Behind the Fibre

Stories of conservation, craft, and the fibres we wear

A Case for Soft Blue: Why Riviera brings a lighter tone to winter dressing, from knitwear and accessories to the home

August 01, 2026

A Case for Soft Blue: Why Riviera brings a lighter tone to winter dressing, from knitwear and accessories to the home

Explore how Riviera possum merino knitwear, accessories and throws bring a lighter tone to winter dressing.

A Slow Winter At Home: Natural fibres, winter rituals, and the habits that make a cold house easier to live in

July 09, 2026

A Slow Winter At Home: Natural fibres, winter rituals, and the habits that make a cold house easier to live in

Natural fibres, winter rituals, and the habits that make a cold house easier to live in

Winter Warmth Layers: Building an outfit from base to outer

June 15, 2026

Winter Warmth Layers: Building an outfit from base to outer

Three easy ways to layer possum merino knitwear for a warm New Zealand winter

How Possum Merino is Made: From Trap to Garment

June 01, 2026

How Possum Merino is Made: From Trap to Garment

Most people who own possum merino have never seen how it's made, from the bush to the mill.

How To Style A Poncho: Without it looking like a blanket

May 15, 2026

How To Style A Poncho: Without it looking like a blanket

How to wear a poncho with confidence — styling tips for pullover, open-front and cape styles

Beyond the kiwi: Four species you should know about

May 01, 2026

Beyond the kiwi: Four species you should know about

Four lesser-known species possums threaten in New Zealand — and the conservation work protecting them

Mother's Day gift guide: Natural fibre pieces they'll actually keep

April 08, 2026

Mother's Day gift guide: Natural fibre pieces they'll actually keep

Possum merino gifts for Mother's Day — wraps, scarves, cardigans and throws they'll actually keep

Is Possum Merino Ethical?: The Full Story

April 01, 2026

Is Possum Merino Ethical?: The Full Story

The ethics of possum merino — pest control, cashmere, synthetics, and what we don't gloss over

The Gift That Lasts: A Natural Fibre Guide for Every Occasion

March 07, 2026

The Gift That Lasts: A Natural Fibre Guide for Every Occasion

New Zealand-made gifts worth keeping, for every occasion that matters.