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In the spring, yak down is harvested by combing, not shearing. The down is hand-sorted by color and quality.It is de-haired and then washed to remove impurities. After de-hairing and washing, only about 125 grams of pure fine down remains.Dark chocolate down is the most common color, followed by medium brown, and the very rare platinum gray, which accounts for less than 10% of the total and commands a premium price. After drying and carding, the down is spun into yarn that is then woven and knit