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L'Envers - Sustainable Cardigans and Sweaters in Yak yarn

Yak Pieces

Yak wool is a naturally warm and beautifully soft fiber, appreciated for its insulating qualities and rich, comforting feel. We use it to create thoughtful knits designed to keep you warm while remaining comfortable to wear. Pieces to reach for year after year.


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SILKE Cardigan in Yak Wool - BrownSILKE Cardigan in Yak Wool - Brown
GEORGE High-Neck Jacket in Yak-Merino Wool - BrownGEORGE High-Neck Jacket in Yak-Merino Wool - Brown
GEORGE High-Neck Jacket in Yak-Merino Wool - Rust RedGEORGE High-Neck Jacket in Yak-Merino Wool - Rust Red
CAMILLE Long Scarf in Yak Wool - Brown - 100% sustainable knitwear - L'enversCAMILLE Long Scarf in Yak Wool - Brown
HORTENSE Bandana in Yak-Merino Wool - Brown CAROLINA Scarf - 100% Cruelty Free Merino Wool - Scarf in brown yak - L'Envers
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Our Sustainable Slow Fashion Process

OUR MATERIALS

Aligned with our ethics and values, we choose environmentally friendly and humane fibers: non-mulesed wool and organic cotton. Our high-quality materials are carefully sourced from mills in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, allowing us to control manufacturing conditions. This ensures non-toxic materials that are safe for your health and the environment, while also ensuring the well-being of animals and the planet.

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ARTISAN MADE

Behind our garments are skilled artisans and yarn manufacturers. Each piece tells their story. We launched L'Envers to create an ethical, sustainable brand that celebrates them. From pattern sketching to dyeing, everything is exclusively designed for L'Envers with carefully selected yarns. We've built strong relationships with local workshops, ensuring good working conditions, minimal impact, and lasting quality.

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ABOUT US

Since 2015, L’Envers has aimed to design fewer, better-made pieces. We believe quality is an investment in the future and that clothing should be created mindfully for slow consumption. Our planet deserves less waste and pollution, which is why we offer seasonless pieces. Free from seasonal trends, our timeless editions are designed to stand the test of time and outlive fast fads.

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Why Choose our Yak Clothing ?

Yak wool is one of the most exceptional natural fibers in luxury knitwear. It comes from yaks raised in Tibet, where harsh climates naturally produce a dense, insulating fleece.

When choosing yak clothing, start with fiber composition. Our yak wool blended with French merino wool offer an ideal balance of softness, structure, and durability. These blends enhance comfort while preserving yak’s natural insulating properties.

Craftsmanship is also essential. Look for well-constructed pieces with careful finishing, stable seams, and dense yet soft knits that maintain their shape over time. Silhouette and color complete the selection, with structured cardigans and deep natural tones enhancing the richness of the fiber.

Choosing yak knitwear means investing in timeless pieces rooted in nature, crafted with care, and designed to last.

The Different Types of Yak Cardigans and Knitwear

Yak wool knitwear blends natural warmth with understated elegance, offering versatile pieces designed for long-lasting wear.

Structured yak cardigans are essential wardrobe staples. With tailored silhouettes and clean lines, they can be worn as both a cardigan and a lightweight jacket. Their natural density provides warmth without bulk, making them ideal for transitional weather and everyday wear.

High-neck yak knits are designed for colder days, offering enhanced insulation while maintaining a sleek, elegant silhouette. The elevated neckline adds both function and refinement, making these pieces perfect for winter layering or standalone styling.

Classic yak sweaters and cardigans focus on timeless simplicity. Their soft texture and minimal design make them easy to integrate into any wardrobe, pairing effortlessly with denim, skirts, or tailored trousers.

Yak-merino blends combine the structure and warmth of yak wool with the elasticity and softness of merino, resulting in durable, comfortable, and highly wearable knitwear.

From structured jackets to soft everyday cardigans, yak knitwear reflects a commitment to natural luxury, responsible sourcing, and enduring design, pieces created to be worn, loved, and passed on.

Yak wool compared to other natural fibers

To better understand yak wool, it helps to compare it with other natural fibers. 

  • Merino wool is smoother and more elastic, known for its versatility and everyday comfort. 
  • Mohair knitwear is lighter and more airy, with a distinctive fluffy texture that creates a luminous, elegant finish. 
  • Alpaca wool is particularly soft and slightly silkier, offering excellent warmth with a smooth, draping feel. 
  • Cotton knitwear, on the other hand, is breathable and lightweight but less insulating, making it better suited for warmer seasons or lighter layering.

Yak wool sits in between these fibers: warmer and more protective than merino or cotton, yet more structured and grounded than mohair or alpaca.

This makes it especially well suited for cold-weather knitwear that still feels refined and wearable.

Your Questions on Our Yak Knitwear Answered

Yak wool is naturally renewable, biodegradable, and sourced from herders in high-altitude regions with minimal environmental impact.

Yes, yak wool is incredibly insulating, up to 30% warmer than merino making it perfect for cold winters.

Absolutely. Yak fibers are fine and soft, providing comfort comparable to cashmere.

Handwash in cold water with gentle detergent and lay flat to dry. Avoid machine washing to protect the fibers.

Yes, despite its warmth, yak wool is breathable, making it suitable for layering in various seasons.

Our yak jackets are not 100% yak. We blend this rare fiber with French merino wool, in an even 50/50 mix, to create a yarn that stays soft, warm, and comfortable to wear.

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