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Two pairs of grey 80% Yak Cashmere Purist socks worn side by side

Is Yak Wool Itchy? Here's What It Actually Feel...

Yak wool sounds like it should be rough. It isn't — but only the right part of the fleece. Here's what yak down actually feels like.

Is Yak Wool Itchy? Here's What It Actually Feel...

Yak wool sounds like it should be rough. It isn't — but only the right part of the fleece. Here's what yak down actually feels like.

Light grey baby alpaca crew socks worn on bare legs, front view

How to Wash Alpaca Socks Without Ruining Them

Wash alpaca socks the right way and they last years. Wash them wrong once and they shrink for good. Here's the two-minute version.

How to Wash Alpaca Socks Without Ruining Them

Wash alpaca socks the right way and they last years. Wash them wrong once and they shrink for good. Here's the two-minute version.

A Good Product Solves a Problem; Great Products...

Jack Flynn Jan 12 min read Happyyak.com When John and his brother founded Happy Yak, they had a straightforward goal: make socks that were better—softer, warmer, and more comfortable than...

A Good Product Solves a Problem; Great Products...

Jack Flynn Jan 12 min read Happyyak.com When John and his brother founded Happy Yak, they had a straightforward goal: make socks that were better—softer, warmer, and more comfortable than...

"Why is yak wool so expensive?" and other commo...

A lot of people ask me the question "Why is Yak wool so expensive?" along with some other questions. Hopefully, this post helps: "Why is yak wool so expensive?" Answer:...

"Why is yak wool so expensive?" and other commo...

A lot of people ask me the question "Why is Yak wool so expensive?" along with some other questions. Hopefully, this post helps: "Why is yak wool so expensive?" Answer:...

Rambling on the joys of surfing

While the allure of hiking in the Pacific Northwest's majestic mountains is undeniable, there exists another realm that speaks to our souls on a different frequency—the captivating world of surfing....

Rambling on the joys of surfing

While the allure of hiking in the Pacific Northwest's majestic mountains is undeniable, there exists another realm that speaks to our souls on a different frequency—the captivating world of surfing....