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Underhill Fiber Mill

Jenny Smith

50 Wilson rd. Gorham Me. 04038

(207) 756-0076  email: underhillfiber@yahoo.com

www.underhillfibers.com

Fiber Processing Services

Information & Pricing Effective September 2023

We specialize in processing small batches of fiber into roving and batts for spinning and felting and into worsted, DK, and sport weight two-ply yarns.  White, natural colored, and dyed fibers can be processed. Dyed fibers are run seasonally. The weight of any added blending fibers we supply will be added to the incoming weight.

Fleeces need to be well skirted – NO hoof, no tags and as little vegetation as possible, i.e. don’t put anything in the bag that you don’t want back in your roving or yarn. Just because you bought a fleece preskirted does not mean it is fine, please check it! We reserve the right to reject fiber not suitable for processing. There is a $30 charge for equipment damaging hoof or other foreign objects. If we have to skirt your fleece there is a $25-50 charge per fleece. 

We accept washed fiber. The fiber must be free of any tacky or waxy feeling when dry. If the fiber we receive is not clean enough to process we will re-wash and charge the raw processing fee.

You will receive confirmation of receipt of your fiber via email. Upon completion of your order we will notify you of the total charges (processing fees plus shipping). We accept cash, personal checks, money orders, paypal, and accept Visa and MasterCard. No fiber will be shipped without full payment.

Please include in each bag of fiber; your name, two forms of contact, instructions. Thank you. 

All Pricing is Based on Incoming Weight per Batch

Fees are charged at ¼ pound increments. 

Carding into Roving or Batts – includes picking & carding 

No minimum weight but the minimum charge is for 1 pound.  Finished roving has no twist, and is approximately 3/4 – 1 ½ inches in diameter depending on fiber type. It is packaged loosely in plastic bags. Roving and batts made of 100% exotic fibers are fragile.

Raw  Fiber: (includes washing)

 $18.00 per pound medium wool, mohair, alpaca, llama.

Washed Fiber: no perfume scents can be left in.  

 $16.00 per pound medium wool, mohair, alpaca, llama.

Additional charges:

  Add $4.00 per pound for extra washes, usually Merino, Rambouillet, Columbia, Cormo, CVM, etc.

  Add $2.00 per pound for blending: silk, angora, merino, bamboo, stripes, ect. 

Spinning - includes washing, picking, carding, spinning, and coning

We cannot spin any fiber longer than 6 inches or less then 2.5 inches. (As regular yarn) Over 6” may spin as a lopi style yarn. The fee includes washing, picking, carding, spinning, plying a 2 ply yarn. Minimum charge is for 4 pounds. We will spin less but the charge will be for 4 pounds.

The yards per pound versus diameter of yarn varies greatly depending on fiber type (i.e. 800 yards per pound of 100% mohair will be much smaller in diameter than wool at 800 yards per pound). Just remember that natural fibers somedays do as they darn well please, we will do our best to make them mind. We can spin 100% fine wools: Merino, Rambouillet, Cormo, CVM, and their crosses, but they will give inconsistent results. Looking more “homespun” then mill spun. They often will spin smoother as blends, ask us for your options. 

Our standard yarn is designed as a soft spun knitting yarn, contact us for specifics for a firmer yarn for weaving warps or other specialty uses. Extra charges may apply.  Yards per pound is approximated, give or take 150yyp.  

Size of Yarn    Yards/Pound    Cost/Pound

Worsted/Bulky    ~900/~500    $30

DK    ~1100    $32

Reg Sport    ~1350    $36

Light Sport    ~1600    $40

Lopi    ~45     $34

Add $2.00 per pound for blending, $4 per pound for extra washes.   Skeining, 200yds or as asked: $4.00 per pound

All yarns will have some spinning oil in them which can be washed out before or after using, yarn will have a softer and fuller look and feel after washing. We recommend knitting, crocheting, or weaving a sample and washing it to determine the best gauge or sett to use for your project. A 6% service tax will be applied to all processing cost.

Please Note: Fiber/yarn from accounts unpaid after 30 days of notification will become the property of Underhill Fibers. Prices subject to change. A 50% deposit will ensure you receive the price stated at the time a deposit is received.