Next generation technical knitted insulation. Balaclava featuring a hi-tech knit construction providing exceptional breathability and comfort.

The Lykan Balaclava introduces a next-generation insulation garment crafted from drawn textured yarn to elevate comfort, performance, and sustainability. Seamlessly knitted in one piece with near-zero waste, it features three distinct functional zones—an open mesh face for breathability, a supportive neck rib, and medium-density head coverage. The ultralight, recyclable polyester material provides exceptional warmth-to-weight and ventilation ratios under a helmet, making it ideal for cold-weather activities like skiing and winter commuting while supporting a fully circular lifecycle. When eventually worn out, the garment can be returned to Houdini so the raw materials can be reused and environmental impact is reduced.

features & facts

• Fit: Fitted
• One-piece seamless knit
• Ultralight, stretchy comfort
• Exceptional breathability
• Super soft next-to-skin comfort
• Moisture wicking
• Quick drying
• Recycled and recyclable materials
• Zero waste design
• Weight: 70 g
• Yarn produced in Japan
• Garment made in China

Recyclable:
Raw materials designed to be processed into new products rather than becoming waste, supporting the company's 2030 goal to eliminate the extraction of new earth-crust resources. Customers are encouraged to return worn garments to store recycling units.

Recycled:
Garments containing at least 50% recycled fibers (sourced from old clothes or PET bottles like recycled polyester). This practice transforms waste into raw material instead of crude oil, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and water consumption compared to virgin materials.

material

A unique yarn combining high insulation properties with light weight. The yarn has exeptional wicking properties and the softness of the yarn gives high comfort next to skin

• Yarn origin: Japan
• 100% recycled polyester
• 60d/72f + 75d/30f
• Waveron and delta Ecopure core yarn
• The waveron technique provides a unique yarn structure for high warmth to weight ratio
• The cross-sectional shape absorbs water and grooves on the fiber surface speed up diffusion
• Soft and flexible texture
• Recycable

care instructions

Synthetic materials

When washing clothes made of synthetic fabrics, the use of a washing bag becomes even more important: It prevents microplastics from entering into rivers and oceans.

• Air clothes instead of washing to save water, energy and to make the garments last longer.
• Use a washing bag to protect your garments and to prevent fibers from leaking. When cleaning the bag and filter in the machine, make sure to wipe it clean and throw the lint in your trash can. Never rinse it in water since we don’t want the fibers to end up in lakes or oceans.
• Machine wash, max 40 °C/104 °F.
• Use mild environmentally certified detergents and make sure to use the right dose.
• Avoid fabric softener. Besides being harmful for our environment, they have a negative impact on the garment performance, mainly moisture transportation and breathability.
• Tumble dry on low heat.
• Iron on low heat.