2023 HVTP Summit

We're proud founding participants in the Hudson Valley Textile Project--a non-profit organization designed to support and further the agenda of local and domestic textile production in our region.

As a mill, we have an opportunity to connect with so many fiber people, and we know how valuable the sense of community we have is for the work we do. If you haven't found your fiber people yet (or if you have), bring yourself--and a friend--to our Annual Summit this Spring!

Keynote Speakers

Jeanne Carver, Shaniko Wool Company

"From the Ground Up"

Jeanne Carver, Imperial Stock Ranch, Maupin, OR, is at the forefront of an economic and rural revival, helping rebuild the importance of traditional skills, connections to the origins of food and fiber, and strengthening local, regional and domestic supply chain partners. Founder of Shaniko Ranches, the only RWS certified group in the US.

Fashion Designer Mimi Prober

"Utilizing Locally-Sourced and Sustainable Materials in the Fashion Industry"

Designer Mimi Prober’s aesthetic vision integrates the artistry of the past to establish a sustainable future. New York-based and a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she has received acclaim for her collection and philosophy, as well as her holistic and sustainable approach to design. Translating her personal and professional passions into pioneering sustainability in the industry through preservation and process within her signature collection.

In addition to our fantastic keynote speakers, there will be updates on both past, current and future HVTP initiatives, including a review of Farm to Fashion program opportunities, a refresher on Member Benefits & Services and upcoming events, and an update on the Clean Fleece NY scouring facility project.

Members can also participate in the Maker's Market. Battenkill Fibers will have a Maker's Market table set up and we're looking forward to talking to many of you about options for your fibers in 2023 and beyond!