Woman-owned wool processing mill in Mount Vernon, WA
Turnaround
less than 90 days
Minimum Order
3 lbs for retail (under 15 lbs); 15+ lbs for wholesale
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About Skagit Woolen Works
Located in Mount Vernon, Washington, Skagit Woolen Works operates as a woman-owned processing mill serving fiber farms and fiber enthusiasts throughout the Puget Sound region. The mill houses a 1922 Davis & Furber industrial carder (affectionately named Rosie) alongside modern spinning machinery acquired in spring 2024, enabling them to produce roving, batts, needle felted sheets, and custom yarn in various weights. They offer scouring, picking, blending, carding, pindrafting, felting, spinning, and dyeing services using biodegradable soaps for environmentally conscious processing. Their retail services accommodate batches from 3 to 15 pounds, while wholesale processing handles batches exceeding 15 pounds, with turnarounds typically under 90 days.
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Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama, Mohair
Location
Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
They require a minimum of 3 pounds for retail processing (batches under 15 pounds) and over 15 pounds for wholesale/producer orders. Retail pricing applies to end-users not planning to resell products, while wholesale is for fiber producers planning to sell their finished goods. Contact Skagit Woolen Works to determine which tier applies to your project.
How long does processing take?
Standard processing at the mill typically completes in under 90 days from receipt to delivery. However, their schedule is currently full until 2026, and they re-opened for custom processing inquiries as of November this year. Contact Skagit Woolen Works to join their waiting list for the next available processing window.
What fiber types do they work with?
They process medium fine to coarse sheep wools including dual purpose, primitive, longwool, and cross breeds. Camelid fibers such as llama and alpaca are accepted but must be blended with at least 20-30% wool. Mohair can be processed when blended with 70-80% wool. All fibers should have a 3-10 inch staple length. Contact Skagit Woolen Works to confirm your specific fiber is suitable.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer full custom processing including scouring with biodegradable soaps, picking, blending, and carding into roving or batts up to 60 inches wide. Additional services encompass pindrafted pencil roving, needle felting into sheets up to 36x96 inches, and yarn spinning in fingering through Aran weights. Dyeing services are available in the lock (before carding). Contact Skagit Woolen Works for complete pricing and service options.
Do they offer custom processing?
They specialize in small batch custom processing tailored for fiber farmers and hand spinners, with two pricing tiers based on volume and intended use. They cannot process dog, angora, or yak fibers at this time but can arrange mix-ins like silk or bamboo upon request. Staple length requirements vary by desired output: 3.5-6 inches for yarn, 3-10 inches for roving. Contact Skagit Woolen Works to submit your project for evaluation.
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