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Särmä Luhka. Model is 182cm / 6'0" tall with a 95 cm / 37" chest.
Model is 182cm / 6'0" tall with a 95 cm / 37" chest.
Särmä Luhka. Model is 182cm / 6'0" tall with a 95 cm / 37" chest.
Model is 182cm / 6'0" tall with a 95 cm / 37" chest.
Särmä Luhka.
Särmä Luhka.
Särmä Luhka. Button option on the hem.
Button option on the hem.
Särmä Luhka. Green luhka. Model @paigeosity
Green luhka. Model @paigeosity
Särmä Luhka. Green luhka. Model @paigeosity
Green luhka. Model @paigeosity
Särmä Luhka. Green luhka. Model @paigeosity
Green luhka. Model @paigeosity
Särmä Luhka. Older model we used to make from gray Finnish army wool.
Older model we used to make from gray Finnish army wool.
Särmä Luhka. Discontinued Jämä garment, Finnish army wool.
Discontinued Jämä garment, Finnish army wool.
Särmä Luhka.
Särmä Luhka.
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Särmä Luhka

Price 169.99 USD excluding sales tax

The good old "Laplander Cloak". The Luhka, or Luhkka, is an age-old poncho-style design that originates from the northernmost parts of Nordic countries.

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Särmä Luhka. Model is 182cm / 6'0" tall with a 95 cm / 37" chest.
Särmä Luhka. Model is 182cm / 6'0" tall with a 95 cm / 37" chest.
Särmä Luhka.
Särmä Luhka.
Särmä Luhka. Button option on the hem.
Särmä Luhka. Green luhka. Model @paigeosity
Särmä Luhka. Green luhka. Model @paigeosity
Särmä Luhka. Green luhka. Model @paigeosity
Särmä Luhka. Older model we used to make from gray Finnish army wool.
Särmä Luhka. Discontinued Jämä garment, Finnish army wool.
Särmä Luhka.
Särmä Luhka.

The good old "Laplander Cloak". The Luhka, or Luhkka, is an age-old poncho-style design that originates from the northernmost parts of Nordic countries.

A simple and versatile piece of clothing developed by the indigenous peoples of the far north for outdoor work in a harsh climate.

A clever little detail we added is the simple toggle button "cuffs". By closing these toggles a sort of sleeve is formed at the outer edge of the cloak. These help keep the Luhka in place and prevent it from flapping around wildly, quite handy when doing any kind of work with your hands.

The hood and collar area are sized to fit regular head sizes. The head hole and collar are quite tightly sized so that they cover up your neck properly for wind protection. If you have a larger head, 60+ cm / 7 1/2", the neck hole might be quite tight at first. But, luckily, the wool fabric can be stretched out.

One-size-fits-most

Since this is a poncho-type cloak the only detail that is somewhat important when it comes to sizing is the hood. The hood is designed to fit "regular" size heads with a wool cap or even fur hat on. Bigger melons might be a tight squeeze with thicker headwear on.

Materials and care

We used to make these for a long time under the Jämä brand from army surplus blankets and other materials we happened to find. The availability couldn't keep up with the demand, so these are now made from purpose-sourced materials as the Särmä Luhka. The wool fabric is the same as we use on our Woolshell garments: 70% recycled wool, 30% recycled polyester, weight at least 400 g/m2, and the fabrics are made in Italy. Särmä Luhkas and Blanket Shirts are sewed in Finland by Kolmituote, Salon Seudun Työkeskus Oy.

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Airing out will do the garment good and this is basically the regular "cleaning" you'll do. What comes to more thorough cleaning, as the first option it's best to try just brushing off any stains or spot clean with water and mild soap. If you manage to get this dirty as hell and absolutely need to use a washing machine, try a gentle wool cycle at 30 degrees Celsius (86 F). Use wool care products while you're at it, it'll make the garment restore its natural woolly goody features. Hang dry, stretch the garment out a bit while it's drying.

Due to Circular Economy, you may find used Jämä Luhkas available on this page from time to time. If you don't see any, we don't have them. If you do, act fast.

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Return this product used but clean and unbroken, and you'll receive half of the product's original price as Varusteleka credits. Service is available only in Finland. Only Registered users can make Kierto returns. See more information about Kierto.

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Särmä products are covered by a 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For further information, please read our detailed warranty guide.

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02.01.2021 Verified purchase
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10.01.2021 Verified purchase
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26.02.2021 Verified purchase
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11.05.2021 Verified purchase
I just received this AND the M91 Lukha both. I bought them to wear when the weather turns inclement (which is highly common where I live in Colorado during the spring, we can literally have all four seasons in a day). I used both Lukhas today, as we had rain, snow, and temperatures that dipped into the 30’s (Fahrenheit). This one was great for staying warm. It was not cold enough for me to want to bust out the leather bomber jacket or the Soviet Navy greatcoat, so I wore this for a bit. It absolutely did what I needed it to do - keep me just warm enough. The toggles were a bit awkward the first time trying to button them, but I believe I could easily become faster with them the more I wear this.

I definitely would recommend to a friend!

TL;DR: Great for random inclement weather. Would recommend.
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01.06.2021 Verified purchase
Erinomainen ja tosi mukava luhka ainakin italialaisesta ylijäämäkankaasta (hiilenharmaa) tehtynä. Sen verran tyylikäs että toimii sekä kaupungissa että retkeillessä. Koko sopiva myös pienelle ihmiselle (162 cm). Viitta ei itse asiassa ole mitenkään erityisen lämmin, kun vuoria ei ole. Ei siksi pidä tuulta kovin hyvin, mutta toisaalta hiki haihtuu helposti. Ainoa hankaluus on ollut kaulaliinan asettelu kun ilmankaan ei osaa olla, sillä kaulus ja huppu ovat melko tiukkoja. Muuten leikkaus toimii hyvin ja luhka pysyy paikoillaan liikkeessäkin.
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20.07.2021 Verified purchase
It is so good my girlfriend stole it from me and I had to buy a second one.
Really comfy and fancy. If you like to wear a wool blanket, you are at the right place.
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31.10.2021 Verified purchase
Amazingly multi-functional piece of kit, the only downside to it being the infrequent availability of them. If you get the chance grab one of these and ignore the other non-wool ones available for sale.
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03.01.2022 Verified purchase
Ihan mahtava härpäke! Ostin yönsinisen marraskuussa 2021. Muotoilu on just kun olisin ollut itse mallina. Korkea kaulus suojaa hyvin kaulaa, muttei tule suuhun. Huppu pysyy hyvin päässä, antaa tilaa (kireälle) nutturalle eikä kuitenkaan estä näkyvyyttä. Pituus on sopiva ja kädetkin löytyy tarvittaessa. Tuuli ei mene läpi, on lämmin, mutta sisätiloissa ei kuitenkaan tule hiki. Tykkään!
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28.04.2022 Verified purchase
I'm a big guy (6'8" 300 lbs / 203 cm 136 kg) and was concerned that this might not fit me - especially in light of the description about it maybe being tight on big melons (I gotta big melon). it fits me perfectly! I love it! The neck hole is just a teenssy bit snug, but nothing too concerning. The hood is plenty big for my punkin. My arms are quite a bit longer than average, so I don't think I'll be using the toggles much, but it's nice to have the option. I'm VERY pleased with my purchase. This will be perfect for keeping my upper half warm and dry during fall and winter hammock camping excursions.
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Jeff B. 28.04.2022
It's back in stock! I just got mine!
Edit: 2022-12-22
I would agree that the head hole is a bit small - full disclosure, I have a melon like a pumpkin . . .
I took a chance and cut a T-shaped slit in the neck area and now it fits like a glove. I'm hoping that the fabric won't fray, but we'll see. It's a delightful garment. Comfortable, versatile and warm. Because i'm a human of unusual size (HOUS), the toggles aren't positioned in a terribly comfortable location for me, but that's OK. It's still an awesome article of clothing.
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Kevin L. 21.09.2023
I have the old Jämä M91 version. I really like that it has the front pocket sewn in. Would you ever add the same pocket to this version?
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Bernd E. 29.06.2019
Hi,

what about a Luhka in black?

Greetings from Germany

Bernd
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Samu S. Varusteleka employee 01.07.2019
We have Jämä Softshell Luhka in black, but unfortunately it is currently out of stock. You can subscribe for restock notification on the product page if you'd like to receive e-mail when the product is available https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/jama-softshell-luhka/59721
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Michal U. 24.11.2019
Hi, guys! Probably not the greatest of questions but - what season is this wool poncho for? It's wool and Finnish so I'd say winter. But then some review mentioned it for summer. So ... help, please? :-)
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Björn A. 13.01.2020
I would say that the material is warming but the design is cooling..
So I have used instead of a rain jacket (also summer).
So don't see it primarily as a thermal cloak.

Hope that helps. :)
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Rupert L. 15.06.2020
Which pack is that in the pictures?
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Saga P. 30.10.2021
It looks like the prototype of Särmä TST CP15 Combat pack which ended up getting a larger velcro patch, stronger top handle and some other improvements.
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