Musk ox yarn is a luxurious and rare type of yarn that is highly sought after by knitters and fiber artists. Musk ox yarn is made from the soft undercoat of the musk ox, a large mammal native to the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland.
The undercoat of the musk ox is extremely fine and soft, with fibers measuring just 18-20 microns in diameter. This makes it one of the softest and warmest fibers in the world, with a natural insulation that helps musk oxen survive in harsh Arctic environments.
To create musk ox yarn, the undercoat is carefully combed or sheared from the animal during the molting season, which typically occurs in the spring. The fibers are then spun into yarn, which can range in color from creamy white to dark brown.