Cambridge, NY worsted spinning mill specializing in heritage wools
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Contact Battenkill Fiber Mill directly
Minimum Order
Wool: 5 lbs for roving/pin-drafted roving, 15 lbs for yarn. Alpaca: 4 lbs for roving/pin-drafted roving (requires 30% wool blend), 9 lbs for yarn.
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About Battenkill Fiber Mill
Located in Cambridge, NY, Battenkill Fibers is a worsted spinning mill that transforms raw fiber into premium artisan yarn and roving using semi-worsted machinery. The mill specializes in heritage and rare breed wools, alpaca, mohair, and long-staple animal fibers, producing 100-150 lbs of yarn daily. Founded in 2009, they serve fiber farmers, indie dyers, yarn stores, and designers seeking custom processing with a commitment to returning each customer's own fiber regardless of order size.
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Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama, Mohair, Wool
Location
New York
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Battenkill Fibers requires minimum 5 lbs unwashed wool for roving and 15 lbs for yarn. Alpaca requires 4 lbs minimum for roving plus a 30% wool blend for processing. Smaller orders may be accepted but charged at the minimum rate. Contact Battenkill Fibers to discuss specific project requirements.
How long does processing take?
Processing time varies based on current queue volume and fiber type complexity. The mill produces approximately 100-150 lbs of artisan yarn daily. Contact Battenkill Fibers directly for current scheduling estimates and projected completion dates for custom orders.
What fiber types do they work with?
They process sheep wool including heritage and rare breeds, alpaca, mohair, llama, goat and rabbit fibers. Their pin-drafter based semi-worsted system works best with fibers from 3 to 6 inches in staple length. Contact Battenkill Fibers for guidance on specific fiber types.
What services and products do they offer?
Services include scouring, carding, spinning, custom dye coordination, roving production, pin-drafted roving, and yarn manufacturing. They also assist with skirting guidance and fiber evaluation. Battenkill Fibers provides complete custom processing from raw fiber to finished yarn.
Do they offer custom processing?
They specialize in small batch custom processing for fiber farmers, indie dyers, yarn store owners, and hand spinners. Each customer receives their own fiber back regardless of order size. Contact Battenkill Fibers to discuss custom project specifications and pricing.
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