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Yak herd on highland plateau with prayer flags in the distance

5 Reasons Yak Wool Outperforms Merino and Cashmere

November 01, 2025

Yak wool has been called "the new cashmere," but that comparison actually undersells it. Cashmere is soft and luxurious, yes -- but it pills quickly, wears out fast, and comes from an industry that has caused widespread environmental damage across...

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Do Wool Socks Itch? The Science of Why Modern Wool Is Soft

Merino sheep on rolling green hills at sunset

Merino Wool Alternatives: Fibers That Outperform the Gold Standard

American bison herd grazing on prairie at golden hour

5 Reasons Bison Wool Is Better Than Merino (Backed by Data)

October 24, 2022

There are roughly 10,000 pounds of bison fiber processed each year in the United States. Compare that to the 2.1 billion pounds of sheep wool...