Yak
Yaks are a double-coated animal, with an outer layer of guard hair covering a soft downy layer. Yak fiber is removed from the animal by combing.
Yak down is very soft, similar to camel wool or cashmere. The micron count of yak fiber varies between about 14 and 16 microns, and its staple length is fairly short, typically just over an inch. However, because it has good crimp, yak wool is not as hard to spin as some other short staple length fibers. But for an easier spinning experience, you still may want to blend it with another fiber such as wool or silk.
You’ll occasionally find auctions for yak roving or yak top on eBay. Any current auctions will be listed below. Click a picture or description to place your bid.
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Yak/ Silk wool Blended 50/50 US $5.25 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 15:28:52 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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Yak/ Merino wool Blended 50/50 brown and white US $5.00 End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 16:22:06 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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CRAZY 100% YAK Fiber Ready to Spin Off White SOFT! 4 oz US $34.50 End Date: Monday Nov-24-2008 11:40:10 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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SuperFine White Yak-Merino 50-50 So Soft Spin Fiber 8oz US $35.95 End Date: Friday Dec-12-2008 8:03:29 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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6 oz Yak Dark + Silk Fiber Buy 1 get 1 free low ship US $19.99 End Date: Tuesday Dec-16-2008 11:20:32 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
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CRAZY Duo of Handpainted Baby Suri Alpaca Yak & Merino US $12.75 End Date: Tuesday Dec-16-2008 14:30:07 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Paradise Fibers often carries Yak fiber for spinning, most often in natural white and brown.
You’ll typically find yak fiber in shades of brown, grey and white. There are also “Golden” yaks found in North America; however, they are quite rare so you won’t find golden yak wool for sale very often. If you want to buy yak fiber for spinning, you’ll probably want to make sure it’s already been dehaired for a better spinning experience.