Fiber Sorting/Grading/Classing is a process to help fiber producers make improvements and understand the best value of the fiber they produce.

SORTING – The classification of grades and colors within an individual fleece separated into like batches with other fleeces.

GRADING – Classing the entire fleeces into groups according to fineness and length

CLASSING – Similar to grading, but fine tuning the criteria by evaluating the quality of the fiber including uniformity of fineness, style and color.

BENEFITS OF SORTED FIBER

• Quality Control
• Uniform Fiber
• Increased wear and durability
• Less waste and increased yield during processing
• Expands uses for all fiber grades

Fees are quoted on an individual job based on scope of work/requested services, number of fleeces, and location.

Skirting: $5.00 -$10:00 per animal.
Includes removal of vegetable matter and manure from the fleece.
Price is dependent on amount of debris to be removed.

Sorting: $5.00 per animal
Includes complete report of weights by color, grade, and length
Post sort or grade consultation

Grading: $7.00 per animal.
This price is grading an individual fleece, not sorting
Included complete report of weights, grade, and fleece attributes.
Post sort or grade consultation

Reimbursables:
Included, but not limited to:

• Milage -current Federal rates after 60 miles
• Lodging if required