A Rare, Lightweight, And Soft Underwool Fiber That Is One Of The Finest Natural Fiber.

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ALTERNATIVES

Cashmere Wool

DESCRIPTION

Qiviut is the underneath wool fiber of the muskox, and is usually grayish-brown in color. For better quality, it can be spun into pure yarn or blended with merino, alpaca, cashmere, or silk. The price of qiviut fiber is high since its production volume is very limited.

History

Qiviut, meaning “muskox”, originated in North America and Greenland. It was overheated and reintroduced to Alaska in 1935. Qiviut fiber was first spun by an economics teacher in Alaska during the 1930s.

ANIMAL FIBER

D:11-18 microns

L: 35-70 mm

WASH INSTRUCTIONS

[1]Machine washable

CHARACTERISTICS

  • Soft
  • Durable
  • 8 times warmer than wool
  • Drier than wool; contains about 7% oils
  • Hypoallergenic, does not irritate skin’Takes dye well
  • Does not shrink or felt
  • Odorless