The Best Qiviut Clothing & Blankets
Qiviut (pronounced “kiv-ee-ute”) is the name for the downy hair of the musk ox. It is the warmest fiber in the world — about eight times as warm as sheep’s wool.
Qiviut (pronounced “kiv-ee-ute”) is the name for the downy hair of the musk ox. It is the warmest fiber in the world — about eight times as warm as sheep’s wool.
Yak wool is an optimal material for making throw blankets. Yak down is very warm and soft. It generally doesn’t pill as much as cashmere. However, it’s rare to find a blanket made with 100% yak wool.
8000Kicks are remarkable sneakers. The exterior and insoles of the sneakers are 100% hemp. The outsoles of the sneakers are made with a superlight algae bloom.
This NatureDry LOFT Puffy Jacket is made with 100% merino wool. It is the first all-weather, plastic-free insulated puffy jacket.
Stewart Of Scotland produces very fine cashmere clothing – including cashmere track pants.
This is a “No. 258 Standard Issue Toiletry Bag” by BillyKirk.
Made in Los Angeles, the Bradley Sneaker has a aniline leather upper with a suede heel accent and flat waxed cotton lace.
This Dopp Kit is made in the USA by Winter Session.
This WOAD Blue Cotton Gabardine is dyed with natural blue woad.
This Bread Knife by Mazama is precisely crafted using a three layer construction that features a razor-sharp cutting edge layered between a flexible stainless steel surface to ensure a lifetime of performance.
The Voyager Daypack is made in the USA by Tanner Goods.
The Melton Wool Ball Cap: a six-panel cap made in New York of 100% Melton wool cloth with leather strap and brass tone hardware.
Titanium has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. It is approximately 40% stronger and 40% lighter than stainless steel. This makes titanium an ideal material for constructing ultralight backpacking gear.
These are the most durable ultralight tools I have found. They all fit on a keychain:
Here are some innovative products that replace plastic with natural materials: