30% Yak Wool / 70% Superfine Merino Mid Layer
Warm mid layer with added insulation.
Now enhanced for even greater comfort. The men's Xenolith is an insulating technical mid layer inspired by traditional alpine guide sweaters and reimagined for the modern mountain adventurer.
Can be machine washed at 30°C. Do not use softener. Close any zips, wash with similar colours in a washing bag and dry on a line or rack.
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Best for: This high-performance fabric is designed for effortless versatility—perfect for casual wear while adapting seamlessly across seasons, altitudes, and every journey in between.
Liberty - Key Benefits:
Optimised versatility with an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio and breathable comfort for all conditions.
Durable construction for longevity.
Soft, natural feel for all-day comfort.
Lightweight and packable, ready for anything.
Hima-LayerLibertyfabric is a 230gsm interlock knit made with a fine yarn of 30% premium Tibetan yak wool and 70% superfine Australian certified mulesing-free merino wool.
Overall rating: 4.7846155 / 5 from 65 reviews.
The Men's Xenolith Yak Wool Sweater is highly praised for its excellent fit, top-notch quality, and warm insulating layer. Customers also appreciate its soft and smooth fabric, as well as the effective extra-long zipper for better venting.
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"Well, unfortunately, summer has come with these use. However, they sure are comfortable. I tried them on and I look forward to wearing them when the weather turns chilly again."
"Warm, excellent fit. I like the wrist covering capability on very cold days"
"Yak wool is like Spinal Tap's version of amps, it goes to 11 when others can only go to 10."
"The best most comfortable sweater you will ever wear in all weather conditions. Bought this sweater 10+ yrs ago and just replaced it with the exact same model. Still perfect."
"Beautifully made, soft and comfortable and very warm, I love it! The only complaint I can think of is the length - whilst I am quite tall, it only reaches the top of my butt (which is fine whilst I'm standing but will leave the lower section of my lower back exposed when I'm sitting or bending over. But only a slight problem and certainly wouldn't buy me from buying the garment again given how light but warm it is. Kora also added a very nice touch with a personal hand written note which also told me when my next garment would be arriving as I had ordered another Kora Yak/merino top. I thought that was very considerate."
"Totally agree with other reviews calling it the best sweater. I have three, plus one for my wife. It was essentially the only top I wore for three weeks in a cold, damp Ireland (is there any other kind?) in OCT/NOV 2023. Wore it over a merino wool t-shirt and under a Patagonia Torrentshell rain jacket in rain and/or high winds and was comfortable the entire time. It adapted readily to changes in temperature, weather and activity. Probably the ideal top for a range of conditions in cool weather travel. Pricey, but given you can replace several other tops with one, well worth the cost."
"Warm, breathable, attractive, and very comfortable…my second buy of this world-class quality layer"
"High quality garments. A bit spendy though."
"My third Kora product. Best sweater I've had. Ultra soft feel, light, very warm. I have the purple version and I get lots of great comments from ski instructor friends asking about it and the company."
"The Xenolith represents the pinnacle of both softness and warmth in a midlayer. The yak and merino combination creates a luxurious feel that will make pretty much anyone more huggable. Performance wise, it’s proven to be warm, breathable, and durable so far. I tend to wear it over a light or mid weight base layer, although it’s soft enough to be worn alone. The deep zip and mesh lining add to its technical chops, as does the Polartec Alpha. If there’s any quibble, it’s that the sleeves could be a tad shorter, but obviously that issue will vary depending on one’s height/arm length. I do wish Kora would make a hooded version and add a few brighter colors. As for the current Xenolith, they have a real winner that I highly recommend."
Unbeatable weight to warmth ratio.
Made from our exclusive Hima-Layer™ fabric that is super-soft next to the skin, providing yak wool’s exceptional Himalayan-born warmth with ultrafine merino wool adding resilience for improved durability.
Giving back to the Himalayan nomads.
A collective of more than 90 families in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, our friends live all year around at 4,500m.
We buy this wool at a set mid-market rate throughout the buying season in order to offer price certainty, and in addition we pay a 10% stipend.
35 day guarantee.
You can wear your kora pieces, and if you wish to return them for any reason you may do so for a refund*.
*excludes gift cards and sale items.
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