Possums are an artificially-induced predator in New Zealand’s ecosystem, and kill such unique native species as the kiwi. Therefore, “the sale of possum products is advocated by all New Zealand environmental groups including GreenPeace, Royal Forest and Bird Society, and Ecologic Foundation,” says www.nzherald.co.nz. So you needn’t feel badly at all about wearing this fur. On the contrary, you’re recycling predator pelts. One of its best uses is in Possum Sock, and to make a gorgeous pair or ribbed crew socks like these: very basic, not hard, just deriving its luxury from simplicity and fine materials.