Not just designed here. Made here.
The Rangitata Merino Hoodie
New Zealand-made outdoor clothing, born from alpine hunting and made with purpose.
Our first release is the Rangitata Merino Hoodie, made in Christchurch in men's and women's sizes.
At a time when more and more outdoor clothing is made offshore, we're offering something different. Proper outdoor clothing, made here in New Zealand.
The Rangitata comes in two colourways: beech green and tussock, and a hand-dyed greywacke and black. Both are made from natural merino, with colours inspired by the landscapes around us.
First production run now open. Orders close 30 November 2026.
The Launch - The Rangitata Hoodie
The merino hoodie handcrafted for backcountry adventure.
We are starting with a hoodie because it is the layer that we live in.
A practical hood for protection from the wind and sun, reduced bulk to stop you getting snagged on the ascent, and a cut that lets you glass without fighting the garment.
Doubled-over sleeve and body cuffs add durability where it matters, with no scratchy internal tags you'll experience a high level of comfort and adaptability.
We're excited to bring you merino gear shaped by years behind the machines and time in the hills.
First Production Run
The Rangitata Merino Hoodie
Two colourways, men’s and women’s styles, made to order in Christchurch.
MEN’S MERINO
Beech Green / Tussock
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MEN’S MERINO
Greywacke / Black Dye
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WOMEN’S MERINO
Beech Green / Tussock
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WOMEN’S MERINO
Greywacke / Black / Shibori Dye
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FEW AND FAR BETWEEN
We're not offshoring the hard part.
A brand that actually makes its clothing here is rare now. A lot of outdoor clothing talks loudly about merino, performance, and New Zealand design, then goes quiet on where the garments are actually made. Wild Balance is taking a different path.
We have spent years designing, cutting, sewing, and refining garments. We have also spent years hunting, hiking, camping, and learning what clothing needs to do in our turbulent southern weather.
Wild Balance is where those two worlds meet.
Before Wild Balance, in pre-earthquake Christchurch we ran Morphic, a cutting-edge clothing business exporting merino hoodies around the world.
Now, with new patterns refined and a sewing studio rebuilt, we are ready to make something worth backing. Handmade merino hoodies for mountain missions, made one at a time in Christchurch.
THE LAUNCH
The Rangitata is ready.
Our first production run is now open. Men's and women's fits, two colourways, made in Christchurch from natural merino.
Orders close 30 November 2026.
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