Together, we are building a local fiber economy.

Amelia Freeman Lynde - Freeman's Creative

Kelly Wove It

Imagine a world where the clothes we wear are as local as the food we eat—grown, dyed, and crafted right here in North Carolina. That’s the vision behind Piedmont Fibershed. We’re weaving together farmers, artisans, and makers to build a regional textile system rooted in local fibers, natural dyes, and skilled local labor. By reconnecting people to the land through the fabrics they wear, we’re creating a future where textiles support our environment, our economy, and our community—one thread at a time.

Why a Fibershed?

We are creating a thriving fiber economy that supports our land, our workers, and our local businesses.

When we choose fiber grown in our own backyard, we nurture healthy farms, fair wages, vibrant small businesses, creative vision, and a lighter footprint.

We believe that clothing and textiles should tell a story of care, connection, and community.

Piedmont Fibershed is part of a bigger movement—a return to clothing and textiles made with integrity, rooted in place, and woven with care.

We invite everyone to be part of this story. Whether you’re wearing a hand-knit sweater, growing your own dye plants, or simply learning about where your clothes come from—you’re helping to stitch together a new future.

Join us. Let’s make something beautiful together.

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