Woman-owned wool processing mill in Mount Vernon, WA serving the Puget Sound region.
Turnaround
less than 90 day turn-around
Minimum Order
3 lbs for retail (less than 15 lbs per batch); 15 lbs or more for wholesale
Website
skagitwoolen.com
About Skagit Woolen Works
Located in Mount Vernon, WA, Skagit Woolen Works is a woman-owned fiber processing mill serving the Puget Sound region. They operate a 1922 Davis & Furber industrial carder and offer custom processing including scouring, carding into roving or batts, pindrafted roving, needle felted sheets, and yarn in various weights. The mill processes medium fine to coarse wools, camelids (llama and alpaca), and mohair blended with wool, with staple lengths from 3-10 inches. They provide both retail and wholesale pricing with less than 90 day turnaround.
Details
Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama, Mohair
Location
Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
They require a minimum of 3 pounds for retail processing (less than 15 lbs per batch) and 15 pounds or more for wholesale. Retail is for end-users not planning to resell, while wholesale is for fiber producers planning to sell products. Contact Skagit Woolen Works to determine which category applies to your project.
How long does processing take?
They offer less than 90 day turnaround for custom processing services. The schedule may vary by season and current demand. Contact Skagit Woolen Works for current scheduling estimates before submitting your project.
What fiber types do they work with?
They process medium fine to coarse wools including dual purpose, primitive, longwool, and cross breeds. Camelid fibers (llama and alpaca) must be blended with 20-30% wool, and mohair must be blended with 70-80% wool. They cannot process dog, angora, or yak fibers at this time. Contact Skagit Woolen Works to discuss your specific fiber.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer scouring with biodegradable soaps, picking and blending, carding into roving or batts up to 60 inches wide, pindrafted roving, needle felted sheets up to 36 inches wide, yarn in fingering through Aran weights, and dyeing in the lock. Products include breed specific roving, batting, stuffing, pillows, wool pellets, and dryer balls. Contact Skagit Woolen Works for complete pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
They specialize in small batch custom processing for fiber farmers and hand spinners throughout the Puget Sound region. Their goal is to help fiber producers move fiber from fields into products. Contact Skagit Woolen Works to discuss your custom processing needs and receive a quote based on your specific project requirements.
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