Family-owned custom fiber mill in central North Carolina
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Minimum Order
Contact Shepherd’s Gate Fiber Mill directly
Website
shepherdsgatefibermill.com
About Shepherd’s Gate Fiber Mill
Shepherd's Gate Fiber Mill is a family-owned and operated custom fiber processing facility located in central North Carolina. Operated by Dan & Ann Payne, the mill processes a wide variety of fibers using state-of-the-art equipment capable of handling small batches or individual fleeces. Their services include washing, picking, dehairing, carding, pin drafting, spinning, plying, wet felting, and custom dyeing, transforming fiber into roving, batts, felt, or yarn. The mill works with breeds such as Border Leicester, Blue Faced Leicester, Jacob, and Suffolk, and welcomes fiber farmers and hand spinners seeking quality custom processing.
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Fiber Types
Wool
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Shepherd's Gate Fiber Mill can process small batches or individual fleeces as requested. They welcome orders of all sizes and encourage contacting the mill to discuss specific project requirements and pricing details.
How long does processing take?
The mill makes every effort to process fiber in the timeframe promised, though peak seasons may affect turnaround. All processing slots are currently filled until March 2025. Contact Shepherd's Gate Fiber Mill for current scheduling estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
Shepherd's Gate processes a wide variety of fibers including sheep wool, alpaca, llama, mohair, goat, and rabbit fibers. They work with breeds such as Border Leicester, Blue Faced Leicester, Jacob, and Suffolk. Contact Shepherd's Gate Fiber Mill to discuss your specific fiber type.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer comprehensive fiber processing including washing, picking, dehairing, carding, pin drafting, spinning, plying, wet felting, and custom dyeing. Finished products include roving, batts, felt, and yarn. Contact Shepherd's Gate Fiber Mill for complete pricing and service details.
Do they offer custom processing?
They specialize in small batch custom processing for fiber farmers and hand spinners, offering both 100% pure fiber processing and custom blending services. Contact Shepherd's Gate Fiber Mill to discuss your custom project needs.
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