Fleece buyer directory
Alpaca Fibre Network Australia
AFN(Aust) was set up in 2013 by a group of Alpaca breeders from around Australia spear-headed by Annette and Keate Woodgate in Victoria and Kerry and Jolyon Porter in South Australia. The group operate on a not for profit basis so that as much of the return from fleece sales as possible is paid to the grower.
As the name implies, this is a network of alpaca breeders who are working as a team to supply a raw product in a consistent and sustainable way. To help with these goals it is imperative that all breeders abide by the motto of “Breeders helping breeders” to ensure the workload of collecting and classing is not left to a few.
AFN(Aust) has collection points established in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. www.afna.com.au
Annette and Keate Woodgate 0419550826
AlpacaFibre.com.au
The alpacafibre.com.au brand aims to provide quality, consistent product to market while aiding alpaca farmers in generating a sustainable and profitable industry.
The operation is set up as a depot shed for the purpose of lot building targeting the wider commercial market.
Unless by prior arrangement all fleece is to be delivered to depot by the grower. We expect mainline fibre to be supplied individually bagged. We only accept fleece bulk classed by prior agreement.
AlpacaGear
Alpaca Gear is a fleece collection and classing service – “promoting best practice in the journey from paddock to product”. Our focus is to promote best practice in the fleece harvesting process, by providing training in shearing and fleece collection techniques, and by offering classing and marketing options for growers to sell their clip.
Individual fleeces are accepted for classing on a consignment basis. All fleeces are micron tested and classed by a registered AWEX Wool and Alpaca Classer. When a classed line of fleece is sufficient to fill a pressed bale, that bale is then offered to market.
Fleeces may be delivered to our collection depots at Kin Kin (near Gympie), Lismore and at our classing facility at Dalveen (near Stanthorpe).
Australian Alpaca Fleece Ltd. (AAFL)
AAFL is the first and largest Australian alpaca fibre trader and alpaca clothing wholesaler in Australia.
AAFL purchases whole alpaca fleece:
Huacaya & Suri
Colours:
White,
Light Fawn and
True Black
Lines:
X-Fine (75% of the Fleece Under 22 Microns)
Fine (60% of the Fleece Under 22 Microns)s
Medium (10% of the Fleece under 22 Microns)
Classed Alpaca Fibre – Baled
Huacaya & Suri
Colours:
White,
Light Fawn and
True Black
Lines:
XFine (average 19 microns)
Fine (Average 22 microns)
Medium (average 26 microns)
AAFL receives alpaca fleece at the warehouse in Sunshine West Vic.Selected fleece lots are sold to processors in New Zealand and Peru. Other fleece lots are sold to customers in Australia and overseas.
Tel: 03 9311 0933
Australian Alpaca Yarn / Alpaca Ultimate
Fleece purchased buyers of well skirted Huacaya up to 28 micron on a sliding price scale in 2 micron increments on a grid test.
Fleece is processed into high quality yarn.
130 Davis Lane, Yass, NSW, Australia, 2582
www.australianalpacayarn.com.au
Ph: 02 62273158
E-mail: sales@australianalpacayarn.com.au
Australian Speciality Fibres
European fashion have sought to increase the of profile of exotic fibres in their collections. A focus on sustainability in fashion and the importance of quality garments (as opposed to fast fashion), has been driving this trend.
Australian Speciality Fibres has access to a worldwide network of customers through its association with Fremantle Wool Trading. Commencing trading in 2021 Australian Speciality Fibres is actively sourcing alpaca and mohair from Australian producers.
Growers can contact John Bradbury on 0418 926 899.
Cashmere Connections Pty Ltd
Purchases all types of alpaca fleece. Visit our web site for information. Contract dehairing and top making services also available.
Actively developing markets for all fibre types, so will accept and pay for all alpaca fibre. Cashmere Connections is paying for transportation of alpaca fibre from designated transport depots around Australia to Bacchus Marsh.
4 Osborne Street, Bacchus Marsh, VIC, Australia, 3340
www.cashmereconnections.com.au
Ph: 03 5367 4222
E-mail: cashmere.connections@gmail.com
Tailored Strands
Fleece purchased: From cria to 28 micron fleece used for knitting yarns, garments, wraps, shawls, accessories. 150kg+ per colour preferred but all quantities considered.
Service provided: Wholesalers of alpaca knitting yarn and products.
Tailored Strands, Showroom 120 Ewan Charlesons Rd Allendale Victoria 3364
Ph: 03 5345 6169
E-mail: info@tailoredstrands.com.au
The House of Alpaca
6 Sowerby St, Goulburn, NSW, Australia, 2580
Ph: 0409 986 235
The Scotch Group
The Scotch Group is a collection company committed to collecting alpaca fleece, both Huacaya and Suri of all microns and colours.
Scotch Group collects and supplies Australian alpaca fleece for use in end products from high-end fashion, furnishing, duvets, carpets and more. For a pricing list, consignment form and further details, please contact Andrew Munn on 0408 410 281
The Rare Yarns Company (NZ)
Fleece purchased: All colours, up to 24 microns. Usually 300kg lots or bigger.
Service provided: We process into knitting yarn, blankets, shawls, throws. We sell wholesale.
PO Box 190, Takaka, New Zealand
Ph: +64 3 525 7335
E-mail: matthew@rareyarns.co.nz
Waratah Alpaca Fibre
Waratah Alpaca Fibre is a member-owned co-operative of Australian alpaca farmers supplying some of the world’s finest alpaca fibre to both Australian domestic and international export markets. Through collaborative farming, Waratah Alpaca Fibre can provide alpaca fleece producers with reliable markets for their fibre and maximise producer returns from the sale of this luxurious fleece.
To assist with collection several members have volunteered to act as collection points all over NSW with advertised collections days. Interested fleece producers should contact Mick at Waratah to discuss drop off times at any of these collection points. These include
- Mudgee Region – Ravenswood Alpacas – 2272 Queens Pinch Road, Meroo, NSW, 2850
- Queanbeyan, ACT Region – Boston Fine Fibres , Burra Creek, NSW , 2722
- New England Region – Green Gully Alpacas, 89 Bretchs Lane , Kentucky South, NSW, 2354
- Southern Highlands Region – Coolaroo Alpacas, 471 Woodlands Road, Mittagong , NSW, 2577
Interested parties can download the Co-op’s membership form from its website at www.waratahalpacafibre.com.au. The current price list can also be found on the website or by emailing Mick Williams at waratahalpacafibre@gmail.com
Ph: 0407 407 618
Fleece processor directory
Adagio Mills
Alpaca Fibre Barn
190 Hildebrand Road, Cottles Bridge, VIC, Australia, 3099
E-mail: alpacafibrebarn@gmail.com
Aussie Alpaca Mills
Aussie Alpaca Mills
Location: Hawkesbury, NSW
Website: www.aussiealpacamills.com.au
Email: info@aussiealpacamills.com.au
Phone: 0492 885 629
Australian Alpaca Fleece Ltd
Australian Country Spinners
Textile Ave, Wangaratta, VIC, Australia, 3676
Ph: 03 5721 2111
E-mail: enquiries@auspinners.com.au
Boston Fine Fibres
Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia, 2620
Ph: 0417 497 940
E-mail: info@bostonfinefibres.com.au
Cashmere Connections
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
www.cashmereconnections.com.au
Ph: 03 5367 4222
E-mail: cashmere.connections@mail.com
Fibre Naturally
3 Hunt Rd, Macclesfield, VIC, Australia, 3782
Ph: 0407 729 227
E-mail: gayle@fibrenaturally.com.au
Humminghills Alpacas
216 Carool Road, Glen Innes, NSW, Australia, 2370
www.humminghillsalpacas.com.au
Ph: 07 5590 7745
E-mail: alpaca@humminghillsalpacas.com.au
The Fibre of the Gods
716 Bindi Bindi Road (P O Box 1244), Toodyay, WA, Australia, 6566
Ph: 08 9574 5577
E-mail: fibreofg@bigpond.net.au
Pocket Farm Fibre Mill
Brian Donovan
email info@pocketfarm.com.au
In the first half of 2022 this new fibre mill is set to open in Southwest Queensland. This will be the first commercial scale mill installed primarily for alpaca fibre in Queensland and the first commercial mill in Australia that has reasonable capacity dedicated to servicing the alpaca industry.
The mill can fully process raw fibre to yarn and can supply additional services including knitted products and carpets.
The mill will purchase fibre, or process the fibre to semi-finished products, yarn or retails products such as knitted wear and carpets/rugs.
They are happy to take email enquiries, offers to sell fibre and requests for information now.
This is a family owned business which will do all the processing in Australia.
This mill will
Fibre Testing
New England Fibre Testing Service
Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA)
Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA)
Geelong Office:
Ph: 03 5277 9842
Melbourne Office:
Ph: 03 9371 2100
Micron Man
Jo and Wayne Marshall
PO. Box 1423, Bibra Lake WA 6965
Ph: 08 9418 1733
E: micronman3@gmail.com
W: www.micronman.com.au
Riverina Wool Testers Pty Ltd
Southern Tablelands Fibre Testing
Kim Cartwright
Thalaba Downs, Laggan 2583
Ph: 02 4837 3210
M: 0427 373 211
www.stft.com.au/
TopFlock Services
Australian Alpaca Fleece Testing (AAFT)
- Contact Name : Janet Bell
- Contact Phone Number (s) : 0437421640
- E-Mail Address : janet@aaft.com.au
- Web Site (If applicable) : www.aaft.com.au