Yarn
Yak Wool Yarn
Premium Mongolian yak wool — warmer than cashmere, naturally low-irritant.
Combed from Mongolian highland yaks. Exceptionally warm, soft, and naturally sustainable — a rising favourite for heritage and outerwear collections.
| Composition | 100% Mongolian Yak Wool |
|---|---|
| Count Range | Nm 12/1 · 14.5/1 · 16/1 · 22/2 |
| Ply Options | Single-ply, 2-ply |
| Fibre Details | Average micron: 16.5–20.5 · Staple: 30–50 mm |
| MOQ | 100 kg per colour |
| Yarn Swatch | $50 / 100 g |
| Lead Time | Immediate ex-stock · ~1 month produced |
Yarn swatches in your specified material, count, ply, and colour for in-house knitting trials and tension testing. Larger cone quantities are quoted on request.
Per kilogram
Colour Availability
Colour Range
Yak down is naturally brown, so dyeing can only take it darker — there is no route back to pastels or brights. Four natural browns are available undyed, and three dyed shades on top: Black, Dark Navy and Charcoal. Seven colourways in total, all drawn from our standard colour card. Yak is not always held in stock — we confirm the current position with your quotation.
A physical colour card with all 81 shades, in real dyed cashmere, is available on request. Order a colour card →
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Request a quote with your composition, count, colour, and volume.
Certified to MNS 6926:2021
Independently tested Micron and yarn count verified at an accredited laboratory
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How Yak Wool Compares
Key differences between our yarn types. Hover any underlined term for an explanation.
| Attribute | 100% Cashmere | Sheep Wool | Camel Wool | Yak Wool | Blended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micron | 15.5–16.5 | 26–30 | 18–22 | 16.5–20.5 | Varies |
| Staple Length | 39–42 mm | 50–100 mm | 32–44 mm | 30–50 mm | Varies |
| Count Range | Nm 26/2 · 14.5/1 · 16/1 | Nm 12/1, 14.5/1, 16/1 | Nm 12/1, 14.5/1, 16/1, 22/2 | Nm 12/1, 14.5/1, 16/1, 22/2 | Variable |
| Ply Options | 2-ply and singles | Single | Single, 2-ply | Single, 2-ply | Single, 2-ply |
| MOQ | 100 kg / colour | 100 kg / colour | 100 kg / colour | 100 kg / colour | 100 kg / blend / colour |
| Lead Time | Immediate ex-stock · ~1 month produced | Immediate ex-stock · ~1 month produced | Immediate ex-stock · ~1 month produced | Immediate ex-stock · ~1 month produced | Made to order · 5–6 weeks |
| Colour Range | 81 + Pantone | 81 + Pantone | 81 + Pantone | 4 natural browns + 3 dyed | 81 + Pantone |
| Best For | Fine-gauge luxury knits | Structured outerwear | Heritage & natural ranges | Heritage, warmth-focused | Custom performance |
- Micron
- Average fibre diameter. Lower = finer and softer.
- Staple Length
- Length of individual fibres. Longer = stronger and less pilling.
- Count Range
- Nm metric count — higher number = finer yarn.
- MOQ
- Minimum order quantity.