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Sustainable natural fibres have always been at the heart of Kapeka, well before their wider benefits became globally appreciated. Possums harvested for the fibre blend...

Kapeka is proud of its Fernmark certification. An endorsement by the New Zealand Government, a mark of trust that communicates a product's country of origin and connection...

We have been crafting New Zealand made luxury knitwear for over 22 years. Founded by Peter Hanson, when opportunity was seen to bring together the...

Kapeka Knitwear is your go-to for luxurious, New Zealand-made knitwear that blends timeless style with premium natural fibers like merino, possum, and alpaca. But where...

Since the beginning, Kapeka has always prioritised natural, sustainable fibres locally made here in New Zealand to reduce our own carbon emission. From sourcing the...

Kapeka is a proud sponsor of the New Zealand Ski Team and International Ski Racing Academy. We are particularly proud of Alice Robinson, recent winner of...

At Kapeka, we make use of possums caught in the wild through the pest control process to develop our fibres Merinosilk & Mahana Cashmere. In...

The common brushtail possum, was first introduced to New Zealand from Australia in 1837 to establish a fur trade. The possum has a thick, bushy tail,...

Cervelt™ is an extremely rare natural down fibre from the New Zealand Red Deer. Its amazing thermal and moisture wicking properties were unknown until the...