Yak is a type of cattle that mainly lives in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and is also distributed in Gansu, Sichuan and other regions. The yak’s down has good warmth retention properties and can withstand high cold weather, and can be used in the production of high-end clothing jackets. Yak cashmere products are not expensive but have high value. The yak cashmere products sold on the market are rarely pure and are basically blended with other fabrics. Yak cashmere has many advantages and disadvantages. This article will introduce to you the advantages and disadvantages of yak wool and which one is better than cashmere?
Advantages of yak velvet:
Yak velvet is taken from the velvet of the yak neck. The velvet is slender and waxy and comfortable to the touch. It is super strong. Warmth retention is the main feature of yak fleece. Of course, the wool made of yak fleece will have very good elasticity and can be used in the production of high-end sweaters. It will keep you warm and comfortable without feeling restrictive when worn.
Disadvantages of yak velvet:
Yak velvet is a natural fabric, so its toughness and wear resistance are relatively average, and it is definitely not as good as polyester chemical fiber fabrics. Secondly, yak velvet is made from raw materials. The whole process of obtaining and processing it into finished products is relatively complicated, and both raw material and labor costs are relatively high. Therefore, the price of good cow down is also relatively high, and it will only be used for high-end clothing. Finally, yak velvet fabrics are prone to shedding and sticking during use, and can also generate static electricity, so they require more effort in collection and maintenance.
As for the question of which one is better, yak wool or cashmere, their functional characteristics are very similar, just like which one is better, beef or mutton. It mainly depends on which one the individual prefers, but the price of cashmere It will be more expensive than yak down, the fabric will be more artistic, and the yak down fabric will look much duller.
The above is some information about yak velvet introduced to you. The mall also has a variety of clothing fabrics for sale. Friends who need to buy fabrics can go to the mall to check the prices.
