— reversible jackets woven from Tibetan yak wool
In Spring and early Summer in the Himalayas in Tibet, it is harvest time.
Tibetans are busy combing the coats of their yaks, domesticated oxen, gathering the precious down fiber or hair the yaks shed this time of year.
The finest hair is spun into wool and dyed using natural dyes, creating a rainbow of vibrant, vivid colors. The wool is then woven into fabric which will become a YAKET.
YAKETS have many wonderful qualities:
- Softer than cashmere
- Warmer than merino
- If you are allergic to wool a YAKET is for you. Yak wool is anti-allergenic.
- Feel the cold? Yak wool is thermo-regulating, keeping your body heat constant.
- YAKETS can be hand or machine washed, cold water, delicate setting.
- YAKETS are reversible!
- 100% cruelty free
- Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Yaket?
A Yaket is a reversible jacket woven from Tibetan yak wool. The fine down that yaks shed in spring and early summer is combed out by hand, spun into wool, coloured with natural dyes and woven into fabric. Yakets are made in the USA.
How does yak wool compare to cashmere and merino?
Yak wool is softer than cashmere and warmer than merino. It is also thermo-regulating, helping keep your body heat constant.
Can I wear a Yaket if I am allergic to wool?
Yes. Yak wool is anti-allergenic, so a Yaket is a good choice for people who are allergic to wool.
How do I wash a Yaket?
Yakets can be hand or machine washed in cold water on a delicate setting.
Are Yakets cruelty free?
Yes. Yakets are 100% cruelty free. The wool comes from down fibre combed from yaks during their natural seasonal shedding.
How can I buy a Yaket?
For retail or wholesale enquiries, email info@MyYaket.com.
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