Northeast Fiber Exchange (NEFX) is a one of a kind natural fiber buying hub developed to support New York State’s interest in sustainable textile creation. By connecting fiber farmers to buyers, we aim to create a more stable supply chain across the Northeast region. Learn more about NEFX here.

NEFX is an initiative of the Hudson Valley Textile Project in partnership with the New York Fashion Innovation Center.

Farms throughout the Northeast Region of the US are eligible to sell to NEFX.

WELCOME TO YOUR VIRTUAL TRAINING

Completing this training will allow your farm to sell to the Northeast Fiber Exchange. Training is required only once per farm. Shearers- you may also complete this training to sell fiber to NEFX. Please sign the shearer specific animal welfare acknowledgement form in section four.

SECTION ONE- NEFX FIBER REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION TWO- BEST PRACTICES FOR QUALITY

STEP 1: Watch the short introduction video below

STEP 2: Click the button below to access the Section Two slides. Please Work through this portion at your own pace.

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SECTION THREE- SHEARING AND SKIRTING

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SECTION FOUR- CERTIFICATION FORMS

Download your certification paperwork by clicking the appropriate button below.

Farmer Paperwork

Shearer Paperwork

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SELLING TO NEFX- FAQS

All Farmers and Shearers selling to NEFX must become certified to do so by taking our certification training. This hour long training is available during in-person events throughout the year or online.
Visit Our HVTP Calendar for upcoming in person training events.
Access the Virtual Farmer Certification Training.
Fiber sold to NEFX must be raised in the Northeast United States. Sellers must be certified through NEFX and sign our Animal Welfare Acknowledgement form. All fiber must meet our requirements for length, strength, and cleanliness as outlined in the certification training.
NEFX uses a Farmer Feedback Form to set the final pricing for each lot of wool. All NEFX rates are subject to price adjustment based on wool evaluation as described in the Farmer Feedback Form.
Our initial buying days will be scheduled for March 2025. Sellers must register for an appointment. For more information, subscribe to our NEFX seller email list.
Currently NEFX only accepts sheep’s wool, but we do plan to accept all of these fibers in the near future
All natural colors of fiber will be accepted by NEFX