Vermont mill offering custom yarn processing for small farms
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Minimum Order
35 lbs raw fleece or 20 lbs scoured fleece
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About Green Mountain Spinnery
Green Mountain Spinnery transforms fleece from small-scale farms into artisanal handspun yarns. Located in Putney, Vermont, the mill specializes in custom processing for regional fiber producers, offering carding and spinning services with a minimum of 35 pounds of raw fleece or 20 pounds of scoured fleece. They work with local wool, mohair, alpaca, and other natural fibers, creating custom-blended yarns that showcase the unique characteristics of each producer's fleece. All scouring uses vegetable oil-based soap with no chemicals, reflecting their commitment to environmentally conscious production methods.
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Fiber Types
Alpaca, Angora, Mohair, Wool
Scale
Small
Location
Vermont
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
ANSWER: Green Mountain Spinnery requires a minimum of 35 pounds of raw fleece or 20 pounds of scoured fleece for custom processing. For lots under 20 pounds after scouring, customers may purchase additional wool from the mill to reach the 20-pound minimum. Contact Green Mountain Spinnery to discuss your specific project requirements and processing options.
How long does processing take?
ANSWER: The website does not specify an exact turnaround time for custom processing. Green Mountain Spinnery encourages customers to contact them directly at 802.387.4528 to discuss current scheduling and project timelines. They work with customers individually to design yarns that enhance the specific characteristics of their fibers.
What fiber types do they work with?
ANSWER: Green Mountain Spinnery processes sheep wool, mohair, alpaca, and angora fibers. They can blend up to 40% wool with 60% mohair or alpaca depending on grade and staple length. The mill evaluates each fleece sample to determine processing effectiveness and accepts fibers meeting their quality specifications. Contact Green Mountain Spinnery to discuss your specific fiber type.
What services and products do they offer?
ANSWER: They offer custom yarn processing including hand scouring with vegetable oil-based soap, carding, and spinning into worsted weight or bulky yarns. The mill produces light weight, worsted weight, and bulky yarns either plied or unplied. Custom fiber blending services are available for producers wanting unique yarn compositions. Contact Green Mountain Spinnery for complete service details.
Do they offer custom processing?
ANSWER: Green Mountain Spinnery specializes in custom processing for small-scale sheep and fiber producers, accepting raw or scoured fleece starting at 35 pounds. They work with customers to design yarns that enhance their unique fleece characteristics, including custom fiber blending and natural color options. Contact custom@spinnery.com or call 802.387.4528 to discuss custom processing plans.
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