Maine Fibershed Definitions
The Maine Fibershed Directory is a network of farmers, shearers, designers, sewers, weavers, knitters, felters, spinners, mill owners, and natural dyers living and working in Maine.
To best navigate or join our Directory, these definitions may be helpful.
We understand that many businesses will fall into more than one category. Please list all that apply.
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- Fiber Farmers are Maine-based farmers, shepherds and ranchers who raise and harvest plant-based or animal fibers, including sheep, goats, camelids, rabbits, flax, nettles and hemp.
- Fiber Mills are Maine-based fiber mills and waste-wool processors who provide services for wholesale and/or retail sales.
- Service providers are Maine-based businesses that offer services to fiber producers such as shearing and tanning.
- Fiber Artisans/Brands are Maine-based artisans who collaborate with the Fibershed supply chain to create some or all of their products and sell them directly to consumers or small, specific markets. These can include knitting, crocheting, basket-making, spinning, weaving, felting, dyeing, sewing/tailoring and other related fiber crafts.
- Fiber Schools and Educators are Maine-based institutions that provide educational workshops or textile degree courses. These include craft schools and universities. To qualify as a Maine Fibershed school, a relationship with a local farmer, mill or designer is necessary.
- Fiber Businesses are Maine-based and collaborate with any of the above categories. These can include yarn stores, wool shops, sewing services and instruction, weavers, spinners and other handwork. Tours, retreats, and festivals are also in this category.
If you have any questions, please contact us: MaineFibershed@gmail.com
