Morro Fleece Works has sold their equipment and closed processing operations.
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About Morro Fleeceworks
Morro Fleece Works, located in Morro Bay, California, has sold its fiber mill equipment and is no longer actively processing fleeces. The owner Shari recommends Ebey Road Fiber Mill on Whidbey Island, WA for continued processing services. Formerly, this mill specialized in small-batch custom fiber processing including washing, carding, picking, pin drafting and blending services. They worked with a variety of animal fibers including wool from multiple breeds, alpaca, llama, mohair and rabbit fiber. Their carding machine produced a semi-worsted style roving, and pin drafted roving was their most commonly ordered product. The mill maintains a retail store in Morro Bay until inventory sells out.
Details
Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama, Mohair, Wool
Location
California
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Morro Fleece Works did not publish specific minimum order quantities on their website. Danielle Bishop of Ebey Road Fiber Mill now operates the same equipment and may have different requirements. Contact Ebey Road Fiber Mill directly to discuss order minimums and pricing for your specific project.
How long does processing take?
Morro Fleece Works did not provide turnaround time estimates on their website. As the equipment has been sold to Ebey Road Fiber Mill on Whidbey Island, WA, interested customers should contact the new mill for current processing schedules and estimated completion times.
What fiber types do they work with?
Morro Fleece Works previously processed sheep wool including Cormo, Jacob, Lincoln and Suffolk breeds, as well as alpaca, llama, mohair and rabbit fibers. They could not create batts from 100% llama, alpaca or mohair without blending with crimpy wool. Contact Ebey Road Fiber Mill for current processing capabilities.
What services and products do they offer?
Morro Fleece Works offered washing at $8-$10 per finished pound, picking at $4 per pound, carding on a sliding scale based on fiber type and speed, and pin drafting at $4 per pound. Skirting services were available for $30 per fleece. Blending with silk, Firestar and tencel was done at the pin drafting stage.
Do they offer custom processing?
Morro Fleece Works specialized in custom small-batch processing with over 90% of orders being for washing through to pin drafted roving. They produced loose roving, carded batts and pin drafted roving in various thicknesses. For custom processing, contact Ebey Road Fiber Mill at their Whidbey Island, WA location.
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