HUNTSMAN & TENGRI LAUNCH RARE ‘ NOBLE ’ YAK FABRICS ON SAVILE ROW - Cut From A Different CLOTH -
HUNTSMAN & TENGRI LAUNCH RARE ‘ NOBLE ’ YAK FABRICS ON SAVILE ROW - Cut From A Different CLOTH -
Sartorial patrons of one of the world ’ s most esteemed tailors can add a unique new cloth to their tailored collections following an exclusive collaboration between Savile Row ’ s Huntsman and London-based noble yarn specialist , Tengri . From the steppes of Mongolia to The Row , a bespoke new cloth woven with the noble fibres of the Mongolian Khangai yak hails a new wave of exclusive natural luxury .
This extremely limited-edition cloth is woven from Tengri ’ s rare Khangai Noble Yarns ® – Mongolian yak fibres that are as soft as cashmere , warmer than merino wool , breathable and hypoallergenic . An ancient animal dating back 10,000 years , Khangai yak have hair with unique textures and colourings found only in species native to this region . The indigenous species not only graze on mineral-rich grasslands but exist in a distinctive ecosystem with micro-fluctuations in temperatures , causing the animal to produce fibres softer than those of any other yaks in Mongolia .
The journey of this exquisite fabric starts in the remote Khangai Mountains of western Mongolia , where its fibres are hand combed from the underbelly of indigenous yak just once a year by nomadic herders . The fibres are spun and woven in heritage mills of Yorkshire , where textile-manufacturing dates back to 1777 , before arriving at Huntsman ’ s Savile Row premises in London . This bastion of tailoring has suited a long list of inspired patrons , from Clark Gable to Winston Churchill , Katharine Hepburn to Alexander McQueen .
Launching in Tengri ’ s signature palettes , the exclusive fabrics will include unique natural colours only found in rare yaks of the Khangai Mountains . Unlike species found in China , Tibet and Nepal , the Khangai yaks produce rare natural tones , and the most precious of the new fabrics will introduce a rare ‘ silver ’ cloth . Additional colours will include natural tan and an exclusive brightened navy blue , processed by environmentally friendly dyes .
Each bespoke coat , made from 2.5 metres of Tengri cloth , will take the hand-combing of 50 Khangai yaks , and with only 100 grammes of fibres available from each yak just once a year , the new cloth is extremely limited in availability . Only 60 metres will be produced for Huntsman bespoke appointments , with each garment taking between 60-80 hours to craft by the prestigious establishment ’ s cutters and tailors .
Khangai Noble Yarns are naturally robust — resistant to water , moths , odours , pilling and fluff . The pure , untreated fabric is ideal for those with allergies . As well as being hypoallergenic , Tengri ’ s naturally thermal-regulating fabrics will work 5-10C harder than merino wool , yet are as soft as cashmere , light , breathable and strong .
The bespoke Tengri cloth for Huntsman will show a beautifully soft hopsack weave , and is suitable for all seasons , with a fabric weight of 400gsm .
Pierre Lagrange , Owner of Huntsman : “ At Huntsman , we have offered the ultimate in luxury tailoring for 167 years . We are dedicated to sourcing limited-edition luxury cloths , the very best available in the world at any time . To be working with Tengri and to discover this very unique fabric is truly special . The fibres of the Khangai yak , indigenous to this very specific region of Mongolia , transcend yak yarns and cloths currently available in the luxury market . With Tengri we are able to offer some very precious rare colours , and key for Huntsman , finding exquisite fabrics that stand up to the stresses and tests of time . A Huntsman garment should be able to endure for generations !”
Lagrange continues : “ We are also very proud to be offering a truly sustainable option to our clients , there are not many luxuries in the world you can buy that help people , wildlife , and natural habitats . We fully support and embrace Tengri ’ s philosophy – ‘ Noble Yarns , Noble Ways ’.”
With award-winning environmental credentials , Tengri champions the sustainable manufacturing of prestige noble yak fibres and remains the first and only technology specialist to refine noble Mongolian yarns in the UK . Mongolia ’ s indigenous Khangai yaks enable biodiversity to thrive more effectively than non-indigenous and domesticated animal species , such as cashmere goats . The goats , which are introduced and bred for their fibres , contribute significantly to land degradation and global environmental impact . Tengri , providing a fair share business model , works directly with 4,500 nomadic herder families , ensuring a fair share income whilst establishing herders ’ land rights and offering buyers a 100 % transparent supply chain .
Nancy Johnston , Founder of Tengri , comments : “ We are honoured to be working with one of the finest and longstanding tailors on Savile Row , an establishment which also happens to be the most innovative . It ’ s innovation that drives Tengri to push the boundaries of sustainable fashion and luxury goods , and our collaboration with Huntsman further realizes that luxury and sustainability do not have to be mutually exclusive . Huntsman patrons can feel confident in the knowledge that their bespoke garment made from Tengri fabrics takes a positive step to support the protection of wildlife , landscape , and a nomadic way of life that is currently threatened . The exclusive new cloth also celebrates our shared dedication to rich heritage , integrity , craftsmanship and style .”
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