Himalayan Skye is made of our renown Ugandan cotton designed in a beautiful graduating medley in light baby blue shades slowly melting into deep ocean blue. The weft is a light grey yak wool and the pattern is our amazing crackle weave pattern with areas of short and long flotations giving the wrap a perfect mix of softness and stretch. The wrap feels light to medium in hand and very soft. It has a bit more grip than glide and is perfect for new born babies and strong enough to be used into toodlerhood and beyond.
Yak wool is an exclusive wool which has been used by nomads in the Trans-Himalayan region for over a thousand years. Yak wool is considered a completely sustainable wool because yaks are raised in nature in the highlands around the himalayan region, and does not require intense grazing. The wool is collected in a non-invasive manner as it simply comes off by itself in large piles and the wool can be processed without using harsh chemicals. Yak is very breathable and it regulates the body temperature the same way as sheep’s wool. This means that the wrap can be used both summer and winter. Furthermore, unlike most wool, the yak’s coat does not contain lanolin and is therefore relatively unlikely to cause itch or other allergic reactions. Please note that the wool is very soft and fine and can become a bit fluffy with use. This is completely normal with natural materials and makes them even more soft.
Wrap details:
Fiber: 50% cotton (certified by Cotton made in Africa) and 50% Yak wool
Color warp: Medley in light baby blue shades slowly melting into deep ocean blue
Color weft: Light grey yak wool
Pattern: Crackle weave
Width: Approx. 70cm
Weight: Medium
Break-in: none
Middle marker: Sustainably sourced cork
Tail: Long elegant fringes
