Warmth and softness from the high plains of Tibet.
This exquisite fibre is the fine undercoat of the Tibetan yak, carefully combed by hand and naturally dark brown in colour. With a fineness of 16 microns, it rivals cashmere for softness while offering greater warmth and resilience.
Details
• Composition: 100% Yak Hair
• Fibre fineness: 16 Micron
• Preparation: Combed
• Colour: Natural dark brown
• Origin: Yak hair from Tibet
• Processing: Combed in Tibet
Uses
A beautiful luxury fibre for spinning, felting, and blending with silk, cashmere, or fine wools. Produces warm, soft yarns with a natural depth of colour and a gentle sheen.
Sustainability
Collected ethically from yak herds in Tibet, supporting local communities and traditional fibre production.
Tibet Yarn ~ Natural Grey
60% Merino Wool | 20% Yak Hair | 20% Mulberry Silk | Spun in Mongolia
Tibet is a beautifully balanced 3-ply yarn that brings together the best qualities of merino wool, yak down, and mulberry silk. This soft, breathable yarn has a subtle sheen from the silk, natural warmth from the yak, and elasticity from the merino, perfect for refined knits with drape and softness.
Each skein is undyed, revealing the natural tones of the fibres. Available in two neutral shades, Tibet is ideal for luxurious garments, scarves, and next-to-skin accessories.
Fibre Origins:
60% Merino wool (South America)
20% Yak hair (Tibet)
20% Mulberry silk (China)
Spun in Mongolia
Technical Details:
Weight: Light Fingering / Sport
Ply: 3-ply (Nm 11/3)
Length: Approx. 366 m per 100 g skein
Needle size: 3 mm
Form: 100 g skein
Available Colours:
Natural White
Natural Grey
Recommended Uses:
Jumpers and cardigans
Soft scarves and shawls
Baby garments
Lace or textured knits
Weaving projects
Care Instructions: Hand wash in cool water with wool-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry.
Note: Undyed yarn in natural colours. Some variation between skeins is possible.
Tibet Yarn – [Colour Name]
60% Merino Wool | 20% Yak Hair | 20% Mulberry Silk | Spun in Mongolia
Tibet is a beautifully balanced 3-ply yarn that brings together the best qualities of merino wool, yak down, and mulberry silk. This soft, breathable yarn has a subtle sheen from the silk, natural warmth from the yak, and elasticity from the merino, perfect for refined knits with drape and softness.
Each skein is undyed, revealing the natural tones of the fibres. Available in two neutral shades, Tibet is ideal for luxurious garments, scarves, and next-to-skin accessories.
Fibre Origins:
60% Merino wool (South America)
20% Yak hair (Tibet)
20% Mulberry silk (China)
Spun in Mongolia
Technical Details:
Weight: Light Fingering / Sport
Ply: 3-ply (Nm 11/3)
Length: Approx. 366 m per 100 g skein
Needle size: 3 mm
Form: 100 g skein
Available Colours:
Natural White
Natural Grey
Recommended Uses:
Jumpers and cardigans
Soft scarves and shawls
Baby garments
Lace or textured knits
Weaving projects
Care Instructions: Hand wash in cool water with wool-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry.
Note: Undyed yarn in natural colours. Some variation between skeins is possible.
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