Maine fiber mill processing wool, alpaca, and mohair into roving and yarn
Turnaround
Contact Underhill Fibers directly
Minimum Order
Carding has no minimum weight but minimum charge is for 1 pound; Spinning requires minimum charge for 4 pounds
Website
underhillfibers.com
About Underhill Fibers
UnderHill Fibers is a small-scale fiber processing mill located in Gorham, Maine, run by Jenny Smith. The mill specializes in processing individual fleeces into roving, batts, and yarn using environmentally friendly practices including solar power and safe soaps. They accept washed fiber and offer custom processing for sheep wool, alpaca, llama, mohair, and specialty fibers with seasonal dye services available. The farm emphasizes sustainability and reuses materials when possible.
Details
Fiber Types
Alpaca, Angora, Llama, Mohair, Silk, Wool
Location
Maine
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
ANSWER: Carding into roving or batts has no minimum weight but the minimum charge is for 1 pound of incoming fiber. Spinning services require a minimum charge for 4 pounds; they will spin less but the charge applies for 4 pounds. Contact UnderHill Fibers to discuss your specific project requirements and pricing.
How long does processing take?
ANSWER: The website does not specify exact turnaround times. Upon receipt of fiber, customers receive confirmation via email, and notification of total charges upon completion. Contact UnderHill Fibers for current scheduling estimates and processing timelines.
What fiber types do they work with?
ANSWER: They process sheep wool including medium wool, merino, rambouillet, columbia, cormo, and cvm, as well as alpaca, llama, mohair, and specialty fibers like silk, angora, and bamboo for blending. Both white and natural colored fibers are accepted, with dyed fiber processing available seasonally. Contact UnderHill Fibers to discuss your specific fiber type and processing needs.
What services and products do they offer?
ANSWER: They offer washing, picking, carding into roving or batts for spinning and felting, spinning into worsted, DK, sport, and light sport weight two-ply yarns, skeining, and seasonal custom dye services. Finished roving is packaged loosely in plastic bags without twist. Contact UnderHill Fibers for a complete list of services and current pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
ANSWER: They specialize in small batch custom processing for individual fleeces from fiber farmers and hand spinners. They create custom roving and yarn tailored to customer specifications, with blending options available. Contact UnderHill Fibers to discuss your custom project needs.
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