Sizing Guide

Possum merino knitwear from New Zealand is not sized like fast fashion. Each brand follows its own sizing system, and getting the right fit first time matters — we don't offer free returns because shipping garments back and forth creates unnecessary carbon emissions. Use these size guides to find your best fit across our brands.

Getting It Right First Time

The size charts on this page show body measurements — the dimensions you measure on yourself, not the garment. Many of our product pages also include garment measurements, so you can compare them to a favourite item in your wardrobe for an even more accurate fit.

Not sure which size to choose? Contact us — we're happy to help you find the perfect fit.

How to Measure

Use a flexible tape measure and take measurements over light clothing for the most accurate results.

Chest/Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape level under your arms and across your shoulder blades.

Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose. Your natural waist is the narrowest part of your torso, typically just above your belly button.

Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape level.

Tip: If you're between sizes, consider sizing up for a relaxed fit or down for a closer fit. Check individual product pages for specific garment measurements where available.

Size Charts by Brand

Click on a brand below to view their size chart.

For a detailed comparison of how our brands size differently, see our guide: How Our Brands Size: Koru, Brushtail, Trilogy, McDonald, Royal Merino & Woolline.

Koru, Brushtail by Koru & Trilogy

Koru, Brushtail by Koru, and Trilogy use the same sizing.

Women's Size Guide

Size XS/8 S/10 M/12 L/14 XL/16 XXL/18
Bust 82-85cm32-33" 86-89cm34-35" 90-93cm35-37" 94-97cm37-38" 98-101cm39-40" 102-105cm40-41"
Waist 65-69cm26-27" 70-73cm28-29" 74-77cm29-30" 78-81cm31-32" 82-85cm32-33" 86-90cm34-35"
Hips 92-95cm36-37" 96-98cm38-39" 99-101cm39-40" 102-104cm40-41" 105-108cm41-43" 109-112cm43-44"

Men's Size Guide

Size S M L XL XXL 3XL
Chest 92cm36" 97cm38" 102cm40" 107cm42" 112cm44" 117cm46"
Waist 77cm30" 82cm32" 87cm34" 93cm37" 99cm39" 105cm41"
McDonald

McDonald provides international size conversions rather than body measurements. Use these charts to find your equivalent size.

Women's Size Guide

Region XS S M L XL 2XL
AU/NZ/UK 8 10 12 14 16 18
USA 4 6 8 10 12 14
Italy 40 42 44 46 48 50
FR/EU 36 38 40 42 44 46
Japan 7 9 11 13 15 17

Men's Size Guide

Region XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL
AU/NZ 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Italy 44 46 48 50 52 54 56
USA 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
FR/EU 86 91 96 101 106 111 116
UK 36 38 40 42 44 46 48
Royal Merino

Royal Merino provide a women's size chart only.

Women's Size Conversions

Region XS S M L XL 2XL
AU/NZ/UK 8 10 12 14 16 18
USA 4 6 8 10 12 14

Women's Body Measurements

Measurement XS S M L XL 2XL
Bust 87cm34" 92cm36" 98cm39" 104cm41" 110cm43" 117cm46"
Waist 71cm28" 76cm30" 82cm32" 88cm35" 94cm37" 101cm40"
Hip 97cm38" 102cm40" 108cm43" 114cm45" 120cm47" 127cm50"
Woolline

Woolline's poncho, cape and vest come in M and L. Each product page lists the exact garment measurements for both sizes, so you can check them against a piece that already fits you well.

Need help finding your size? Get in touch – we're happy to help you find the perfect fit.

Common questions

How does possum merino sizing work?

Sizing varies by brand. Koru, Brushtail by Koru and Trilogy use body measurements (bust, chest) and run from XS through to XXL for women and S through 3XL for men. McDonald New Zealand uses international size conversions across AU/NZ, US, UK, EU, Italy, and Japan. Royal Merino is women's-only and sizes slightly more generously than Koru and Trilogy. Woolline's poncho, cape and vest come in M and L, with the exact garment measurements on each product page.

Do Koru and Trilogy use the same sizing?

Yes. Koru and Trilogy are made at the same workroom and use identical sizing. Women's runs from XS (82–85cm bust) to XXL (102–105cm bust). Men's runs from S (92cm chest) to 3XL (117cm chest). Your size in one brand translates directly to the other.

Does Royal Merino size differently from Koru?

Yes. Royal Merino sizes more generously than Koru and Trilogy. At XS, Royal Merino starts at 87cm bust compared to Koru's 82–85cm — roughly half a size larger at each point. If you are between sizes across brands, compare the garment measurements on the product page where they are listed.

How do I find my size in possum merino knitwear?

Measure your bust or chest with a flexible tape measure held parallel to the floor, over light clothing. Compare this measurement to the size chart for the relevant brand on the sizing page. Many product pages also include garment measurements so you can compare against something already in your wardrobe. Some new-season Koru, Brushtail by Koru and Trilogy styles currently show the brand's general size chart rather than garment measurements.