Pricing

Scouring charges are based on incoming weight. All other services are based on clean, dry weight going into that step. EG: Picking is based on Weight after drying. Carding is based on finished weight of picked fiber. You don't pay for loss at the previous stage. There are no minimum lots, but lots less than one pound are charged as one pound.

Scouring- all fibers:	$3.00 per pound
Scouring will only be done for fibers that will be further processed at the mill. At this time we aren't set-up to scour only.
Rewashing as Needed	$3.50 per pound to take into account for less weight coming in.
Hand Skirting and removing Foreign Matter	$15.00 per hour
Picking- all fibers	$1.00 per pound
Carding, Batts - most wools and blends to 30% Exotic fibers.
2"- 4" staple	$4.00 per pound
Carding, Roving- Most wools and Blends to 30% exotic fibers
3"-6" staple	$4.50 per pound
Carding, Batts
Long-Staple & Exotics	$6.00 per pound
Carding, Roving
Long Staple & Exotic Fibers	$6.50 per pound
Blending	No Charge

All prices are subject to change. We accept cash, personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders and PayPal payments. Credit card payments may be made through PayPal. We reserve the right to hold return shipping until your personal check clears the bank.

An invoice will be either e-mailed or mailed when you processing is complete. Payment is expected within 15 days of the invoice date. Return shipping is in addition to processing charges.

Mohair, Alpaca, llama and blends of these are considered exotic. Some luster & long wool breeds are charged at exotic pricing, if necessary.

Blends containing silk, dehaired camel and cashmere, Angora rabbit and other very fine fibers may contain up to 30% of these fibers. We can process 100% exotics, but some will require the addition of a small amount of wool. We reserve the right to add the appropriate wool if necessary at an additional charge for the wool. We will call you first, before doing so.

Are you looking to add these fibers? Let us know & we will find them for you to blend with your fibers.

Shipping Instructions

You can drop the wool in the mail using any service that works best for you. If you live close enough to drop your fiber off, we welcome you to visit the mill but please call ahead to make sure that we are there.

When shipping your fiber to us to be processed, place each individual batch in it's own plastic bag. Make sure the bag has no holes in it. Place an index card, about 4"x5" on the top of the fleece. On the card, put your name, address, phone, e-mail and the best time to call, breed the fiber came from and specific instructions. Fill out the Service Request Form and include it in box #1. Keep a copy for your records. To get out as much air as possible: Gather the plastic bag & make it as tight a seal as possible around the nozzle. Put the nozzle of a shop type vacuum on the card to keep from sucking up the fiber. Turn the vacuum on & get as much air out as possible, continuing to gather the plastic bag as everything is compressed. When you have gotten as much air out as possible, the fleece should be about _ the original size. Use a twist tie to close the bag tightly. It does not harm the fleece, as long as it isn't left this way for months. By using this method of removing air in the bag of fleece, you can easily ship four large fleeces in one box. The weight of this box is about 36 pounds. Make sure the box is a sturdy one (but still within the shipping size limits), tape it well on both top & bottom. Large paper towel boxes should be able to hold 40 to 50 pounds. Label boxes on the outside with Box ____ of ______.

Service Request Form

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