Family-owned fiber mill on Maryland's Eastern Shore processing alpaca, wool, llama and more.
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About Painted Sky Fiber Mill
Located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Painted Sky Fiber Mill is a family-owned facility that processes natural fibers including alpaca, wool, llama, mohair and goat fibers. They offer total fiber processing services from tumbling and washing through spinning, plying and skeining. The mill creates custom yarn weights and offers over-dyeing services for customers seeking unique color combinations. Each fleece is processed according to YPP Industry Standards to ensure consistent quality.
Details
Fiber Types
Angora, Llama, Mohair
Location
Maryland
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum order requirements?
Painted Sky Fiber Mill requires fleeces to be properly skirted before processing. They do not specify a minimum poundage on their website. Potential customers should contact the mill directly to discuss their specific order requirements and to receive a personalized quote for processing services.
How long does processing take?
The mill advises customers to call 410-708-2212 for current order turnaround times as processing duration varies by season and workload. Their standard business hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm for inquiries about scheduling and estimated completion times.
What fiber types do they work with?
Painted Sky Fiber Mill processes alpaca (both Huacaya and Suri), wool including Shetland, Gotland, Corriedale, Romney, Border Leicester, Finn and Tunis, plus llama, angora, pygora and mohair. They do not currently accept Merino, Cormo or CVM fibers for processing.
What services and products do they offer?
They offer complete fiber processing including tumbling, washing, dyeing, blending, picking, dehairing, carding, draw framing, spinning, plying, coning, steaming and skeining. Products include yarn, rovings, batts and cotton core rug yarn in various weights from fingering to bulky.
Do they offer custom processing?
Painted Sky Fiber Mill specializes in custom processing for individual fleeces, creating natural color blends or colorful combinations through over-dyeing and blending options. They provide recommendations on yarn weights and color combinations based on each fleece's characteristics. Contact them to discuss your custom project needs.
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