Family fiber mill in historic barn processing custom orders
About Round Barn Fiber Mill
Located in Durand, Illinois, Round Barn Fiber Mill is a family-owned facility housed in a historic 1917 bank barn. They specialize in custom fiber processing for small farmers and shepherds, transforming raw fleece into marketable products like roving, batts, core-spun rug yarn, and traditional plied yarn. The mill serves both individual fiber artists and commercial customers seeking unique product lines. Their state-of-the-art equipment includes custom-made milling machinery for processing various animal fibers.
Details
Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama, Mohair, Wool
Location
Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
ANSWER: They require a minimum of 20 pounds for commercial processing runs. For custom processing jobs, they work with individual farmers and hand spinners on a per-order basis. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill to discuss your specific project requirements and pricing.
How long does processing take?
ANSWER: Standard processing turnaround varies based on the time of year and current order volume. They reserve machine time each month for commercial customers to ensure quicker turnaround. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill for current scheduling estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
ANSWER: They process a variety of fiber animals including sheep, alpacas, llamas, camels, goats and rabbits. They work with Jacob sheep fleeces specifically, and can handle most types of raw fleeces from small fiber farms. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill to discuss your specific fiber type and processing needs.
What services and products do they offer?
ANSWER: They offer fiber preparation, blending, carding, pindrafting, spinning, and felt production. Products include roving, batts, cloud, core-spun rug yarn, and traditional plied yarn. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill for a complete list of services and pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
ANSWER: They specialize in small batch custom processing for fiber farmers and hand spinners, transforming raw fleece into beautiful marketable products. Commercial processing is also available with wholesale pricing for smaller retailers. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill to discuss your custom project needs.
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