Alpaca Processing
August 27, 2009
Hello everyone, good news on the wash rack expansion project. Looks like we are over ½ way there now. We are trying hard to balance the work schedule with the mill work to not impact any deliveries. Things are moving along.
We have been doing tons of Alpaca fiber and it is processing beautifully. One customer has a home built tumbler and has pre-tumbled all of his fiber. These of course results in less vegetable matter to deal with.
The next key of course is getting that long staple length. I know I preach but this fiber is processing so nice because of proper staple length. We get asked what to do with 2nds, necks, and legs. We recommend transforming these into clouds. This allows you to market directly to hand spinners Alpaca fiber that can be hand spun but not commercially spun without blending. Customers that have elected to have us perform this service have been very satisfied with the results.
Jane
Jane,
You have Icelandics, so I am assuming you know how to process their wool.
YEA!!! I am sending some wool to you via a friend who will meet you in WI faire. Can you tell me, do you spin sock weight yarn? This is what I need. I have a special request for some and need to fill it.
Thanks and good to find you!
Diana