From Mongolia it is transported to our processing facility in Hebei Province. The hair is washed with a mild detergent. No bleaches, dyes or other chemicals are used in the processing. What is the difference between stallion hair and mare's hair. Stallions urinate to the front, thereby avoiding their tails.
Mares uriniate to the rear, giving the hair a slight yellowish tone on the tapered end.
The end result is that the stallion hair is smooth through the entire length of the hair while the mare's hair is a little 'coarser' at one end. Some musicians prefer the 'coarseness' on the one end as it tends to give the bow a slightly better 'bite' in that area. It is well lighted , well ventilated and used exclusively for the processing of horse hair. The people working there are all adults, work eight hour shifts and earn wages in the upper end of the prevailing wage. Unlike most Western countries, all students in China must pay a token fee for their education, starting in primary school.