BLACK YAK
Active Insulation Shorts
Winter 2017.18

Published by Mountainblog on 12/23/2016.

BLACK YAK<br />Active Insulation Shorts <br />Winter 2017.18

SIBU LINE WOMEN | PNW7502

The BLACKYAK Active Insulation Shorts is a new product in the womens collection line up. Very simple in its design this product fits perfectly the purpose of keeping the wearer warm in a comfortable and stylish way. Easy to slip on over any pant, this short will keep out the cold and keep you warm when the temperature drops. Based on a running short this garment has been developed to move together with you when and how you want to move. Built using a combination of lightweight ripstop, stretch CORDURA® and expandable mesh and filled with goose down. Subtile branding and simplistic design make this item extremely versatile whilst remaining good looking and functional with a very low packing volume.

SIZES: 34 – 42 | XS – XL

PADDING:
Traceable Goose Down 90:10
750 Cuin
RDS

FEATURES:
Front zipper with press-stud
Side leg mesh construction (freedom of movement)
Stretch crotch construction
Low packing volume

FABRIC:
Lightweight CORDURA® Ripstop
CORDURA® 4-Way Stretch

Powerful and majestic, the Yak moves continuously up the mountain. Fully loaded with expedition material, these animals are used to strain and hard work. Their robust form has enabled them to survive the ice age, continuing under the most arduous conditions. They live in the Himalayan Mountains. Yak’s also benefit people in many ways. They give wool, milk, and meat. They are perfect for riding or transporting large and heavy loads. It is effectively the Sherpa of Sherpa’s. The best friend of the mountain climber. For these reasons, BlackYak has chosen the Yak as a namesake and company logo. It symbolizes the connection with the mountain climbers, the Yaks, the mountains, nature. BlackYak was founded in 1973 in Seoul / South Korea. The company aim was to make the climbing process easier for mountaineers by providing them with the best possible clothing and product. In short, BlackYak seeks to be just as valuable a companion to mountaineers as the Yaks. The development work of BlackYak benefit ambitious mountaineers, ski tourers and hikers. They all value the functional clothing of BlackYak, which offers them protection against cold, wet and wind. South Korea is the second largest outdoor market in the world. As domestic market leader BlackYak’s growth continues. BlackYak will celebrate ist market launch in Europe with a technical and functional collection with a strong focus on European style and body fit. Based in the centre of Munich, BlackYak has established it’s new European headquarters. An in-house European team with extensive global experience in the development and production of high end outdoor clothing takes care of the development of the collection, and a successful launch on the European outdoor market..