NY fiber mill specializing in heritage wools and custom processing
Turnaround
Contact Battenkill Fiber Mill directly
Minimum Order
Wool roving: 5 lbs minimum; Wool yarn: 15 lbs minimum; Alpaca roving: 4 lbs (plus 30% wool); Alpaca yarn: 9 lbs (plus 30% wool)
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About Battenkill Fiber Mill
Located in Cambridge, NY, Battenkill Fibers processes premium quality yarns for fiber farmers and makers using traditional worsted spinning machinery. The mill specializes in heritage and rare breed wools, as well as long-staple animal fibers like alpaca and mohair, producing lofty yarn with well-balanced twist. They return customers fiber back regardless of order size, and the team includes staff who are also farmers and fiber crafters.
Details
Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama, Mohair, Wool
Location
New York
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Battenkill Fibers requires 5 lbs minimum for wool roving and 15 lbs minimum for wool yarn (unwashed weight). Alpaca processing requires 4 lbs plus 30% wool blending for roving, or 9 lbs plus 30% wool for yarn. Orders under these minimums may incur minimum weight charges. Contact Battenkill Fibers to discuss your project requirements.
How long does processing take?
Processing timelines vary based on several factors including queue position, fiber preparation needs, and season. The mill recommends contacting them directly for current scheduling estimates as specific turnaround times are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact Battenkill Fibers for accurate production estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
They process sheep wool including heritage and rare breeds, alpaca, mohair, llama, and other long-staple animal fibers. Their semi-worsted machinery handles fibers from 3-6 inches in length, and they can process medium and fine wools as well as traditionally scratchy fibers. Contact Battenkill Fibers to discuss your specific fiber types.
What services and products do they offer?
Battenkill Fibers offers custom scouring, carding, pin-drafted roving, semi-worsted spinning into yarn, kettle dyeing, and roving production. They also provide skirting guidance and mill tours for customers wanting to see the facility. Contact Battenkill Fibers for complete service descriptions and pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
They specialize in custom processing for fiber farmers, indie dyers, yarn store owners, knitting guild members and designers seeking signature products. They guarantee returning each customer's own fiber regardless of order size. Contact Battenkill Fibers to discuss your custom processing requirements.
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