to an environmental challenge facing New Zealand.
The Brushtail Possum fibre has two rare qualities
No scales so the fibre itself resists pilling as there is no friction. Possum Merino garments stay looking new for ages. The more possum fibre in the blend the more the garments resist pilling!
A hollow structure so the fibre has a very high warmth to weight ratio, air is trapped both within the fibre and in the fabric when blended with high crimp, fine Merino (just like insulation) so that is why Possum Merino garments are so warm yet not bulky. For its weight, Merino wool blended with Brushtail Possum fibre is twice as warm as any other wool blend in the world!
Garment Care
Cool gentle hand wash using mild wool detergent. Squeeze, do not rub. Rinse well in cold water. Normal spin. Do not tumble dry. Do not bleach. Cool iron. Dry cleanable. Recycle or upcycle at end of life.
About Untouched World
The Untouched World™ ethos is simple - create beautiful, easy wear, easy care pieces you will enjoy for years to come. Pieces that not only make you feel good inside and out, but are also easy on the earth. Quality and sustainability are non-negotiable.
Untouched World™ is the first and only lifestyle fashion company in the world to be recognised by the United Nations for sustainability.
Untouched World™ looks at every aspect of business with sustainability in mind. That means considering the total life impact of what is produced, from the sustainably grown fibres used, to the GOTS certified organic dyes and water based prints, right through to how their team disposes of banana skins after lunch! They look at the total product life cycle and work hard to minimise water use and maximise recycling and waste recovery.
A percentage of every Untouched World™ purchase goes directly to the Untouched World™ Foundation (UWF). Set up in 2000, the Foundation delivers ground-breaking programmes for students across New Zealand focused on leadership toward a sustainable future. Engaging and inspiring, the programmes awaken the students’ awareness of how their actions affect the environment. They come away enriched with new knowledge and a renewed value system that they can then share within their community. Untouched World™ is proud to play a role in shaping young leaders who will go on to have a global impact.
Untouched World™ believes that every one person can make a difference... and you don’t need to give up style and luxury to do it!
| Garment Measurements | Body length (from shoulder to front hem): S - 65cm / 25.6 inches Back hem is 7cm / 2.75 inches longer.
Chest (measured flat, so double for circumference): S - 53cm / 20.9 inches |
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