Custom fiber processing mill in Woodland, CA since 2017
Turnaround
Contact Valley Oak Wool Mill directly
Minimum Order
10 lbs per wash lot (7 lbs for alpaca), 3 inch minimum staple length
Website
valleyoakwoolmill.com
About Valley Oak Wool Mill
Valley Oak Wool & Fiber Mill in Woodland, California has been providing custom fiber processing services since 2017. The mill offers comprehensive wool processing including scouring, carding, pin drafted roving, and spinning into yarn. They specialize in processing sheep wool, alpaca, llama, mohair, and goat fibers for local fiber farmers and hand spinners. The owner, Marcail McWilliams, brings over 16 years of milling experience and holds a BFA in textiles from California College of the Arts.
Details
Fiber Types
Alpaca, Llama, Mohair, Wool
Location
California
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
ANSWER: Valley Oak Wool Mill requires a minimum of 10 pounds per wash lot for sheep wool and goat fibers, with 7 pounds minimum for alpaca. All fiber must be at least 3 inches in staple length and free of wood chips, burs, and heavily matted areas. Contact Valley Oak Wool Mill to discuss your specific project requirements.
How long does processing take?
ANSWER: The mill does not list a specific turnaround time on their website. Processing time varies based on current workload and fiber type. Contact Valley Oak Wool Mill directly for current scheduling estimates and availability.
What fiber types do they work with?
ANSWER: Valley Oak Wool Mill processes sheep wool including Romney, Corriedale, Suffolk, Finn, Cheviot, Shetland, CVM, and Targhee breeds, along with alpaca, llama, mohair, and rabbit fibers. They do not process Babydoll Southdown wool. Contact Valley Oak Wool Mill to discuss your specific fiber type.
What services and products do they offer?
ANSWER: Valley Oak Wool Mill offers scouring at $8 per pound, carding for batting and clouds at $20 per pound, pin drafted roving at $24.50 per pound, core spun spinning at $29.72 per pound, and two-ply spinning at $38 per pound. Contact Valley Oak Wool Mill for complete pricing details.
Do they offer custom processing?
ANSWER: Valley Oak Wool Mill specializes in small batch custom processing for fiber farmers and hand spinners. They require fiber to meet specific quality standards including cleanliness and staple length. Contact Valley Oak Wool Mill to discuss your custom processing needs.
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