Yak wool
All there is to know about this exceptional fibre
27.08.2025
27.08.2025
In the textile industry, the diameter of wool fibre is measured in microns (μm). One micron or micrometer is the same as 0.001 milimeter. The diameter of fibres of downy animal hair varies from 10 to 30 microns, so it is very fine. By contrast, a human hair has a diameter of 75 microns.
Sources
Hessnatur 2023, Schurwolle, https://www.hessnatur.com/magazin/textillexikon/schurwolle/ (ref. 28.9.2023).
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