Simpson Wool Mill & Sheep Shearing LLC
Bayard, NE
Nebraska custom fiber mill offering washing, carding, and picking services
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About Simpson Wool Mill & Sheep Shearing LLC
Located in Bayard, Nebraska, Simpson Wool Mill & Sheep Shearing LLC provides custom fiber processing services for small-scale fiber farmers and hand spinners. They accept sheep wool, llama, mohair, goat, rabbit, and various dog breeds for washing, carding, and picking services. The mill operates on a pickup schedule with fibers needing to be collected within two weeks of processing completion, though they also offer shipping options. Their facility handles skirting or additional preparation work for an hourly fee when needed. The mill maintains flexible scheduling and can accommodate seasonal peaks in processing demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
The mill does not publicly list a minimum poundage requirement for processing. Orders are handled on a custom basis, and customers are encouraged to contact Simpson Wool Mill to discuss their specific project requirements and any potential order consolidation options.
How long does processing take?
Once fibers are ready for processing, customers are contacted by telephone or email and fibers should be picked up within two weeks. Payment including shipping must be received within two weeks to avoid storage fees of $5.00 per order per week. Contact Simpson Wool Mill for current processing timeline estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
The mill processes medium wools, fine wools, mohair, Suri llama fiber, dog breeds, Angora rabbit fiber, and various blended fiber combinations. All incoming fibers should be skirted and free of vegetable matter before shipping. Contact Simpson Wool Mill to discuss your specific fiber type.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer washing at $4.00 per pound, carding ranging from $6.00 to $11.00 per pound depending on fiber type and length, picking only service at $3.50 per pound, and optional handspinning, dyeing, and felting services upon request. Contact Simpson Wool Mill for complete pricing and service details.
Do they offer custom processing?
Simpson Wool Mill specializes in custom fiber processing for small batch orders and individual fiber farmers. They work with customers to process fleeces according to specific requirements and can accommodate unique project needs. Contact Simpson Wool Mill to discuss your custom processing requirements.
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