Colorado fiber mill specializing in small batch custom processing
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Website
yampavalleyfiberworks.com
About Yampa Valley Fiber Mill
Yampa Valley Fiberworks is a small-batch natural fiber milling facility located in Craig, Colorado, dedicated to processing wool, alpaca, llama, mohair, and angora fibers into premium quality yarns and roving. The mill offers personalized customer service, with experts inspecting and grading each batch to recommend the best use for the client's specific project needs. Their family-owned operation has been serving the natural fiber community for over 20 years, providing craftsmanship-driven processing that transforms raw fleeces into beautiful, usable products. The facility also features a well-stocked retail store offering local artisan products and classes in knitting, spinning, and weaving.
Details
Fiber Types
Alpaca, Angora, Llama, Mohair, Wool
Location
Colorado
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Yampa Valley Fiberworks processes fibers in small batches and encourages customers to discuss their specific project requirements directly with the mill. They evaluate each order individually and make recommendations based on the fiber quality and intended finished product.
How long does processing take?
Processing time varies based on the specific project and current workload. Customers include their requested turnaround time when submitting their inquiry, and the mill works with each client to accommodate scheduling needs.
What fiber types do they work with?
They process sheep wool, alpaca, llama, mohair, and angora (rabbit) fibers. Their experts evaluate fiber strength and staple length to determine the best processing approach for each batch, with ideal staple length ranging from 3 to 6 inches.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer washing at $7.50 per pound, carding from $9-$20, cloud processing at $14, roving production at $22 per pound, and yarn production including 2-ply fingering at $42, sport at $38, worsted at $36, and bulky at $35. Felt production is available at $29 per pound.
Do they offer custom processing?
Yampa Valley Fiberworks specializes in custom small batch processing tailored to each customer's unique specifications. Their team provides personalized recommendations for fiber blends, ply, and color to achieve the desired finished product.
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