Local Cloth, Inc - Who We Are

We support and sustain the regional fiber and textile arts economy and professions in the Blue Ridge Mountains through collaboration, education and innovation.

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Who We Are

Local Cloth is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to growing the fiber supply chain in Western North Carolina and enhancing the lives of those who make their living in fiber industries. We support a thriving community consisting of farmers, fiber artists, suppliers, designers/sewists, educators, students, and small scale fiber mills.

Our project began when a small group of fiber enthusiasts envisioned a new way to grow the craft economy of the Western North Carolina region – using economic development strategies traditionally used in 3rd world countries. These two strategies – import substitution and adding value to local products – had been successful in growing a local food movement, and she decided to apply them to fiber.

Our Approach

To raise awareness and appreciation for local plant and animal fiber and fiber art products
To increase access to, and availability of, local textiles and fiber
To strengthen the economic viability of our local creative community and help reinvest in the textile industry
To advocate for new markets, programs and services to add value to local products and create jobs.