Foster Creek Fiber Mill
Doland, SD
Custom fiber mill in Doland, SD processing wool, alpaca, and other fibers into roving, yarn, and felt.
Turnaround
6+ months
Minimum Order
3 pound minimum (charged due to setup times)
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About Foster Creek Fiber Mill
Foster Creek Fiber Mill is a full-service custom fiber processing facility located near Doland, South Dakota, owned by Pam Evenson and her family. The mill utilizes Stonehedge equipment to produce cloud, unfelted batts, roving, pin-drafted roving, yarns, and felted products. They process a variety of fibers including wool, alpaca, mohair, angora, and other exotics, offering services such as washing, carding, spinning, plying, and felting. The mill requires a 3 pound minimum charge due to machine setup times, with a current turnaround of approximately 6 months or more for processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Foster Creek Fiber Mill charges a 3 pound minimum per order due to machine setup times, though there is no minimum batch size for accepting orders. A 50% deposit is required to begin processing. Contact Foster Creek Fiber Mill to discuss your specific project requirements.
How long does processing take?
Foster Creek Fiber Mill currently has approximately a 6+ month wait time once fiber is shipped to the mill. This timeframe may vary based on current order volume. Contact Foster Creek Fiber Mill for current scheduling estimates.
What fiber types do they work with?
Foster Creek Fiber Mill processes sheep wool, alpaca (including Suri), mohair, angora, llama, goat, and rabbit fibers. Exotic fibers like Suri alpaca and mohair incur an additional $10 per pound fee. Contact Foster Creek Fiber Mill to discuss your specific fiber type.
What services and products do they offer?
Foster Creek Fiber Mill offers carding (roving/cloud at $22/lb, batts at $25/lb), spinning in various weights ($35-$44/lb), and felting ($20/lb plus thickness fees). Additional services include designer yarn, blending, and cone or skein winding. Contact Foster Creek Fiber Mill for complete pricing.
Do they offer custom processing?
Foster Creek Fiber Mill specializes in small batch custom processing for small local farmers and ranchers. They work with customers individually to turn fibers into roving, yarn, or felted products. Each order requires a separate order form. Contact Foster Creek Fiber Mill to discuss your custom project needs.
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