The equivalent Pantone number for Apple is 14-0636 TP.
We developed this yarn in August 2008. We are the sole global distributor. Finally you can enjoy the luxury of real mink with peace of mind knowing that the mink was never harmed. The mink down is spun with the finest quality cashmere from Inner Mongolia. The ultra soft mink down is wonderfully compatible with cashmere resulting in this extraordinary yarn. Knitting stimulates a lovely blossoming of the mink fibers. Scroll through our gorgeous hand knit line made with our 70% mink 30% cashmere yarn and you'll see the fabulous halo effect created by the ultra-soft mink down.
If you prefer more loft in your yarn consider washing before or after knitting to achieve the full blossoming effect. Washing and care instructions are included with you yarn. You can click on the customer service tab, and then under FAQ - complete washing and care instructions are detailed.
All yarns are top dyed, a superior dying technique, fibers are dyed prior to carding and spinning yielding a richer, consistent color saturation. Colors are extremely consistent from dye lot to dye lot; virtually indistinguishable.
Among the world's finest, undeniably unique yarns, we are able to offer this exceptional value to because we are the sole global distributor.
Our goal in developing this yarn was to provide conscientious knitters an alternative to sacrificing minks order to enjoy the natural beauty and physical properties of the minks fibers. The fibers we harvest by shearing minks is more valuable as a renewable resource to the farmer than individual pelt; we have spared countless minks. I traveled to China in August 2008 to develop the yarn properly. I formed a partnership with the owner of a cashmere firm in Inner Mongolia. This was extremely expensive but the right thing to do. I can assure you the entire process is quite humane. The minks are sheared once a year in the warm summer months. The shearing process only takes a matter of seconds. It's amazingly quick, zip zip and it's done and the minks are back on their feet running around. The farmers livelihood depends on healthy minks, they are treated extremely well.
