Uist Wool
Uist Mill, providing wool spinning, wool grading and sorting; wool washing and passive drying; carding, spinning, plying and steam finishing of yarn from local sheep.
Verified by Make Works Scotland August 2013
| Type | Fabricator |
|---|---|
| Industry | Textiles |
| Employees | 1 |
| Location | North Uist, Hebrides |
Production Specifics
Uist Wool is currently underway with research & development at the Mill as part of the training project 'CALANAS' and have yet to launch our custom spinning service to the public. Skills include wool carding, spinning and plying. Typical clients are wool producers, craftspeople, textile designers and anyone interested in artisan yarns for specific projects. You don't need any previous knowledge but can come with an understanding of which service / process / machine / material is required. There will be a minimum kg weight for custom spinning wool but the final amount has yet to be confirmed.
| Turnaround Time | Project Dependent |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | £100-£500 |
| Production Access | Open |
| File Types | PDF, jpeg, all Word applications. |
Materials
WoolProcesses
Yarn Preparation Wool Washing Wool Grading and Sorting Carding Spinning Plying Steam Finishing of YarnMachines
Wool SpinnerWorks With
Capacity
Video: Make Works visits Uist Wool in Uist
Company History
Uist Wool is a creative and practical approach to community regeneration in the Outer Hebrides: as a new enterprise creating a distinctive island product, as a source of training and employment and as a community focus for education and transmission of island textile tradition.
Contact Uist Wool
| Contact | Dana MacPhee Project Coordinator |
|---|---|
| danamacphee@uistwool.co.uk, info@uistwool.co.uk | |
| Phone | 01870602597 | Website | uistwool.co.uk |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Address | 5 Scotvein, Grimsay, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5JA |
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