2023 Annual Empire Fiber Project Fleece Sort

Autumn Mist Alpaca Farm and Fiber Mill August 5^th

Come learn how to sort and grade fiber based on length, micron, color for mill processing by sorting the EAA fiber donated for the 2023 run!

We'll start with a tour of the fiber processing mill explaining each step and the importance of sorting and grading.

Enjoy learning with your peers! 

Please consider becoming involved in the Empire Fiber Project, contact:

Nikki Addicott --Wine Country Alpaca Farm
607-351-5812
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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: