Deadstock: The Best Yarn You've Never Heard Of

Deadstock yarn is one of the best-kept secrets in knitting, crochet, and weaving. In this video, we explore what deadstock yarn is, why luxury deadstock cone yarn exists, and how makers can buy premium cashmere, silk, mohair, and merino yarn at a fraction of retail prices. In this video, we cover: What deadstock yarn is How luxury fashion production creates surplus yarn Why curation and sourcing matter The sustainability benefits of deadstock yarn How deadstock yarn can save makers significant money Why luxury cone yarn offers incredible value The deadstock yarn featured in this discussion includes premium cashmere yarn, merino wool yarn, silk yarn, and mohair yarn originally produced for the luxury textile and fashion industries. One of the most exciting aspects of deadstock cone yarn is the treasure hunt. Many yarn cones are limited production runs, discontinued colors, or exclusive mill lots that may never be available again. Once they're gone, they're gone. Deadstock yarn helps extend the life of existing materials while giving makers access to luxury fibers that would otherwise be difficult or expensive to source. It combines sustainability, rarity, quality, and value in a way few other yarn categories can match. Download the Free Guide to "Decoding Deadstock Labels", on my website at: PureLightFiber.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:14 What is Deadstock? 02:43 Why does it exist? 05:13 Curation & Selection 08:23 Sustainability 11:40 Cost Savings 20:22 Outro