Warmer. Yak survive in some of the coldest climates on the planet because Mother Nature has given them a remarkably warm wool coat.  We were curious just how warm.  So we comissioned two separate labs to compare the thermal properties of yak and merino wool.  The results proved yak wool to be 10-15% warmer than merino wool. That's a pretty big difference when you're looking to stay warm.  And it makes sense when you consider the environment in which a yak needs to survive compared to that of a sheep.

No odor. Like most wools, yak wool is naturally odor resistant. While sweat itself has no odor, if it remains on the skin for extended periods of time bacteria develop and create unpleasant body odors. Yak wool reduces the chance for odors to generate because it is better at absorbing sweat and evaporating it into the air. So for long trips on the road that are short on laundry facilities, you (and especially your companions) will be glad that you left the pungent fleece back home.

Breathable. In order for a garment to be able to "breathe" it must be able to absorb moisture and release it. Yak wool, like merino wool, has a remarkable capacity to absorb moisture from your body and release it into the environment. That's why it's important to be insulated in breathable fibers that help the body regulate temperature and leave you more comfortable over the long haul.

Soft. Most people are surprised to discover just how soft Khunu yak wool is. The uninitiated will often confuse its luxurious hand feel with cashmere. That's because hidden amongst the long strands of coarse fiber are the ultrafine and soft down fibers that help yaks survive so well during the winter months. It is these warm and luxuriously soft fibers that go directly into Khunu yak wool garments.