Yelm WA fiber mill since 1990 - washing, picking, carding services
Turnaround
30 days from notice of completion for pickup or shipping
Minimum Order
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About Dawns Custom Carding
Dawns Custom Carding is a full-service fiber processing facility located in Yelm, WA, operational since 1990. They specialize in washing, picking, blending, and carding fleeces for fiber farmers and hand spinners. The mill uses mild detergent in a standard wash process and offers both machine and hand picking services. Finished products include roving and batts, with pricing based on arrival weight.
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Location
Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Orders are processed in the order received with charges assessed on arrival weight. They recommend skirting fleeces before shipping to reduce debris which adds weight and cost. Contact Dawns Custom Carding to discuss specific project requirements and pricing.
How long does processing take?
Fibers are processed sequentially and finished fiber must be paid for and arrangements made for pickup or shipping within 30 days of notice of completion. Contact Dawns Custom Carding for current scheduling estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
They process sheep wool, merino and heavy grease wools, exotics, alpaca, llama, mohair, goat and rabbit fibers. Additional wash cycles are available for heavily greased fleeces at $0.75 per pound. Contact Dawns Custom Carding to discuss your specific fiber.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer complete processing including wash, pick, and carding into roving at $8.00/lb for wool or batts at $7.00/lb for wool. Additional services include wash only, machine pick only, hand picking at $15/hour, and wash and pick combined. Contact Dawns Custom Carding for full pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
They specialize in custom fiber processing including washing, picking, blending and carding with over 25 years of experience. Hand picking is available for extra tender or long fleeces and is billed by time required. Contact Dawns Custom Carding to discuss custom project needs.
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