Yak Fiber
This Ready-to-Spin Yak Fiber is approximately 17 microns. The fiber is
the soft under coat from which all the guard hairs have been removed.
The fiber is a creamy white and has been de-pigmented, this will make
it easy to dye. The downy fiber is similar to that of a camel. The relatively
short staple (1 inch) does not make this a difficult fiber to spin as
the fiber itself has great crimp and is not slippery. You will end up
with a lofty yarn.
*Spun fiber not included and is shown for reference only.
FAQs
What is crimp?
Crimp is the natural waviness or curl of the wool fibers. Each breed grows
fleece with a characteristic crimp pattern.
What does Ready-To-Spin mean?
The fibers have not been combed or carded. But they are fully cleaned
and de-haired, thus Ready-To-Spin.
Still have a question? See our fibers FAQ page for more definitions.
