camaj fiber arts

What camaj fiber arts does

Camaj Fiber Arts LLC is a privately held, founder-operated specialty retailer and educator in the hand-spinning and fiber arts market, incorporated in Florida and shipping from a single facility at 6221 Halyard Ct in Rockledge (relocated from Utah). The company sells raw and dyed specialty fibers (mulberry silk, merino in multiple micron counts, Blue Faced Leicester, Corriedale, Shetland, heritage breeds, bamboo, firestar/Angelina), hand-blended proprietary fiber combinations (ANKARA, TOOTSIES, SUNDOWN, WHISPER, TARTAN, MONOCHROME) and the trademarked Soffsilk® silk cloud, alongside Brother brand drum carders and fiber pickers distributed via an authorized US reseller channel. Pricing is unit-based - fibers by the ounce or pound, books at $31-$36, PDF tutorials at $19, online courses on Thinkific at $45-$450, and Brother equipment ranging from $275 to $15,800 - with free domestic shipping above $150 and gift certificates in $10-$100 denominations.

The business is run by Mary Egbert, who authors the educational catalog (including 'Let's Dye Yarn and Fiber' and 'The Art of Washing Wool, Mohair and Alpaca'), designs proprietary blends, and teaches the Camaj School of Fiber Arts online curriculum, with Kelly Egbert responsible for product design (the low-waste alpaca feeder box). Revenue is generated through a single Shopify storefront plus the Thinkific course site, with ancillary distribution through Amazon Kindle, an Etsy shop, and a CFA Wholesale sub-brand for B2B buyers. Customer segments are horizontal across hobbyist and semi-professional fiber artists, indie dye entrepreneurs, needle felters, heritage breed conservation supporters (via the Livestock Conservancy's Shave Em to Save Em program), and small fiber mills purchasing Brother equipment. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding and no enterprise customers.

Name

camaj fiber arts

Legal name

Camaj Fiber Arts LLC

Website

https://camajfiberarts.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camaj Fiber Arts is a Florida-based, founder-owned online retailer and educator selling specialty spinning fibers, proprietary Soffsilk® silk blends, Brother drum carders, and online courses to hobbyist and semi-professional fiber artists and indie dye entrepreneurs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Arts Supplies and Education

akta.pro primary industry

Yarn, Knitting & Crochet Supplies Retail (CRALACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fashion & Textile Arts (Sewing, Patternmaking, Knitting, Crochet) (EDAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Specialty fiber arts
• Hand spinning supplies
• Heritage breed wool
• Drum carding equipment
• Online fiber classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockledge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fiber and Yarn Sales: Physical products including raw fibers (wool, silk, alpaca, mohair), dyed fibers, custom blends, and specialty items sold by ounce or pound through the Shopify storefront.
2. Equipment Sales: Brother drum carders, fiber pickers, and accessories ranging from $275 to $15,800 per unit.
3. Books and Publications: Paperback books on fiber preparation and dyeing techniques sold for $31-$36 each, with free media mail shipping.
4. Digital Products: PDF tutorials, instruction guides, and patterns for alpaca feeder boxes and silk paper making, priced at $19 each.
5. Online Education: Camaj School of Fiber Arts on Thinkific platform offering video courses on spinning, drum carding, dyeing, and fiber preparation. Classes range from $45 to $450. Comprehensive 12-module Spinning & Fiber Extravaganza workshop at $450.
6. Gift Cards: Digital gift certificates in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations delivered via email with unique codes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camaj Fiber Arts is a direct-to-consumer fiber arts retailer and online educator that sells specialty fibers (wool, mulberry silk, alpaca, mohair, bamboo, flax), proprietary branded silk (Soffsilk®) and Mary Egbert-designed custom blends, professional-grade Brother drum carders and fiber pickers, instructional books and PDF tutorials, gift certificates, and online video courses through the Camaj School of Fiber Arts. Products target hand-spinners, felters, indie dyers, and heritage breed conservation supporters in the US and internationally.

Product overview

Camaj Fiber Arts is an online fiber arts retailer and educational platform operated by Mary Egbert from Rockledge, Florida. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialty fiber products including premium silk fibers (mulberry silk hankies, Soffsilk® branded silk cloud, silk bricks), heritage breed wools (supporting the Livestock Conservancy Shave Em to Save Em program), luxury fiber blends, and professional-grade equipment (Brother drum carders and pickers). The product line encompasses physical goods (fibers, equipment), digital products (PDF tutorials and instructional guides), and online courses through Camaj School of Fiber Arts. Key branded offerings include the proprietary Soffsilk® silk cloud line, custom milled blends designed by Mary Egbert, and the Brother equipment line for fiber preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camaj School of Fiber Arts: Online fiber arts education platform offering courses on spinning, dyeing, drum carding, and fiber preparation.

Products and services

• Let's Dye Yarn and Fiber (paperback book) Paperback instructional book by Mary Egbert teaching yarn and fiber dyeing techniques, including dye chemistry formulas, troubleshooting for felting and color bleeding, and water quality adjustment. Targeted at indie dye entrepreneurs, beginners, and experienced dyers.
• The Art of Washing Wool, Mohair and Alpaca (book) 138-page ebook and paperback teaching proper scouring and washing techniques for raw sheep, mohair, and alpaca wool, covering pH importance, water quality, safe storage, and soap selection. Targeted at fiber artists processing raw fleece.
• How to Make Silk Paper (PDF tutorial) Instant PDF download tutorial teaching silk paper and silk vessel making techniques, with detailed photo booklet and video instruction. Originally taught at SAFF in 2015. Targeted at fiber artists working with silk.
• Alpaca Livestock Low Waste Feeder Box Plans (PDF) Instant PDF download with detailed instructions for building a PVC-based alpaca feeder box designed to reduce hay waste by approximately 75%. Copyright 2010 Kelly Egbert. Targeted at alpaca owners and smallholders.
• Camaj School of Fiber Arts Online Classes Online video courses on spinning, drum carding, dyeing, and fiber preparation hosted on Thinkific, including individual classes ($45-$90), a Master Drum Carding Class ($85), a Scour Like a Boss class ($45), and the comprehensive 12-module Spinning & Fiber Extravaganza Workshop ($450, regular $1,100). Targeted at fiber artists from beginner to advanced.
• Brother Drum Carders and Fiber Processing Equipment Professional-grade drum carding and fiber picking equipment from Brother Industries, including Standard, Deluxe Manual, Motorized, Xtra Large Wide Motorized, Large Motorized, Large Deluxe Manual, Stylish, and Baby Brother models, plus the Brother Triple Fiber Picker, Power Picker, and Roving Drum Carder. Prices range $275 to $15,800. Purchases include free online drum carding classes. Targeted at fiber artists, hobbyists, and small fiber mills.
• Custom Milled Blends Proprietary fiber blends designed by Mary Egbert and milled exclusively for Camaj Fiber Arts. Flagship products include ANKARA (BFL/kid mohair/fake cashmere nylon) and TOOTSIES (Dorset Horn/Mulberry silk 75/25). Sold through pre-order and group sale. Targeted at hand-spinners seeking exclusive blend formulations.
• Soffsilk® Silk Cloud Proprietary registered-trademark brand of premium grade, short staple, hand-dyed mulberry silk cloud. Versatile fiber suitable for spinning from cloud, carding into batts, felting, and silk paper making. Available in colorways including Ocean Breeze, Apple Crisp, English Garden, Silver Fox, Sparkling Grape, Sweet Pea, Ice Water, and Lavender Fog. Targeted at hand-spinners and fiber artists seeking premium branded silk.
• Mulberry Silk Products (Hankies, Bricks, Cocoon Strippings) Premium A1 grade undyed mawata mulberry silk hankies imported from master silk makers in China, mulberry silk bricks (some of the best quality available, suitable for hand painting), and gummed cocoon strippings. Sold by the ounce. Targeted at silk spinners, dyers, and felters.
• Shave Em to Save Em Heritage Breed Fibers Heritage sheep breed fibers supporting the Livestock Conservancy's Shave Em to Save Em program, including endangered breeds such as Black Welsh, Dorset Horn, Jacob, Lincoln, Shetland, Shropshire, Southdown, and Teeswater. Buyers receive official passport stickers and a 30% discount. Targeted at conservation-minded fiber artists.
• Acid Dyes Professional-grade acid dyes for coloring wool, silk, nylon, and fiber blends, available in leveling acid dye formulations. Targeted at fiber artists and indie dyers.
• Sheep Breed Study Kits Curated fiber sampling kits designed to help fiber artists experience different wool breeds and learn how they behave in yarn, swatching, and dyeing applications. Targeted at hand-spinners exploring breed differences.
• Needle Felting Fibers (Core Wool, Cheviot, Corriedale) Wool fibers specifically suited for needle felting applications, available in various breeds including Core Wool, Cheviot, and Corriedale in multiple colorways. Targeted at needle felting and 3D felting artists.
• Sampler Fiber Kits (Spinning and Carding) Curated sampling kits for spinning, felting, and carding, including color-coordinated samplers like Zen, Let It Snow, Embers, and Falling Leaves in various fiber weights. Targeted at hand-spinners and felters exploring fiber combinations.
• Handmade Orifice Hooks Handcrafted orifice hooks for spinning in various decorative styles including Daisy, Elegant, Minnie, Moss, Mystery, Orifina, Royalty, Sea Star, Spinspire, and Twinstlet. Targeted at hand-spinners.
• Gift Certificates Virtual gift certificates in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations delivered via email with unique codes within 48 hours. Targeted at gift buyers shopping for fiber artists.
• Wool Fibers (Undyed and Solid Dyed) Raw and processed wool in various forms including bumps, combed top, and carded sliver, including undyed natural fibers and solid dyed options in multiple colors and breeds. Targeted at hand-spinners and fiber artists.
• Merino Wool and Merino Blends Premium merino fiber in 18 and 23 micron counts including Superwash options, sold as solid dyed and undyed, in pure form and blended with bamboo, firestar, and tussah silk. Targeted at hand-spinners seeking premium fine wool.
• Luxury Fiber Blends Premium fiber blends combining luxury materials such as kid mohair, cashmere alternatives, mulberry silk, and tussah silk with fine wools. Targeted at hand-spinners seeking premium fiber combinations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heritage breeds supported including Black Welsh, Dorset Horn, Jacob, Lincoln, Shetland, Shropshire, Southdown, and Teeswater with 30% discount
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Livestock Conservancy - Shave Em to Save Em ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamaj Fiber Arts is an official fiber provider for the Livestock Conservancy Institute's Shave Em to Save Em program, launched in 2019 to help save endangered heritage sheep breeds. The program was extended indefinitely due to overwhelming response. Customers receive official passport stickers with purchases of heritage breed fibers, supporting conservation efforts for breeds at risk of extinction.
• ThinkificcoreTechnology or IntegrationCamaj School of Fiber Arts online learning platform is hosted on Thinkific, enabling delivery of video courses, comprehensive workshops, and downloadable educational content for fiber arts instruction.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform hosting the Camaj Fiber Arts storefront, providing online store capabilities, payment processing through Shopify Payments, and integrated marketing tools.
• Brother IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Brother drum carders and fiber processing equipment in the USA, offering products ranging from $275 to $15,800 including manual, standard, deluxe, and motorized models, plus triple fiber pickers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Paradise Fibers: Specialty fiber arts retailer selling spinning fibers, yarn, dyes, and equipment online. Directly comparable to Camaj in product breadth, target audience (hand spinners and fiber artists), and e-commerce-first operating model.
• The Woolery: Online retailer of spinning wheels, fiber, yarn, and weaving equipment serving hand spinners and fiber artists. Overlaps directly with Camaj's spinning-focused product line and prosumer/indie dyer customer base.
• Blue Moon Fiber Arts: Indie hand-dyed yarn and fiber producer with strong brand recognition in the hand-spinning community. Comparable to Camaj as a small founder-led specialty fiber brand selling curated and proprietary fiber products directly to hand spinners.
• Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarns & Fibers: Boutique hand-dyed yarn and fiber business with a loyal craft following. Comparable to Camaj in scale, direct-to-consumer model, and focus on curated, brand-driven fiber products for hand spinners.
• Three Waters Farm: Small fiber farm and online retailer selling breed-specific and blended spinning fibers. Directly comparable to Camaj's heritage breed wool offerings and farm-to-spinner sourcing model.
• Knitting Warehouse: Online craft supplies retailer offering yarn, fiber, needles, and accessories to knitters and fiber artists. Comparable to Camaj in product breadth and e-commerce-only distribution, though more yarn-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Knit Picks: Large-scale online yarn and craft supplies retailer with broad fiber, yarn, and tool assortment. Comparable to Camaj in product categories but operates at substantially larger scale with broader consumer reach beyond the spinning niche.
• WEBS (Yarn.com): One of the largest online yarn retailers in the US, offering yarn, fiber, and accessories. Comparable in product category but with much larger catalog, scale, and brand recognition than Camaj.
• LoveCrafts: Global online marketplace and retailer for yarn, fiber, patterns, and craft supplies with international distribution. Comparable in product category and e-commerce model but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope than Camaj.

Others

• Etsy: Global online marketplace for handmade and craft goods where Camaj already maintains an Etsy shop. Relevant as the dominant distribution channel for small fiber arts producers and a benchmark for consumer discovery of indie fiber brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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