Family fiber mill in northern Illinois offering custom wool processing
About Round Barn Fiber Mill
Round Barn Fiber Mill is a family-owned and operated fiber processing facility located in northern Illinois, just four miles south of the Wisconsin border. The mill specializes in custom wool and fiber processing for farmers, shepherds, and hand spinners, transforming raw fiber into marketable products such as roving, batts, cloud,corespun rug yarn, and traditional plied yarn. Their state-of-the-art equipment handles sheep wool, alpaca, llama, camels, goats, rabbits, and other fiber animals. The mill also offers commercial processing services for small yarn companies seeking custom yarn production.
Details
Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama, Mohair, Wool
Location
Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
ANSWER: They require an $8.00 per pound deposit for both carded and spun products. Bulky yarn orders require a minimum of 3 plies. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill to discuss your specific project requirements and pricing.
How long does processing take?
ANSWER: Processing time varies based on current workload and seasonal demand. They recommend contacting the mill directly for current scheduling estimates as turnaround times fluctuate throughout the year. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill for accurate lead times.
What fiber types do they work with?
ANSWER: They process fiber from sheep, alpacas, llamas, camels, goats, and rabbits. Their equipment is specifically designed to handle a variety of fiber animals commonly used in textile production. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill to discuss your specific fiber type.
What services and products do they offer?
ANSWER: They offer washing, carding, pindrafting, spinning, and felt production. Finished products include cloud, batts, roving coils, pindrafted roving, corespun rug yarn, and traditional plied yarn in various weights. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill for complete service pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
ANSWER: They specialize in small batch custom processing for fiber farmers and hand spinners, helping transform raw fleece into high-value finished products. Contact Round Barn Fiber Mill to discuss your custom project needs and receive a personalized quote.
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