Fibre Mill - Custom Processing
- CARDED BATTS : $20/lb: Incoming - dirty weight, batt size: 72"x20"
- ROVING: $25/lb: Incoming - dirty weight
- COTTON CORE RUG YARN: $28/lb Incoming - dirty weight
- HANDSPUN BULKY LOPI SINGLES: $60/lb Incoming - dirty weight
- PREFELTED BATTS: $35/lb Incoming - dirty weight
- NEEDLE FELTED SHEETS 2'x4' approx.: $45/lb Incoming - dirty weight- 1lb can make up to 2 sheets depending on clean weight and type of fibre.
- WET FELTED SHEETS 3'x4' approx.: $55/lb Incoming - dirty weight- one sheet can use up to 3lbs of fibre depending on clean weight and type of fibre.
- GARDEN FELTS 20"x48" approx: $40/lb Incoming - dirty weight- 1lb can make up to 4 sheets depending on clean weight and type of fibre.
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INSOLES: $55/lb Incoming - dirty weight-1lb can make up to 10 sets of insoles depending on clean weight and type of fibre.
- BLENDING: $2+/lb clean wt.: Wool can be added to processing if needed or desired. If not supplied by the customer, wool will be added, and the price will be determined.
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PELLETIZING: $5/lb: pelletizing is a minimum of 5lbs. Wool will be added to make up the minimum weight at no charge under 100lb, over 100lbs, $0.50/lb will be charged per lb of wool.
Pelleting options: Bulk pelleting - $5/lb. Received in a box enclosed in a plastic bag.
Retail ready bagged and custom labelled pellets - $6.50/lb. Plus $250 label design fee with customer provided logo. Compostable bags holding 454g (1lb) of pellets labelled with your farm/store logo on front and instructions on back. *original files aren’t provided, only finished labels.
PELLETING ALPACA FIBRE: Due to it’s lack of lanolin we mix alpaca with wool. The amount of alpaca in the pellets is approximately 50% alpaca depending on the fibre. When pelleting alpaca, the weight of the wool is added to the price at no charge up to 100lbs. 100-400lbs wool is charged at $0.25/lb. Over 400 lbs, wool is charged ar $0.50/lb
Shipping: Shipping is determined by individual order. We strive to get the best rate possible. Location of destination can affect the cost of shipping greatly. We try and keep it to no higher than $40, but remote destinations may cost more. We don’t cover the cost of incoming fibre. If you would like assistance in shipping fibre to us, please let us know and we will try and get you the best rate. International orders will have additional customs charges.
INFORMATION
- Each incoming bag of fibre MUST have a pre-printed and fully filled out tag that identifies the customer.
- FIBRE TYPE: EcoWool specializes in strong and coarse fibre. These fibres are often ideal for felting, strong handspinning yarns, weaving, and other craft endeavours. We can process fine fibre but coarse fibre will contaminate the end result.
- FLEECE CONTAMINATION: If fleece contains sticks, hoof trimmings, excessive burrs, moths, beetles, etc. it will be slated for pelletizing. Customer will be informed befor this is done. If customer turns down pelletizing, the fleece must be picked up or will become the property of EcoWool Canada Inc. IF MOTHS ARE PRESENT LET US KNOWSO IT CAN BE STORED APPROPRIATELY.
- BLENDING OF FIBRES: some fibre will need to have wool added to them depending on end use. Before adding any additional fibre the customer will be informed.
- ORDER DROP OFF: Orders can be dropped off up to 90 days prior to processing at a pre-arranged time. Orders are stored indoors in a cool space to prevent contamination.
- ORDER PICK-UP Orders must be picked up within 30 days of processing completion. If it’s not picked up a storage charge of $2/lb/week will be charged. After a total of 60 days, the order will become the property of EcoWool Canada Inc.
- SHIPPING: Orders can be shipped at customers expense. Shipping fees will be paid prior to shipping.
- DEPOSIT: A deposit of 50% of the estimated cost of processing will be paid upon fibre delivery.
- Weight: 1 pound is 454g.
FIBRES ACCEPTED FOR PELLETS:
- Sheep Wool: No additions are needed
- Alpaca: Wool needs to be added for binding.
- Dog/Cat Hair: Wool needs to be added for binding.
- Other Natural Fibres: Please contact.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
•FIBRE TYPE: EcoWool specializes in strong and waste fibre. These fibres are often ideal for felting, strong handspinning yarns, weaving, and other craft endeavours. We are not equipped to process fine and premium wool.
•FLEECE CONTAMINATION: If fleece contains sticks, hoof trimmings, excessive burrs, moths, beetles, etc. it will be slated for pelletizing. Customer will be informed befor this is done. If customer turns down pelletizing, the fleece can be left at mill free of charge, or picked up within 30 days.
•SKIRTING: Skirting is done at no cost with the option of having that fibre made into pellets for a fee. Unless otherwise specified, the skirted wool will be retained and utilized by EcoWool Canada Inc.
•BLENDING OF FIBRES: some fibre will need to have wool added to them depending on end use. Before adding any additional fibre the customer will be informed.
•ORDER DROP OFF: Orders can be dropped off up to 30 days prior to processing at a pre-arranged time. Orders are stored indoors in a cool space to prevent contamination. Each incoming bag of fibre should have a pre-printed and fully filled out tag that identifies the customer to ensure your get YOUR fibre back. Bags of fibre look the same when in the same room.
•ORDER PICK-UP: Orders must be picked up within 30 days of processing completion. If it’s not picked up a storage charge of $2/lb/week will be charged. After a total of 60 days, the order will become the property of EcoWool Canada Inc.
•SHIPPING: Custom orders can be shipped at customer's expense. Shipping fees will be paid prior to shipping.
•DEPOSIT: A deposit of 50% of the estimated cost of processing will be paid upon fibre delivery.
•WEIGHT: 1 pound is 454g.