We process raw fleece for small to mid-sized Canadian farms, free from the chemicals commonly used in modern textiles. As a semi-worsted mill, we offer farmers a broad range of finished products. We are large enough to handle hundreds of pounds of fleece, yet small enough to be breed-specific and to customize the product to your specifications.
If you have fleece you’d like to sell, we also purchase a selection of fleece from regenerative Ontario farms. We are always looking to purchase coloured fleece. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Custom Milling FAQs
I would like to have my fleece processed at Wave Fibre Mill. Will you process my fleece?
Yes, if your fleece is of an adequate quality for processing (see Fleece Guidelines below) and is at least 50 lbs in weight.
What kinds of yarn blends can you manufacture?
We can create blends with any animal fibres (Sheep, Alpaca, Angora, Llama, Mohair…) We do not use synthetics, bamboo, rayon, silk… For strength in sock yarn we use Mohair.
I have Alpaca or Mohair that I’d like to have processed. Can you process this for me?
We do not process 100% Alpaca or Mohair. For optimal use of our equipment and to ensure good results we add 30% wool. For those farmers without their own supply of wool, we have a selection of Ontario grown wool available.
How long will it take to have my fleece processed?
- When we have an opening, we call you to arrange a drop off time or a time to receive shipment. Currently, we are looking at 1-2 months waiting time.
- While we currently anticipate a 3 month turnaround time on most orders, each order is unique. Volume, choice of end product, size of yarn, cleanliness etc. all play a part in determining completion time.
I don’t have time to sell my own yarn but would like to do something with my fleece. Will you buy it from me?
Our mandate is to purchase Ontario grown. We look at fleece quality, cleanliness, breed, colour, farm practices, and volume.
How much will it cost me to process my fleece into yarn?
As each process is priced by the pound, your total will be determined by how much processing you want. You can estimate your costs by viewing the pricing information below. Prices are cumulative. Keep in mind that through washing you can lose 30-50% of your intake weight. We re-weigh the fleece after washing before proceeding further.
Is there a way I can reduce the cost of processing my fleece?
Yes! Clean, skirted fleece has less waste and fewer difficulties through the equipment, reducing the cost of processing.
Fleece Guidelines: starting with clean fleece allows us to create a higher quality end product for you.
For the highest quality fleeces, we recommend:
- Ground feeding (keeps hay from being embedded in the neck, head and back)
- Clear burrs and thistles from pasture annually
- Animals raised outside year round yield the highest quality fleece
- If using bedding, straw is more easily removed than hay
- Skirt fleeces as they are sheared
- Do not cut nails over the sheared fleece
- Soiled skirt can be sold at Canadian Co-op Wool Growers (CCWG) or used on the garden
- Any storage should be dry and away from pigeons and other critters
- We inspect each fleece and will reject those not suitable for your highest quality of product
Mill Service Price List
Custom Fibre Processing
Minimum Fibre Processing: 50 lbs
Over 100 lbs: $500.00 deposit per 100 lbs
Deposit required at intake.
Pricing is cumulative
Picking & Washing
$4.50/lb
$2.50/lb additional wash
Based on intake weight
Carding
Roving: $16.00/lb
Batts: $16.00/lb
Based on opened weight
add $2.00/lb for exotics
(Mohair, Alpaca & Longwool)
Pin Drafting
Sliver: $17.00/lb
Based on finished weight
add $2.00/lb for exotics
(Mohair, Alpaca & Longwool)
Spinning
Under 4,000 yards/lb
Single: $15.00/lb
2-ply: $16.00/lb
3-ply: $16.50/lb
+$2/lb for exotics (Mohair, Alpaca & Longwool)
4,000 yards/lb – 6000 yards/lb
Single: $15.75/lb
2-ply: $16.75/lb
3-ply: $17.25/lb
+$2/lb for exotics (Mohair, Alpaca & Longwool)
>6000 Yards/lb – contact us for custom pricing
Cone Deposit
$1.00/cone, refundable
Skein Winding
$1.50/skein
Raw Wool (for blending)
$5.50/lb
Washed Wool (for blending)
$10/lb
Spinning
Under 4,000 YPP (yards per pound)
Single: $15.00/lb
2-ply: $16.00/lb
3-ply: $16.50/lb
add $2.00/lb for exotics
(Mohair, Alpaca & Longwool)
4,000 YPP – 6000 YPP (yards per pound)
Single: $15.75/lb
2-ply: $16.75/lb
3-ply: $17.25/lb
add $2.00/lb for exotics
(Mohair, Alpaca & Longwool)
For 6000 YPP+ please contact
Skein Winding
$1.50 per skein
Refundable Cone Deposit
$1.00 per cone
Raw Wool (for blending)
$5.50 per pound
Washed Wool (for blending)
$10.00 per pound
Contact Us
Custom Blending, Felting & Weaving
Contact the mill to discuss your fibre processing needs. As each fibre breed is unique, we work with your farm to ensure the best results.
Intake and return times will be scheduled by appointment. Please note: Orders that are not picked up within 30 days of the invoice date, will become property of Wave Fibre Mill.
Learn more about our Textiles and Weaving services.
Textiles and Weaving 