Links to documents about fiber in general
The reason Alpacas and Angora Goats are raised is to harvest their fiber for use in making clothing. This section provides some information
on the fiber properties, how to shear the animals, and how to process and sell the fiber afterwards.
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Links to documents about fiber in general |
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| Fiber Testing Terminology |
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| Exotic Fiber Information | |
| Fibers on the Internet | |
| Making rugs from fiber seconds | |
| Alpaca Nation Fiber Library | |
| Felting with Alpaca fiber | Carding/Spinning Information | |||
| Longbranch Fiber Farm | Felt fabric and kits; provide classes | Making your own Drum Carder | Preparing Fiber with a Drum Carder | |
| Owning-Alpaca |
Some basic info on felting |
Video: Using a Drum Carder | Hand Spinning with Alpaca Wool | |
| Alpaca Moon | Offer classes in felting | Video: Using a Drum Carder 2 | Hand Spinning with Mohair | |
| Video: Hand Carding Alpaca Wool | Basic Spinning Techniques | |||