Hedgehog Fibres

What Hedgehog Fibres does

Hedgehog Fibres is a Cork, Ireland-based independent hand-dyed yarn and spinning-fibre studio founded in 2010 by Beata Jezek. The company produces small-batch hand-dyed yarn across more than 15 fibre bases — including Merino (Sock, DK, Aran, Lace, Super Bulky), Alpaca (Boucle, DK), Cashmere and Merino blends, Silk/Merino Lace, Kidsilk Lace, Twist Sock, Skinny Singles, and a Tweedy recycled-content range — alongside spinning fibre tops, free downloadable knitting patterns, branded accessories (including Chiaogoo needles and project bags), gift cards, and Custom Dye Order services. The underlying technology is a proprietary hand-dyeing process using non-toxic acid dyes with food-grade citric acid as a setting agent, characterised by virtually zero dye waste and 3x visual quality control per skein. Wool is sourced as mulesing-free from South America.

Name

Hedgehog Fibres

Legal name

Hedgehog Fibres

Website

https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hedgehog Fibres is an Irish independent hand-dyed yarn studio selling small-batch Merino, cashmere, alpaca, and recycled-content yarns, spinning fibre, patterns, and accessories to global hand-knitters and crocheters via DTC e-commerce, a 150+ retailer wholesale network, and subscription Clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hand-Dyed Yarn

NAICS

Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers (45913), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Supplies Retail (CRALACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Textured & Specialty Yarn Manufacturing (Textured/Chenille/Bouclé) (IMAOAAAF), Fiber & Yarn (Natural, Synthetic, Blends) (CRAAAMAA)

Keywords

• Hand-dyed yarn
• Spinning fibre
• Yarn subscription clubs
• Artisan knitting supplies
• Independent yarn studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Cork

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Primary revenue stream through their Shopify-powered online store. Customers purchase yarn, fibre, accessories, and patterns directly. Orders shipped within 1-3 working days with physical stock dyed and ready to go.
2. Subscription Clubs: Three-month membership cycles running over 15 years. December-January-February, March-April-May, June-July-August, September-October-November. Each shipment includes a skein or set dyed especially for the club with exclusive, seasonal colourways not repeated outside the club. Flat-rate shipping for multiple club subscriptions.
3. Wholesale to Retailers: Supply yarn to over 150+ independent yarn retailers globally including USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Retailers carry regular colourways and Potluck one-of-a-kind dyelots. Wholesale inquiries via [email protected].
4. Gift Cards: Virtual gift cards available in €25, €35, €50, €100, €150, €200 denominations. Delivered instantly via email for gifting occasions.
5. Custom Dye Orders: Accepts custom orders with a 10% surcharge for orders of 3 or fewer skeins per colourway. Customers select their colourway and base from available options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hedgehog Fibres designs, dyes, and sells hand-dyed yarn and spinning fibre in small batches from its Cork, Ireland studio, offering 15+ yarn bases across Merino, Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk, and specialty blends. The portfolio includes exclusive colourways, monthly subscription clubs with limited-edition colours, custom dye orders, and accompanying knitting accessories and free patterns, sold through direct e-commerce and a global network of independent yarn retailers.

Product overview

Hedgehog Fibres is an independent hand-dyed yarn studio based in Cork, Ireland, founded by Beata Jezek. The product portfolio centers on hand-dyed yarn offered across 15+ distinct base fibres (including Merino, Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk blends, and specialty fibres like Sock, Lace, DK, Aran, and Super Bulky weights). The offering is structured as a unified craft/handcraft platform comprising: (1) Core yarn products in multiple bases and weights, (2) Spinning fibre for hand-spinners, (3) Free downloadable knitting patterns, (4) Accessories including Chiaogoo knitting needles and project bags, (5) Gift cards, (6) Subscription Clubs for monthly exclusive colourway deliveries, (7) Lucky Dip randomized bundles, and (8) Custom Dye Order service for bespoke colourways. The company sells directly via its e-commerce site and through an international network of retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand-Dyed Yarn (Multiple Bases) Core hand-dyed yarn offering across 15+ fibre bases including Merino (Lace, DK, Aran), Sock Yarn, Twist Sock, Sock Minis, Oh So Fine (Cashmere, Merino, Soufflé), Cashmere Merino, Alpaca (Boucle, DK), Kidsilk Lace, Skinny Singles, Silk/Merino Lace, Super Bulky, Tweedy, and Breed Boutique (Falkland DK, Shetland DK, Blue Faced DK). Sold in unique speckled and variegated colourways with meticulous 3x quality control.
• Hand-Dyed Spinning Fibre Hand-dyed spinning fibre in small batches, including Tweedy spinning tops and recycled wool blends for hand-spinners, incorporating thread waste from in-house production.
• Potluck Skeins One-of-a-kind, never-repeated dyelots where colour style is the dyer's choice, sold as unique individual skeins on various bases including Breed Boutique Falkland DK, Shetland DK, and Blue Faced DK.
• Subscription Yarn Clubs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cork DAWG (Dog Action Welfare Group)minorOthersHedgehog Fibres contributes financially every month to Cork DAWG, the local dog shelter. Additionally, founder Beata and several team members foster dogs, and the studio is dog-friendly. This is a charitable/community partnership supporting animal welfare in the local Cork community.
• Retailers (150+ Global Stores)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive global network of 150+ independent yarn retailers including WEBS-America's Yarn Store, Jimmy Beans Wool, Eat Sleep Knit, and many more across USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Retailers resell Hedgehog Fibres products and often have faster access to specific colourways for local customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Madelinetosh: Texas-based hand-dyed yarn brand with a similar premium-small-batch model, signature colourway library, and DTC-plus-LYS distribution. Comparable on price points ($25–$40 per skein) and craft-community positioning.
• Manos del Uruguay: Uruguay-based, fair-trade-certified hand-dyed yarn cooperative selling through the same global independent retailer channel. Closely comparable on South American sourcing, sustainability narrative, and small-batch artisan positioning.
• Malabrigo Yarn: Uruguay-based hand-dyed yarn company with a globally distributed product line sold through the same independent LYS (local yarn store) channel. Closest comparable on sourcing geography (South America wool), indie dyer brand positioning, and wholesale network.
• Lorna's Laces: US-based hand-dyed and solid yarn brand with a long operating history and LYS-centric distribution. Comparable on heritage indie dyer brand, consistent colourway line, and mid-premium pricing.
• SweetGeorgia Yarns: Canadian hand-dyed yarn and spinning fibre company with a strong community-led growth model and active education content. Directly comparable on product mix (yarn + spinning fibre + patterns) and premium DTC positioning.
• The Plucky Knitter: US-based indie hand-dyed yarn brand with a signature colourway library and small-batch production model. Comparable on premium pricing, limited-edition drops, and DTC-led community growth.
• Neighborhood Fiber Co. Baltimore-based hand-dyed yarn and spinning fibre studio with a strong brick-and-mortar showroom model plus DTC. Comparable on hand-dyeing artisanal process, dye studio positioning, and craft community focus.

Broad incumbents

• West Yorkshire Spinners: Established British spinning mill producing breed-specific yarns (Falkland, Blue-faced Leicester). Comparable on premium breed-specific wool yarn categories that directly overlap with Hedgehog's Breed Boutique line.
• Lion Brand Yarn: One of the largest yarn manufacturers in North America, with mass-market plus a growing premium 'boutique' line. Represents the broad-incumbent competitive backdrop that indie dyers compete against for craft consumer attention.
• Cascade Yarns: Large US-based yarn distributor with broad LYS wholesale distribution. Comparable on the wholesale-to-indie-retailer motion across North America, though Cascade operates at much higher volume and lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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