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"The expats introducing the world to yak wool"

The Telegraph; Oct 26, 2011

 "China-based expat Julian Wilson tells the story of how a trip to the Tibetan plateau inspired a clothing company with a difference."

"From financial communications to yak wool start-up."

Escape the City; Oct 2011

 "Julian Wilson escaped financial communications to set up a yak wool social enterprise. "

"Interview with Khunu Co-Founder, Aaron Pattillo"

Plum TV - Aspen; Feb 22, 2011

"Yak Wool from the Himalayas"

North Goes South; Feb 8, 2011

Contemporary artists and thinkers with a natural world agenda.

"Hidden Value"

Twist Magazine (UK); Jan-Feb, 2011 issue, p34-35

 "The chance discovery of the outstanding benefits of the yak’s soft wool fibre have led
to the birth of a new company . . . "

"The Gear Junkie: Yak Wool Sweater"

Outside Magazine-Online; January 18, 2011

"In the cold and snow this winter, the [Khunu] yak on my back has been just the trick."

"A Tried and True Green Product Review"

Alternative Consumer; January 10, 2010

"The ribbed knit, cowl neck pullover Alexandra has a great cut and edgy details."

"Yakkity Yak (Goes on your back)"

Thrillist - Denver; December 21, 2010

"The lodge-or-city-ready, three-piece collection consists of . . ."


"Yak Wool: the conscious cashmere?"

Sundance Channel Blog; December 13, 2010

"Sounds like a genuine “win-win” arrangement, and their products are gorgeous."

"Wonder Wool"

Gateline; Autumn, 2010

"Softer than merino and super toasty to boot ..."

"Fashionably Yak.  Beast's hair creates unlikely sportswear"

Global Times; June 2nd, 2010

" ... a company formed with the ambitious intention of popularizing yak-hair adventure garments made from the hardy beast's wool."

"Combing for a Future in the Himalayas"

Green Go Post; May 4th, 2010

"The company is a winner on many levels"

"Garments From Yak Wool Offer Himalayan Hope"

Triple Pundit;April 16th, 2010

"It’s not often that clothing manufacturing can achieve a social purpose"

"Glenwood Spring man spins clothing with a social conscience"

Aspen Times; March 4th, 2010

Cover of Week in China

"Clothing with a Social Conscience"

Glenwood Springs Post Independent; March 3rd, 2010

"It's great to be from a place where people are engaged in outdoor activities and have some of the same social values."