Yarn size depends upon the fiber and or blend of fibers you want to be spun. Generally speaking, we can produce single ply yarn from 1/44 grains to 1/277 grains per 50 yards. If we two-ply the yarn, then the grains per 50 yards will be double.
Although we measure yarn in grains per 50 yards, we recognize that there are many different measuring systems used for describing yarn size. If you are using a different form of measurement, yarn size can be easily converted using our yarn conversion chart:
To learn more about yarn size conversion, try the chart.
We spin a wide variety of natural and synthetic fibers to create custom textiles. Our expertise in blending allows us to produce yarn, roving, batting, and fabric from a variety of fiber combinations to meet your requirements.
Natural Fibers
We spin natural fibers ranging from animal hair to plant- and insect-based materials, including:
- Wool, including Merino, from 56 – 80 grade (the higher the grade, the finer the wool)
- Alpaca
- Angora
- Bison
- Camel
- Cashmere
- Llama
- Mohair
- Bamboo
- Silk
- And more!
Synthetic fibers
We also process a wide range of synthetic fibers of varying deniers, or thicknesses. Many of these synthetic fibers are flame-retardant. Synthetic fibers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Acrylic
- Conex®
- Dacron
- Kanecaron®
- Kevlar®
- Nomex®
- Nylon
- Polyester
- Polypropylene
- Thermalite®
- Thermastat®
- Thermax®
Our wools come from all over the world, depending upon the needs of our customers. In addition to the United States, we source wools from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America, and other countries. Wools from different countries have unique characteristics. For instance, wool from the U.S. has a unique crimp in the fiber and makes very lofty sweaters, socks, hats, scarves, and gloves. We work with each customer to source the wool that will create the best yarn, roving, batting, or fabric for their specific needs.
Absolutely! We have been recognized by the Department of Defense for the excellent documentation we provide our customers with government contracts. We also have successfully gone through numerous audits by the Canadian government to insure NAFTA compliance. Upon request, and at the time of shipping, you will receive all the appropriate compliance paperwork on any order you place with us.
If you have clean fiber that you need processed, we can do that! The first step is to send us a representative fiber sample with a fiber length between 1.5 – 4 inches. Note that it is critical that the sample provided is professionally scoured or washed prior to arriving at our facility to prevent contaminants from entering our equipment. You can choose the end format (yarn, roving, batting, or fabric); we will review the sample provide you with a quote. To learn more, please contact us!
