02/02/2022
The Yak Collection is live! 🎉
A collection of ten tonal colors, all dyed on the Yarn Sock base which consists of 70% Superwash Merino, 20% Yak, and 10% nylon.
Yak fiber is extra soft and light, while also being very breathable! Since yak wool is naturally grey – and not white like most Merino – all the colors are a bit darker and more muted.
You might be wondering 'Why only 20% yak?'. Only the soft undercoat of the yak, which is shed naturally in spring, is used for yarn and clothing. The herders manually comb their animals, which is a very time-consuming process, and a grown yak only produces between 300-700g (10-25oz) of undercoat every year. Because of all this - and because yak fiber is high in demand due to its softness, breathability, and lightweightness - it is a very expensive fiber. Mixing it with Merino makes it a bit more economical, and also adds a bit of durability!
You can find the collection via the link in my bio, or on skillfullytangled.com
