Models show off the Yak On P smartwears each with the cardiogram attached which are to be soon put on the market by BlackYak, one of the most popular outdoor brands in Korea. The smartwear can count the heart beats in real time and can be worn for a long time and during sports games as the fabric of the smartwear can absorb sweats.(Photo:BLACK YAK)

BlackYak, one of the most popular outdoor brands in Korea, plans to introduce YAK On P, a smart device that can monitor a user’s heart rate in real time with electrocardiograms, the company announced recently.

YAK On P is not a smartwatch, but works through a special kind of fabric, Onsa, or special eun fibers that BlackYak developed.

The letter “P” stands for “pulse,” to show that the heart rate can be monitored very closely with electrocardiograms for the highest accuracy, the textile and fashion maker said. 

As the fabric is highly flexible and sticks to the skin of the user, it can be worn for an extended period of time while the user engages in sports activities. The user ought not worry about it slipping down due to sweat. The heart rate measurement taken through the On fibers is transmitted to the Yak On app through the Yak On Pulse, a Brutus transmitter. The Yak On P weighs only 24.7 grams, so it can be worn with a T shirt. It can be attached while the user engages in sports activities and taken off when washed or sent to the laundry. The user can monitor their pulse in real time or can pick the calisthenics activities and other GPS-based  athletic activities, as the Yak On P can confirm the calories spent during the athletics activities or sports games on an hourly, daily and monthly basis.

The Yak On app gets support from OS 4.3 and from June Apple’s iOS. Black Yak plans to introduce an app exclusively for a smartwatch in a tie-up with LG Electronics soon. The price of the Yak On P is set at 72,000 won while the Yak On Pulse sells for 158,000 won, with the price for the set going for 198,000 won per set.

BlackYak is acknowledged as a brand that manufactures top-notch quality mountain clothing and equipment in outdoor market by self-developed technology.

BlackYak has been recognized by professional mountaineers for making high-quality technical outdoor gear.

BlackYak aggressively invests in R&D to develop new technology and material as well as cooperates with global companies for licensing opportunities to provide innovative quality products for our customers.

BlackYak’s technology and quality haven’t gone unrecognized, as evidenced by the number of commendations and awards bestowed upon the company in recent years, including from Korea Ministry of Environment, Culture and Tourism, and Knowledge-Economics.

“This leads us to execute government-supported research project specialized in textile research,” company officials said. “Based on advanced technology and R&D, BlackYak will aggressively expand its business territory to compete with foreign outdoor brands. We have finished trademark registration process in America, Japan, and China including Hong Kong.”

The establishment of an international sales network is already in the process together with applying for trademark registration in Russia, Uzbekistan, Canada and Australia. “Today, we walk another step to become worldwide outdoor company loved by outdoor enthusiast,” the official added. 

“Customers are our teacher Customers lead BlackYak and Dongjin Leisure to future like teacher. We serve every customer with all our hearts.”

True mountaineers follow the rules of mountain. Rules of mountain can be applied to real life. We learn from mountain moderation, tolerance, and perseverance and we do business based on the rule of mountain. We learn from nature and go with the ways of nature, officials of the outdoor wear company said.