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SHOKAY's Himalayan long cardigan is a knitted cardigan made by interweaving wool with yak hair. SHOKAY is a dependable partner from autumn, with its springy texture and dense knit fabric that keeps you warm even in winter, with a relaxed style with the front open and a neat style with a belt tightened. Himalayan long cardigan.

The cardigan has an elegant design that is relaxed and comfortable, but not too loose, and can be worn indoors as well as when going out. This long cardigan is perfect for those who don't need a lot of cold weather clothing when traveling by car in the recent winter when warm winters and functional innerwear and light outerwear are available. In addition, there is room around the arms, so it is safe for those who wear it inside.

With warm, yak hair

The "yak" used in the Himalaya long cardigan is a cow that lives in harsh environments at altitudes of 3000m or more. Yak hair is generally not well known, but its soft hair is called "down" and is a very high-class fiber, comparable to cashmere. This is because one yak yields only 100g. It is said that the higher the altitude, the higher the quality of yak hair that can be obtained.

Such a yak has six characteristics.

1. Heat retention: Heat retention is 10-15% higher than merino wool.
2. Antibacterial: Yak hair absorbs sweat and evaporates it outside, so it is said that it is difficult to smell, so it can prevent odors even in situations where it is difficult to wash.
3. Breathability: Yak hair absorbs moisture from the body and releases it to the outside environment, so there is no sweaty or damp feeling when wearing chemical fibers.
4. Softness: Yak down is about 14 to 20 microns thick, which comes from the long, curly hair of the yak, and feels great against the skin.
5. Durability: This fiber is more durable than wool.
6. Resistance to static electricity: It is said that the hair is more resistant to static electricity than wool and cashmere.

Thoughts for creators and users

SHOKAY is a fashion brand born for humanitarian aid and poverty alleviation. A domesticated yak that lives in remote areas of the Himalayas. Yak has long been valued as a source of livelihood for the Tibetan people. By purchasing the wool directly, we support the stable employment and livelihood of the Tibetan people. To protect the environment and protect the Himalayan native animal, the yak is sheared only once a year.

SHOKAY's clothing with rich texture and deep flavor is the result of the passion of the creators and the irreplaceable beauty of nature.