Fiber Processing
Scouring (Washing) System
Every incoming batch is washed with eco-friendly detergent in temperature controlled water, ensuring that the fleece is never damaged.
After washing, the fiber is placed on drying racks to completely air dry.
Opening (Picker)
All fiber goes through the picker, opening it without breakage and removing any tangles. To improve the fleeces progress and reduce static, conditioning agents may be put back in.
Dehairing
Dehairing is highly recommended for obtaining a high quality yarn from dual-coated animals. The dehairing machine separates the guard hairs from the desired fine fibers, improving the softness.
*Customers may opt out if specified.
Carding
The carding machine aligns individual fibers into a parallel arrangement crucial to making an even and consistent yarn. Roving or batts are formed at this stage.
Pindrafting
Rovings from the carding machine are then fed through the pindrafter to further align the fleece. This produces a more uniform yarn with less thick or thin defects.
Spinning & Plying
The yarn is then spun to desired weight from lace to bulky. For a stronger yarn, one or more strands can be plyed together.
Skeining (Conewinding)
The skein is made by forming a continuous coil of yarn that has been wound around a circulating frame.
*Customers may choose cones if specified.