Wool Mills Operating in the United States: Part 2

Continuing the Search for America’s Wool Infrastructure

In Part 1 of this series, I shared the motivation behind documenting the wool mills still operating across the United States—an effort driven by curiosity, necessity, and a desire to support the producers, processors, and makers who keep our domestic wool industry alive. Since publishing that first installment, I’ve continued digging deeper into the landscape of U.S. mills, and I want to share both the process and the next set of findings.

How I Began Gathering Information

One of the biggest challenges in mapping out America’s wool‑processing capacity is that there is no single, up‑to‑date, comprehensive directory. Information is scattered, outdated, or incomplete. To build a clearer picture, I approached this project from several angles.

1. Asking the Fiber Community Directly

I began by posting on social media—Facebook groups, Instagram stories, and fiber‑focused communities—asking a simple question: “What wool mills are currently operating in the United States?”

The responses were incredibly helpful. Producers, shepherds, and fiber artists shared mills they’ve used, mills they’ve toured, and mills they’ve heard about through word of mouth. These personal recommendations helped confirm which facilities are active and which have closed or changed ownership.

2. Online Research

Next, I turned to online tools:

• Google searches using combinations like “wool mill USA,” “custom wool processing,” “wool scouring facility,” and “worsted spinning mill.”

• Cross‑checking business listings, websites, and news articles to verify whether mills were still operating.

• Looking for mills that process wool at any scale—from small custom processors to large commercial operations.

3. Industry Resources

I also reviewed information from the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) and other agricultural or textile organizations. While these sources don’t always maintain real‑time lists, they often provide leads, historical context, or references to mills involved in national wool programs.

This multi‑step approach has helped me build a clearer picture of the U.S. wool industry—one that is far more diverse and resilient than many people realize.

Large Wool Mills Operating in the United States

Below is a list of large‑scale or historically significant wool mills currently operating in the U.S. These mills play a major role in commercial‑level scouring, spinning, weaving, or finishing. Some serve wholesale markets, while others also work with smaller producers.

American Woolen Company

Location: Stafford Springs, Connecticut

Services: Worsted and woolen fabric production, spinning, weaving, finishing

Website: https://americanwoolen.com

Bartlett Yarns

Location: Harmony, Maine

Services: Combed top, roving, felt, yarn, wholesale

Website: Bartlettyarns, Inc

Brown Sheep Company

Location: Mitchell, Nebraska

Services: Wool yarn spinning; large‑scale yarn manufacturing

Website: https://brownsheep.com

Chargeurs Wool USA

Location: Jamestown, South Carolina

Services: Commercial wool scouring

Website: Chargeurs Wool USA

The Brickle Group

Location: Rhode Island

Services: Wool textiles, felt, industrial fabrics

Website: The Brickle Group | A Leader In Textile Manufacturing

Crescent Textile Solutions

Location: Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Services: Wool, yarn, and fabric supply

Website: Crescent Textile Solutions – Wool, Yarn & Fabric Suppliers

Draper Knitting Company

Location: Canton, Massachusetts

Services: Knitting, specialty fabrics, custom textile development

Website: Draper Knitting Company

I will keep collecting information about mills in the USA. If you own a mill or know of any mills operating in the USA that should be included on my list, please send me an email.

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