In spring, the yaks will start to shed their fibre undercoat.  

Yak fibre is:

- much warmer than wool

- very soft and fine, as much so as cashmere

- tolerated by people with allergies

- doesn't hold odors

- breathable

- maintains insulating qualities even when wet.

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Once the shedding starts, it can be plucked or combed out.  Raw fibre is then sent to a mill to be spun into yarn.

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Yarns from the farm are natural colours and do not have any dyes added.  If yarns are blended with other materials, it will be noted for you.