2022 Annual Empire Fiber Project Fleece Sort
UPDATE
The 2022 annual fiber sort was held on Sunday, August 22. Thank you to Autumn Mist, Four Seasons Alpacas and Claddagh Farms for donating their time to sort >1,100#s of fiber this year. Over 26 farms donated to the Empire Fiber Project.
Please consider becoming involved in the Empire Fiber Project, contact:
Nikki Addicott --Wine Country Alpaca Farm
607-351-5812
nikki@winecountryalpacafarm.com
Why contribute fleece to the EAA Fiber Project?
With your EAA membership and donation to the fiber project you are supporting the NYS fiber industry. Additionally, you gain access to larger scale fiber processing with a return of a variety of yarn and finished products for your farm that are available to you at COST.
We will accept fiber that comes in unskirted but there is a high percentage of loss when our sorters remove the unusable fiber and debris. Contamination (mold, moths, insects and heavy vegetable matter) is the number one reason otherwise perfectly processable fiber is rejected. Donations should only include prime and second cut from the alpaca that has not been contaminated.
To participate in the Fiber Project for 2022:
1. You need to be a current EAA member in good standing;
2. Complete the Fiber Donation Form and place in each bag of fiber
- Farms that have not donated to the Fiber Project, but have a resale certificate, may purchase product at wholesale pricing.
- Farms and/or individuals that do not have a resale certificate but would like to purchase Empire products, may do so at the Retail pricing.
- New inventory showcases at The Showtacular in October, Syracuse, New York.
Your feedback and ideas are greatly appreciated.
For more information regarding the Empire Fiber Project contact any member of the Empire Fiber Committee:
Nikki Addicott --Wine Country Alpaca Farm
607-351-5812
nikki@winecountryalpacafarm.com
Theresa Jewell -- Stoney Meadows Alpaca Farm
585-750-9332
jherzog1@rochester.rr.com
Please Download the Fiber Collection Form Below
EAA Fiber Bank Collection Form - Fillable
EAA Fiber Bank Collection Form - Half-Sheet
EAA Fiber Project Products for Purchase:
Products typically in stock:
- Socks
- Yarn
- Insoles
- Dryer Balls
- Rug Yarn
- Felted sheets
- Popcorn yarn
If you have a resale certificate and are tax exempt, we will require your ID.
An EAA donating member is able to purchase at cost with no minimum.
EAA non donating member can purchase wholesale with no minimum.
Non EAA members can purchase at retail with no minimum.
Fundraising:
