Family-owned alpaca fiber mill in Northern Illinois offering custom processing
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About Alpaca Pines LLC
Alpaca Pines LLC Farm and Fiber Mill is a family-owned fiber processing facility located in Northern Illinois. They specialize in processing alpaca fiber, though the mill works with various fiber types including wool and exotic fibers. The mill provides personalized service with a deposit system and flexible turnaround times based on incoming weight. Their facility offers an on-site yarn and gift shop featuring roving, yarn, felted sheets and fair trade products. Private and group tours are available throughout the year.
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Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama, Wool
Location
Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Alpaca Pines LLC processes fiber based on incoming weight with no stated minimum. A 50% deposit is required at drop-off with the balance due before shipping or pickup. They notify clients if fiber cannot be spun into yarn but may be carded into roving. Contact Alpaca Pines LLC to discuss specific project requirements and current capacity.
How long does processing take?
After fiber is received, Alpaca Pines LLC provides an approximate turnaround time based on current processing volume. Standard processing includes two washes, skirting, tumbling, picking, fiber separating, carding, pre-drafting and spinning. Peak seasons may affect timelines. Contact Alpaca Pines LLC for current scheduling estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
Alpaca Pines LLC processes wool at $36 per pound, alpaca and exotic fibers at $36 per pound, and guanaco at $40 per pound. All processing includes 20 minutes of skirting, tumbling, washing twice, picking, fiber separating, carding, pre-drafting and spinning. Contact Alpaca Pines LLC to discuss your specific fiber type and processing needs.
What services and products do they offer?
Alpaca Pines LLC offers roving at $18 per pound, bumps at $19 per pound, batts at $19 per pound, rug yarn at $21 per pound, and lace weight yarn at $38 per pound. Additional services include extra washing at $5 per pound, extra skirting at $30 per hour, picker runs at $4 per pound, and fiber separator passes at $10 per pound. Contact Alpaca Pines LLC for complete service information.
Do they offer custom processing?
Alpaca Pines LLC provides personalized service for all customers and specializes in small batch custom processing. They offer any blending with fiber at custom pricing, and fiber will be shipped on cones unless skeins are otherwise ordered. Contact Alpaca Pines LLC at (815) 292-3222 to discuss your custom project needs.
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