Clean Fleece NY
Mechanicville, NY
Scouring mill in Mechanicville, NY washing animal fibers
About Clean Fleece NY
Clean Fleece NY operates as a scouring facility in Mechanicville, New York, providing animal fiber washing services for farmers, crafters, and textile manufacturers. The mill specializes in opening, washing, rinsing, and drying raw wool and other animal fibers to prepare them for further processing. They accept all animal fiber types with flexible color sorting options into 50-pound batches. The facility opened in late 2023 and serves both Hudson Valley Textile Project members and non-members.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Clean Fleece NY requires a minimum of 50 pounds of greasy fiber per washlot. A washlot is 50 pounds or more of a wool group that will be opened, scoured, and dried as a group, with blending occurring within that lot. Contact Clean Fleece NY to discuss your specific project requirements and pricing.
How long does processing take?
The website does not specify exact processing turnaround times. Full payment is due within 30 days of order completion, and the mill operates by appointment only. Contact Clean Fleece NY for current scheduling estimates and lead times based on your order volume.
What fiber types do they work with?
Clean Fleece NY accepts all animal fibers including sheep wool, alpaca, llama, mohair, goat, and rabbit fibers. Colors may be mixed or separated into 50-pound batches depending on preference. Contact Clean Fleece NY to discuss your specific fiber type and processing needs.
What services and products do they offer?
Clean Fleece NY provides scouring services including fiber opening, washing, rinsing, and drying. Additional skirting and sorting services are available for an additional charge. All fleeces should be skirted prior to arrival unless prior arrangements are made. Contact Clean Fleece NY for a complete list of services and pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
Clean Fleece NY offers custom sorting services for an additional charge and can separate colors into 50-pound batches according to preference. They work with both Hudson Valley Textile Project members and non-members. Contact Clean Fleece NY to discuss your custom processing requirements.
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