Bestshan 60 Superfine Alpaca 40 Nylon Brushed Chain Cone Yarn

This chain-structured brushed yarn blends the softness of superfine alpaca with the strength and stability of nylon, creating a lightweight yet airy textured surface with a softly elevated halo effect. The brushed chain construction gives the yarn a dimensional, cloud-like appearance while maintaining durability for both machine and hand knitting.

At 60% superfine alpaca, the fiber delivers natural warmth and a gentle, luxurious touch against the skin. The addition of nylon enhances elasticity and structural resilience, making it suitable for garments that require both softness and lasting shape retention.

As an industrial mill surplus cone, this yarn reflects consistency in production and flexibility in creative use. Its brushed texture creates volume without heaviness, ideal for expressive surfaces, cozy layering pieces, and tactile winter fabrics.

Yarn Specifications

• Fiber Content: 60% Superfine Alpaca / 40% Nylon

• Yarn Type: Chain Brushed Yarn

• Weight: ~g per cone

• Yarn Count: 1/3.1nm (310 m / 100 g ≈ 339 yd / 100 g)

• Color: Natural Alpaca Base Tone (may vary slightly by cone)

• Texture & Handfeel: Soft, airy, brushed, warm, slightly fuzzy

• Structure: Lightweight with volumized surface

• Origin: China Taiwan (Bestshan)

• Condition: Mill End / Industrial Surplus Yarn (Deadstock)

Recommended Uses

• Soft winter garments and layering pieces

• Cozy sweaters, cardigans, and knit tops

• Textured fashion surfaces with brushed halo effect

• Machine knitting and hand knitting

• Experimental textile development and sampling

• Holding yarn with smooth fibers for structured softness

Important Notes

• This yarn has a brushed chain structure and naturally airy volume

• Fiber halo may vary slightly between cones due to industrial finishing

• Some cones may be rewound without original mill labels

• May show light storage dust or handling marks

• Sold as-is without retail packaging

• All yarns are 100% functional with no defects affecting usability

• Cone yarn is industrially wound and not equivalent to retail yarn balls

• Internal breaks may not always be visible from the outside

• Please allow 2%–3% knitting loss, standard for cone yarn handling

• If yarn breaks occur, remove ~10 cm before rejoining and secure with a small cross-knot

Important addition:

• Cone yarn must always be swatched before full production to test shrinkage, gauge, and fabric density

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⚠ Note: All yarns sold here are authentic products made by the original mills, sourced as mill ends or unused surplus from knitwear factories. We are not affiliated with or authorized by the original brands. Packaging and cone appearance may vary from official retail versions, but the product quality remains excellent. This listing is part of a sustainable effort to reuse premium industrial materials that would otherwise go to waste — perfect for makers who value both quality and conscious sourcing.