New Zealand Possum fur is an incredibly soft, warm, lightweight and luxurious natural product with the quality, look and feel of mink and other fine furs. Possum is the best fur to use for interior decor because the leather is strong and the fur is durable. The fur is about 2-4cm (1-1 ½ inches) deep with excellent thermal properties. Each hair strand has a hallow core that traps and holds warmth and a smooth hair shaft so it feels silky and soft to touch. In fact possum is the third warmest fur in the world after Polar Bear and the Arctic Fox, and it claims to be 14% lighter and 8% warmer than wool.