Author Topic: Where to take my Fleece? (Read 11263 times)

Buffy the eggs layer · « **on:** May 07, 2012, 12:47:20 pm »

Hi,

I have some fleeces that I would like cleaning, carding and possibly dying. I have been trying to contact a place in Selby but I think they may have closed down. Can anyone recommend somewhere in the, York, Leeds, Hull, Selby area?

Buffy

Rosemary · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2012, 12:53:09 pm »

Try Halifax Spinning Mill - don't email, phone, as they aren't very good at replying to emails, in my experience.

Fleecewife · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:36:38 pm »

Yes Halifax is at Selby and they don't do email

but they don't do dyeing either. They do make a good job of the spinning though and they are nice guys. I'm not sure if they would just scour and card without spinning, but you won't know without asking

The only place I know where they offer a dyeing service is The Natural Fibre Co. It's amazing fun to do your own dyeing

Buffy the eggs layer · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2012, 05:14:55 pm »

Thanks you two,

I want to use the fleece for making felt animals so I dont want it spun. I will google them for the phone number and give them a call.

Buffy

woollyval · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:29:00 pm »

If you don't want it spun its so very easy to wash and dye it yourself! .....if its only a couple of fleeces I will do it for you if you don't fancy it yourself! I have all the kit and its easy enough....just time consuming!

All you need then is a drum carder and you are away!

Buffy the eggs layer · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:59:23 pm »

I had a go at washing one and was very carefull not to agitate it but I wasnt impressed with my efforts.

Where are you based val?

Buffy

Blacksheep · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2012, 07:21:16 pm »

I spoke to Paul at the Halifax spinning company this morning, he was very helpful and yes they do just wash and card either into batts or into slithered leaves ready for spinning, they will do from one fleece too, hoping to send some fleece to them later this year.

jaykay · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2012, 08:38:18 pm »

Good to know, I will have several Shetland fleeces this year and want the different colours kept separate

Do you have the contact details for the Halifax mill at Selby anyone?

woollyval · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2012, 09:13:15 pm »

Buffy....I am near Taunton
If you want one washed and dyed....just let me know as I can split into several bits and dye or can multi dye!

Those of you with one fleece using halifax mill......it is possible/probable they are using mini mill equipment for small batches as its impossible to wash and card one fleece in big equipment as too expensive to clean between batches etc (very complicated stuff but i really do know what i'm talking about!) and.is possible you are not totally getting all of yours back un contaminated with someone elses!!
With a mini mill washer and small carder its totally possible!

wild about wool · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2012, 11:02:25 pm »

Quote from: Rosemary on May 07, 2012, 12:53:09 pm

Try Halifax Spinning Mill - don't email, phone, as they aren't very good at replying to emails, in my experience.

Halifax spinning Mill is a full scale working mill, not a mini mill .
We are now answering emails promptly and getting used to our computer system .

woollyval · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2012, 11:08:00 pm »

hello halifax peeps....so how are you processing a single fleece through big mill machines.....just curious

Didn't think you were a mini mill....just wondered if you had some 'smaller' machinery for small jobs!

horsemadmummy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2012, 10:00:05 am »

Halifax will wash and card fleeces from 22 plus vat per kg if you want it spun the cost rises to 34.50 plus cat and there min weight of 30 kg which is approx 25 Shetland fleeces give or take.

Blacksheep · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2012, 10:28:54 am »

Yesterday when I contacted the Halifax spinning Mill was advised that the minimum quantity they will process is one fleece, that was for washing and carding, however the carrage cost would be the same for a single processed fleece as up to I think it was 30KG fleece so there per kilo cost is less if you send more and take into account carrage costs

wild about wool · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2012, 05:09:00 pm »

Quote from: horsemadmummy on May 10, 2012, 10:00:05 am

Halifax will wash and card fleeces from 22 plus vat per kg if you want it spun the cost rises to 34.50 plus cat and there min weight of 30 kg which is approx 25 Shetland fleeces give or take.

Halifax wash and Card fleece for hand spinning /felting using 1 fleece
To spin they need 25/30 kgs of greasy fleece

wild about wool · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2012, 05:48:37 pm »

Quote from: woollyval on May 09, 2012, 11:08:00 pm

hello halifax peeps....so how are you processing a single fleece through big mill machines.....just curious Didn't think you were a mini mill....just wondered if you had some 'smaller' machinery for small jobs!

Hello, there are ways of producing small batches of carded wool on a large carding machine. We guarantee your own fleece back as our customers will totally support. We also have smaller machinery for use on specialist fibres. I am apprentice trained with 30 years experience.