Family fiber mill on MD Eastern Shore processing alpaca, wool, llama and more
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About Painted Sky Fiber Mill
Located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Painted Sky Fiber Mill is a family owned and operated facility offering total fiber processing for alpaca, wool, llama, mohair, pygora and angora. They provide tumbling, washing, dyeing, blending, picking, dehairing, carding, spinning, plying, coning and skeining services to transform raw fleeces into premium yarn, rovings or batts. The mill creates custom color blends through overdyeing and natural color combinations, maintaining YPP industry standards for consistent quality across all yarn weights.
Details
Fiber Types
Angora, Llama, Mohair
Location
MD
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Painted Sky Fiber Mill does not publish a specific minimum pound requirement on their website. They ask that you call 410-708-2212 to discuss your order and receive a personalized quote based on your fiber volume and project requirements.
How long does processing take?
Processing turnaround times vary and customers are directed to call 410-708-2212 for current scheduling estimates. The mill operates Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and will provide specific timeframe information when you place your order.
What fiber types do they work with?
Painted Sky processes alpaca including Huacaya and Suri breeds, various wool types such as Shetland, Gotland, Corriedale, Romney, Border Leicester, Finn and Tunis, plus llama, angora, pygora and mohair fibers. They do not accept Merino, Cormo or CVM for processing.
What services and products do they offer?
Painted Sky offers complete fiber processing including tumbling, washing, dyeing, blending, picking, dehairing, carding, draw framing, spinning, plying, coning, steaming and skeining. They produce yarn, rovings, batts and cotton core rug yarn in weights from fingering to bulky following YPP industry standards.
Do they offer custom processing?
Painted Sky specializes in small batch custom processing for individual fiber farmers and hand spinners. They provide personalized recommendations on color blending, yarn weights and processing options based on each fleece characteristics. Call 410-708-2212 to discuss your custom project.
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