Custom Processing

Want us to process your fibre?

We get that you don’t have time to make your own yarn from scratch. We can take care of all or part of the process, and leave the fun parts for you to do.

Please Note: We are not accepting applications at this time, since our schedule is full through 2028. Applications for 2029 processing will reopen in Summer of 2027.

Here is how that could look:

1. Submit the application at the bottom of this page.

We will email you an approximate date when we can start working on your fibre. If you like, we can phone you to discuss your specific situation.

2. Drop off your fibre at Austin Woollen Mill.

A few weeks before we are ready to start, we will contact you to arrange a drop-off date. We would love to meet you and discuss your order in person when you drop off, but sometimes mailing the fibre is also an option.

3.Pay and Pick up

Usually 1-2 months after the start date, we will contact you with an outline of what we have produced with your fibre and what the final cost will be. You can pay when you pick up, or pay online in advance if you prefer.

FAQ

  • To keep room in our schedule for you and all your friends, we limit batch sizes 5 kgs or less. There is no minimum size, but we charge a minimum of $150—the itemized price list can be seen below.

  • Please skirt your fleeces thoroughly before bringing them in—it saves you money and results in a better end product. We will not process fleeces with excessive veggie matter, manure tags, or felted areas. And our pricing is based on the incoming weight of the fibre—you can easily save $30 or more by removing dung tags or other problem areas before you drop off. Here is a short video that shows the basics of how to skirt your fleece.

  • Please package your wool in clear plastic bags—we will not accept fibre in black garbage bags. A clear bag lets us see your identifying label and quickly spot problems like mould or moths. You can put one fleece per bag, or put several smaller fleeces together if you want us to blend them as one batch.

  • Dropping off and picking up your fibre at the mill are your responsibility. If you choose to use mail or courier, you will need to pay for that yourself.

  • We do not require a deposit. On the other hand, we expect you to pay in full and pick up your finished product 1-2 weeks after we notify you of completion. If a balance is left owing longer than 60 days on fibre processing, that fibre will become the property of Austin Woollen Mill.

Custom Fibre Milling Pricing (2028)

**prices will be calculated based on incoming weight**

**Exotic fibre (e.g. rabbit, suri, pet fur) processing is available, but is not included in this price list. Ask for pricing**

Roving & Batts $55/kg

Yarn

Fingering/Sport weight (2- or 3-ply) $103/kg

DK/Chunky weight (2- or 3-ply) $89/kg

Lopi-style (single-ply) $79/kg

Processing fibre always results in some waste. Usually between 25%-50% of the weight is lost, but sometimes more. This loss is the result of dirt and grease being washed away, and fleeces with excessive veggie matter and dung tags will lose even more.