Manstead 100% Yak Chunky Knit Sweater / L

Mansted (from Denmark) 100% yak wool chunky knit sweater. warm & cozy. size L. but runs more like a M. ptp=21. length from shoulder=23". As the highest dwelling mammals in the world, yak live through a big range of temperatures, and over time they developed hollow fibers in addition to crimps. The combination creates dynamic air pockets that regulate temperature, insulating yak in extreme colds and cooling them in extreme heat. Yak wool is very antimicrobial, as sweat is absorbed from the skin's surface it travels outwards where it evaporates. In the process, the yak fibers actively bind and isolate bacteria. The isolation of bacteria reduces odor to the point where unwashed khullu has 66% less odor intensity than plastic-based fibers and 28% less than cotton fabrics. Wool can absorb and retain up to 35% of its weight in moisture and still feel dry to the touch, which reduces sweat buildup and discourages bacterial growth. Yak fiber is particularly good at this transporting moisture away from the skin 17% faster than pure merino wool.