Small Washington mill processing alpaca and wool into yarn, roving, felt, and rugs.
Turnaround
3-12 months
Minimum Order
Contact Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill directly
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About Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill
Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill is a small fiber processing facility located in Yelm, Washington, that has been serving the alpaca industry since 1993. They specialize in transforming raw fiber into roving, batts, yarn, felt sheets, and finished products including rugs, dryer balls, and household items. The mill offers custom processing services using alpaca, sheep, merino, and bamboo fibers, with capabilities ranging from core spun rug yarn to needle felted items. They utilize a queue-based scheduling system and require a $10 per pound deposit before beginning processing work. The facility produces American-made alpaca products and also buys fiber at fair market value.
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Fiber Types
Alpaca, Cotton, Wool
Location
Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
They do not publicly list a specific minimum poundage requirement on their website. Potential clients should contact the mill directly to discuss their specific fiber processing needs and project requirements. The mill operates on a queue system and requires a $10 per pound deposit before beginning work.
How long does processing take?
Processing takes approximately 3-12 months once the mill begins work on your fiber. They notify customers about two months in advance when they are ready to accept incoming fiber. Peak season and equipment issues may affect turnaround times. Contact Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill for current scheduling estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
They process alpaca, sheep, merino, bamboo, and cotton fibers. They create custom blends and offer services including roving, batting, yarn, felt sheets, and finished products. The mill also produces core spun rug yarn from lower quality fiber and can work with various natural fibers for different projects. Contact Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill to discuss your specific fiber type.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer fiber processing into roving, batts, yarn, and felt sheets, along with finished products including rugs, dryer balls, trivets, coasters, and hand braided rugs. Additional services include raw fiber sorting, grading, skirting, needle felting, and wool pellet production. They also teach hand spinning, knitting, and raw fiber preparation classes. Contact Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill for a complete list of services and pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
They specialize in small batch custom processing for fiber farmers and hand spinners. Each order is processed by color, with invoicing and shipping occurring as batches are completed. They require a $10 per pound deposit and a 3% surcharge for card payments (waived for check or ACH). Contact Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill to discuss your custom project needs and Get on their processing queue.
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