McDonald

McDonald New Zealand, Our Story...

McDonald New Zealand manufacture the finest quality Possum Merino knitwear and pure wool accessories.

The natural fibres of possum merino garments trap air and warmth inside the fibre to keep you warm, no matter what the weather.

McDonald New Zealand garments have a strong focus on quality, construction and style. Many garments are trimmed with pure New Zealand lambskin leather, a perfect choice for gentle comfort, yet strong for good looks and durability. You can be absolutely assured that whenever you purchase a McDonald garment you have made a natural choice that is proudly New Zealand made; manufactured from quality materials to the highest quality standards.

Our range includes hats, pashminas, wraps, scarves, gloves, socks, jerseys, jackets, sweaters, vests, capes and cardigans – all exhibiting the same standard of excellence that has characterized McDonald Textiles through three generations of our family-owned company.

Possum Merino and New Zealand lambs wool garments have gained a deserved reputation as the ultimate in comfort, style and most importantly, keeping you and your family warm. McDonald Textiles are proud to bring you the latest in this field of quality knitwear.

Where fashion meets the environment...

New Zealand’s unique native forest is under attack. Throughout the country 80 million Possums destroy 22,000 tonnes of our indigenous flora every night. With no natural predators, this introduced pest is striking at the very best of our landscape. Competing with native birdlife for food and habitat,the Possum feeds on native trees such as rata, totara and kowhai while posing a significant threat to New Zealand’s distinctive national icon – the Kiwi. This ecological crisis originates from the 19th Century when Possums were introduced to New Zealand to establish a fur trade. Today, the industry is environmentally focused and plays a vital part in controlling Possum numbers. Possum Merino is an environmentally conscious choice – wearing a McDonald garment allows you to contribute towards a sustainable future for New Zealand’s flora and fauna.