Processing
There are several ways of processing alpaca fibre:
Hand spinning
Hand spinning is the oldest and most traditional method of turning alpaca fibre into yarn. Unlike sheep’s wool, alpaca can be spun directly from the fleece without the need for scouring.
Commercial Processing
To process small quantities of fibre breeders use small scale mills willing & able to take individual fleeces as well as much larger quantities. There are several mills in the UK who process various quantities of fibre.
What to do with your fleeces
Preparing your Fleece/Skirting
Processing
Selling your fleece
Commercial Mills
OR
Hand Spinning
Products
BAS Fibre Logo
The BAS Fibre Marques are available to members who meet the qualifying criteria.
The logo’s are available FREE to BAS members wishing to use it on their products which conform to the terms of use.
To apply for the BAS Blended Marque or BAS Pure Marque, download the forms using the links below:
Colour Charts
Colour charts are available to purchase through the Grassroots Office 01392 270421, or by logging in to the Grassroots system.
