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Qiviuk is the inner down of the Canadian Arctic Muskox. It is a fiber of exceptional quality. Noticeably softer and lighter than cashmere, and 8 times warmer than wool. The Muskox is one of the Arctic most valuable resources.
The muskox is a prehistoric animal still alive today and thriving. Their survival through the last ice age was largely due to their remarkable coat. An outer layer, the guard hair sometimes as long as 24 inches, and the inner layer, shield them from minus 50 †C degrees temperature. Because of their shaggy coats, muskoxen appear to be massive animals; in fact, they rarely grow more than chest high on a human. In May, when arctic temperatur begins to rise, muskoxen shed their inner coats, and the tundra becomes littered the precious fleece.
With proper care and protection they have made a steady comeback both in numbers and in occupied range. The herds are monitored by the Canadian government, protected by the Inuvialuit Group of the Northwest Territories, and managed in a way that combines tradition and sustainability, ensuring their unthreatened existence.
In consideration of our commitment and experience in Qiviuk, the Inuvialuit organizations have selected us to exclusively acquire process, design and manufacture their precious Qiviuk fiber and deliver it to the world. Our expertise in other fibers such as Vicuña, Guanaco and our own Heavenly Alpaca and Golden Crown Suri were instrumental in the development of this alliance.
Her Majesty The Queen of England, her Majesty the Queen of Sweden, Mr & Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the R. Honorable Stephen Harper, Her Excellency Adrianne Clark, Francis Ford Copola, Vogues Anna Wintour and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.are among the many celebrities that have included one of our beautiful garments in their wardrobe.
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