Welcome to Montana Fibershed

Just as a watershed defines an area which serves as a catchment and drainage for a given landscape, funneling rainwater and flowing water to a common outlet, a fibershed is a geographically defined area in which fiber resources (wool, flax, hemp, cotton, etc.) are produced and then used by the people living within its boundaries.

The fibershed movement seeks to connect individuals and businesses to their local fiber resources, thus reducing energy expenditures associated with the transport and processing of fibers, while at the same time strengthening local communities through building connections, fiber economies, and sustainability within the textile system.

The Montana Fibershed encompasses all of the state of Montana and includes a diverse fiber base and a thriving community of weavers, spinners, processors, artisans, and businesses who benefit from our state’s locally-grown fiber. "A Fibershed is a geographical landscape that defines and gives boundaries to a natural textile resource base. Awareness of this bioregional designation engenders appreciation, connectivity, and sensitivity for the life-giving resources within our homelands." (from fibershed.org)