Great Lakes Fiber Mill
Owosso, MI
Family-run fiber mill in Owosso MI offering custom wool alpaca and goat processing
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Minimum Order
7 pounds
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About Great Lakes Fiber Mill
Great Lakes Fiber Mill is a family-run fiber processing facility located in Owosso, Michigan. They specialize in custom processing of protein fibers including wool, alpaca, and goat, transforming raw fiber into roving, quilt batting, and yarn through their washing, picking, carding, spinning, and plying services. The mill requires fibers to be skirted before arrival and maintains a 7-pound minimum charge per order, with a $25 per hour fee for any excessive skirting required. They welcome small-batch orders from fiber farmers and hand spinners seeking personalized service and high-quality finished products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Great Lakes Fiber Mill requires a minimum of 7 pounds of fiber for each custom processing order. Orders must have a minimum 3-inch staple length to run through their machines properly. They may reject fiber for any reason and will coordinate with customers regarding disposal options. Contact Great Lakes Fiber Mill to discuss your order requirements.
How long does processing take?
Great Lakes Fiber Mill does not list a specific turnaround time on their website. Peak season may affect scheduling availability. The mill will contact customers for payment before releasing orders for shipping or pickup once processing is complete. Contact Great Lakes Fiber Mill for current scheduling estimates and availability.
What fiber types do they work with?
Great Lakes Fiber Mill specializes in processing protein fibers including sheep wool, alpaca, goat, and many other fiber types. They do not accept fiber with wood chips used for bedding as this damages their machines, and they will not take any fiber with lice or moths. Contact Great Lakes Fiber Mill to discuss your specific fiber type.
What services and products do they offer?
Great Lakes Fiber Mill offers complete fiber processing including washing, picking, carding, spinning, and plying services. They produce roving, quilt batting, and yarn in weights ranging from lace to bulky with various ply options. Each custom job requires a completed order form attached to the fiber. Contact Great Lakes Fiber Mill for a complete list of services and pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
Great Lakes Fiber Mill specializes in small batch custom processing for fiber farmers and hand spinners. They require the use of their official order form for all custom processing requests, with one form per job and bags clearly labeled. Customers are responsible for all shipping charges. Contact Great Lakes Fiber Mill to discuss your custom processing needs.
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