Yak down is a very warm fiber that’s ideal for sock-making. It doesn’t hold odor and it wicks moisture efficiently.
Yak wool also is lightweight and soft — the hairs average around 18 microns which is considered “superfine” in the world industry.
Yaks are primarily raised by nomadic Tibetan and Mongolian families. Their wool is combed once per year in the springtime.
Here are some yak wool socks that are currently available:
- 90% Yak Wool Socks by Cashmere Planet — bit thin but still warm — $25 USD
- 80% Yak Wool Sock by HappyFeet — 80% yak cashmere, 20% acrylic — $40 USD
- Wayfarer Socks by Khunu — 56% Yak, 34.5% Nylon, 9.5% Elastane — £22 ($28)
- 100% Yak Wool Sock by NoosConcept — $31 USD
- 46% Yak Wool Ladakh Crew Socks by Peak to Plateau — $32
- 58% Yak Light Crew Sock by Peak to Plateau — $32
